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

Ref. admiral-3-hand-titanium-automatic-diver-watch-red-ceramic·MSRP $169
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ADMIRAL 3-Hand No-Date - 200M Waterproof Titanium Automatic Diver Watch

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 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
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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