Boderry ADMIRAL 3-Hand No-Date - 200M Waterproof Titanium Automatic Diver WatchvsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Boderry ADMIRAL 3-Hand No-Date - 200M Waterproof Titanium Automatic Diver Watch at true scale

ADMIRAL 3-Hand No-Date - 200M Waterproof Titanium Automatic Diver Watch

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series at true scale

5 Sports SKX series

Diameter

40mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

44.2mm

lowest

Thickness

13mm

12.1mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$169

lowest

$350

Movement

Seiko NH38

Seiko 4R36

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
44.2mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$169
$350
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Reviews

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Boderry ADMIRAL 3-Hand No-Date - 200M Waterproof Titanium Automatic Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Boderry ADMIRAL 3-Hand No-Date - 200M Waterproof Titanium Automatic Diver Watch for its lightweight titanium construction, which contributes to comfortable everyday and business-casual wearability. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the attractive dial and well-finished bracelet, with one owner noting the bracelet has no sharp edges and a pleasing shine, though it does rattle slightly. The watch features the reliable Seiko NH38 automatic movement and a 40mm case with 200m water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Boderry ADMIRAL 3-Hand No-Date - 200M Waterproof Titanium Automatic Diver Watch highly for its comfortable titanium build and attractive dial at its price point.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series is widely praised as an excellent value gateway watch, with owners and reviewers highlighting its solid build and powerful lume. The 22mm bracelet is noted for its comfort, and the watch offers numerous style options. Some owners find the original SKX models heavy and bulky, while others appreciate their ruggedness and iconic dive watch design. The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series offers an upgraded movement with hacking and hand-winding, and standard spring bars for easier strap changes. However, it lacks the screw-down crown and ISO certification of the original SKX, leading some to consider it less of a tool watch. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series highly for its value and modern features, despite some preferring the tool watch capabilities of its predecessor.

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