FOLIOT Watches StratonautvsSeiko Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
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Measurements
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Stratonaut
Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Diameter
41mm
42.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
lowest
Thickness
12.5mm
lowest
13.6mm
Water Resistance
200m
highest
100m
Power Reserve
50h
highest
41h
MSRP
n/a
$495
Movement
ETA 2893-2
Seiko 4R34
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The value at the $1500 price point, including additional straps, tools, and a leather case, is a strength. No shared weaknesses were identified. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.
Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series for its iconic, tough, and rugged dive watch design, timeless styling, and tool-like nature, with many finding its build quality and finishing superior to alternatives. The comfortable jubilee bracelet is frequently cited as a positive wearability feature. Accuracy with the 4R34 movement is a "luck of the draw," with specs allowing +/-40 seconds per day, though many owners report +/-5 to 10 seconds. Some owners experienced issues like scratched crystals, failed springbars, or misaligned bezels and hands. The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series is seen as a decent watch, readily available under £200, but not a serious tool watch like its predecessor due to lacking a screw-down crown, bezel pip, and ISO rating. Overall, owners rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series highly for its iconic design and value, despite some lacking modern features.
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