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DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving WatchvsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

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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 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition is praised for its faithful homage to the iconic SKX design, with owners appreciating its aesthetics. Some find the specifications are considered inferior to alternatives, and one enthusiast suggests removing "AUTOMATIC" from the dial. Accuracy figures reported by owners range from -5 to -8 seconds per day. Overall, owners view the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition positively for its iconic design and value as a homage piece.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch39mm
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition42.5mm
Power Reserve
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch38h
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch200m
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition100m
MSRP
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch$899
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition$375

Full specifications

Case

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

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$375
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