Which is cheaper, the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009) or the Seiko 5KX?

At MSRP the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009) is the cheaper of the two at $225, against $350 for the Seiko 5KX — a $125 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009) or the Seiko 5KX?

The Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009) wears larger at 44mm versus 42.5mm for the Seiko 5KX — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009) or the Seiko 5KX?

The Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009) is rated to 2000m versus 10m for the Seiko 5KX.

What movement does the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009) run compared to the Seiko 5KX?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009) uses the Seiko NH35 and the Seiko 5KX uses the Seiko 4R36.

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Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)vsSeiko 5KX

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Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)

6009

MSRP $225

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MSRP $350

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sub Diver 44mm (6009)44mm

5KX42.5mm

Power Reserve

Sub Diver 44mm (6009)—

5KX41h

Water Resistance

Sub Diver 44mm (6009)2,000m

5KX100m

MSRP

Sub Diver 44mm (6009)$225

5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

44mm

42.5mm

Thickness

17.1mm

13.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.8mm

46mm

Lug Width

—

22mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Finish

316L stainless steel

—

Water Resistance

2000m

100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

—

Hardlex

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Seiko 4R36

Power Reserve

41h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$225

$350

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