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Duxot TortugavsSeiko 5KX

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Tortuga
DuxotTortuga
MSRP $169
5KX
Seiko5KX
MSRP $350
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Duxot Tortuga

Owners widely consider the Duxot Tortuga a cool-looking, unique watch with trustworthy water resistance. Some owners find the bezel visually appealing, though one notes it feels cheaper than that on a Bulova Surveyor. The Duxot Tortuga is considered by some to be slightly overpriced, with movements appearing to be off-the-shelf Japanese calibers. On balance, owners view the Duxot Tortuga positively for its unique design and reliable water resistance, despite some feeling it is overpriced.

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

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tortuga45mm
5KX42.5mm
Power Reserve
Tortuga42h
5KX41h
Water Resistance
Tortuga200m
5KX100m
MSRP
Tortuga$169
5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
45mm
42.5mm
Thickness
14mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
46mm
Finish
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
4R36
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
0
24
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$169
$350
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