Casio MTP-B145D-7BVvsSeiko King Seiko Chronometer

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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.

Casio MTP-B145D-7BV at true scale

MTP-B145D-7BV

Seiko King Seiko Chronometer at true scale

King Seiko Chronometer

Diameter

35mm

36mm

Thickness

7.4mm

n/a

Water Resistance

50m

n/a

Movement

Quartz

5626A

Case

4 specs
Diameter
35mm
36mm
Thickness
7.4mm
n/a
Finish
Stainless steel
Polished
Water Resistance
50m
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Dial Color
White
Grey
Texture
n/a
Linen
Indices
n/a
Applied
Lume
None
No

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
n/a
5626A
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
n/a
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Casio MTP-B145D-7BV

Owners widely praise the Casio MTP-B145D-7BV for its attractive appearance and value, with one owner calling it a favorite Casio and another highly suggesting its pink dial variant. The watch is described as sleek, light, and well-proportioned, featuring an understated look with simple case and bracelet integration. Some owners find its design draws comparisons to the Tissot PRX, and one owner believes its pink dial is less saturated than a competitor's. Opinions are mixed on the dial's indices, with one owner preferring markers over numerals on the white dial. Overall, owners rate the Casio MTP-B145D-7BV highly for its appearance and value, with many finding it looks amazing and is a great first non-smartwatch purchase.

Seiko King Seiko Chronometer

Seiko King Seiko Chronometer 5626-7170 owners praise its rare grey and "Superior Chronometer" dials for their depth and sunburst finishing, which are best appreciated in person. The 36mm case is noted to wear slightly larger due to its lugs. The 5626 movement is recognized as a higher-grade chronometer-adjusted caliber than the 5606, keeping accurate time. A known issue with the 5626 movement is the quick-set date function's susceptibility to failure due to a plastic part, with no replacement part developments reported. On balance, owners value the Seiko King Seiko Chronometer 5626-7170 for its distinctive dial finishing and chronometer-grade movement, despite the potential date function issue.