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Ferro AGL 2 AutomaticvsSeiko 5KX

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AGL 2 Automatic
FerroAGL 2 Automatic
MSRP $695
5KX
Seiko5KX
MSRP $350
What people say

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Ferro AGL 2 Automatic

Owners widely praise the Ferro AGL 2 Automatic for its well-executed microbrand design, featuring a color-matched big date complication at 12 o'clock and sandwiched indices with superluminova. The watch is noted for its 42mm brushed stainless steel case, 11mm thickness, double-domed sapphire crystal, and a grippy onion crown with a smooth locking mechanism. It offers 100m water resistance and comes with an Italian leather strap, all powered by a Swiss Ronda 5040B quartz chronograph movement. On balance, owners rate the Ferro AGL 2 Automatic highly for its impressive feature set and finishing at the $200 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

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AGL 2 Automatic42mm
5KX42.5mm
Power Reserve
AGL 2 Automatic40h
5KX41h
Water Resistance
AGL 2 Automatic50m
5KX100m
MSRP
AGL 2 Automatic$695
5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
11mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Hardlex
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$350
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