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Duckworth Prestex Bolton AutomaticvsSeiko 5KX

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Duckworth Prestex Bolton Automatic

Owners widely praise the Duckworth Prestex Bolton Automatic for its attractive salmon dial and blue hands combination, with one user calling it a "glorious timepiece." Some in the community appreciate the brand's interesting designs and perceived value. One commenter expressed a desire for the watches to be more expensive, referencing the Miyota movement. Overall, owners rate the Duckworth Prestex Bolton Automatic highly for its striking dial and perceived value at the price point.

Seiko 5KX

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series for its strong lume and comfortable wearability, with many noting its compact feel due to a short lug-to-lug length. The NH36 movement's accuracy varies, with typical performance between +/-5 to 10 seconds per day, though some report better. A lack of screw-down crown and ISO certification are noted drawbacks for its water resistance. Some owners find the bracelet to be of cheaper construction with hollow links, and a few have reported quality control issues. The consensus is that the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series offers good value for its price, appealing to those who appreciate its tool-like nature and iconic lineage.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bolton Automatic39mm
5KX42.5mm
Power Reserve
Bolton Automatic
5KX41h
Water Resistance
Bolton Automatic200m
5KX100m
MSRP
Bolton Automatic$776
5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39mm
42.5mm
Thickness
11mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82S5
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$776
$350
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