Which is cheaper, the Helgray GMT (Refurbished) or the Seiko 5KX?

At MSRP the Helgray GMT (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $150, against $350 for the Seiko 5KX — a $200 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray GMT (Refurbished) or the Seiko 5KX?

The Seiko 5KX wears larger at 42.5mm versus 42mm for the Helgray GMT (Refurbished) — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray GMT (Refurbished) or the Seiko 5KX?

The Helgray GMT (Refurbished) is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko 5KX.

What movement does the Helgray GMT (Refurbished) run compared to the Seiko 5KX?

The Helgray GMT (Refurbished) runs a quartz caliber (Ronda 515.24H), while the Seiko 5KX runs a automatic (Seiko 4R36).

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Helgray GMT (Refurbished)vsSeiko 5KX

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MSRP $150

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MSRP $350

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

GMT (Refurbished)42mm

5KX42.5mm

Power Reserve

GMT (Refurbished)—

5KX41h

Water Resistance

GMT (Refurbished)50m

5KX100m

MSRP

GMT (Refurbished)$150

5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Ronda 515.24H

Seiko 4R36

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$150

$350

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