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Hitori HabukavsSeiko 5 Sports SNXS series

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What people say

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Hitori Habuka

Owners widely praise the Hitori Habuka for its Grand Seiko-inspired dial and design, with one owner highlighting its bracelet as exceptional for the price. The watch features a mix of brushed and polished finishes, and owners appreciate the solid, screwed links contributing to a satisfying heft. However, the Hitori Habuka lacks lume on the dial and hands, and some find the dial design unconvincing compared to its high-end inspiration, with criticism also directed at the minute markers. Overall, owners rate the Hitori Habuka highly for its impressive bracelet and finishing efforts at an affordable price point.

From video reviewers

The dial's textured finish, resembling the Grand Seiko Snowflake, is a notable strength. Reviewers expressed a desire for higher water resistance, specifically 100m instead of the current 50m.

Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series for its attractive sunburst dials, vintage aesthetic, and excellent value, with many highlighting its comfortable wearability. Reviewers and owners consistently flag the stock bracelet as a significant weakness, often described as jangly, hair-pulling, and difficult to adjust, with a flimsy clasp. The Hardlex crystal is noted as being prone to scratching, and the caseback is described as thick, contributing to a bulky appearance. Accuracy with the movement is reported to be variable, ranging from +/- 1-2 seconds per day to +/- 20 seconds or more, and the movement itself lacks hacking and hand-winding. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series highly for its stunning dials and value, despite significant criticisms of its bracelet and movement limitations.

From video reviewers

The vintage-inspired design and compact case size are praised. The price increase over the previous generation is a point of contention.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Habuka39mm
5 Sports SNXS series37.4mm
Power Reserve
Habuka41h
5 Sports SNXS series41h
Water Resistance
Habuka100m
5 Sports SNXS series100m
MSRP
Habuka$438
5 Sports SNXS series$415

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
39mm
37.4mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.0mm
44.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Curved
Dial Color
Green
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH35
Seiko 4R36
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$438
$415
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