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DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving WatchvsSeiko 5KX

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Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch
DuFrane WatchesTravis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch
MSRP $899
5KX
Seiko5KX
MSRP $350
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DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch

Owners widely praise the DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch for its comfortable 39mm wearability and attractive dial features, with many appreciating the included strap options. The watch's lume is noted as surprisingly bright, and its suitability for water activities is confirmed. However, some owners find the bezel difficult to turn and question its functionality as a true dive watch bezel due to its thinness, while others are deterred by the brand name. On balance, owners rate the DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive dial features, with many appreciating the included strap options.

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
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch39mm
5KX42.5mm
Power Reserve
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch38h
5KX41h
Water Resistance
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch200m
5KX100m
MSRP
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch$899
5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
4R36
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$350
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