Which is cheaper, the KUOE HOLBORN 90-003 or the Seiko Astron?

At MSRP the KUOE HOLBORN 90-003 is the cheaper of the two at $405, against $2,200 for the Seiko Astron — a $1,795 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the KUOE HOLBORN 90-003 or the Seiko Astron?

The Seiko Astron wears larger at 41.2mm versus 26mm for the KUOE HOLBORN 90-003 — a 15.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the KUOE HOLBORN 90-003 or the Seiko Astron?

The KUOE HOLBORN 90-003 is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko Astron.

What movement does the KUOE HOLBORN 90-003 run compared to the Seiko Astron?

Both watches run quartz movements — the KUOE HOLBORN 90-003 uses the Miyota 1L45 and the Seiko Astron uses the 3X62.

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KUOE HOLBORN 90-003

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MSRP $405

Seiko Astron

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MSRP $2,200

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HOLBORN 90-00326mm

Astron41.2mm

Power Reserve

HOLBORN 90-00340h

Astron40h

Water Resistance

HOLBORN 90-00350m

Astron100m

MSRP

HOLBORN 90-003$405

Astron$2,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

26mm

41.2mm

Thickness

8mm

12mm

Lug-to-Lug

33mm

48.5mm

Lug Width

12mm

14mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Titanium

Water Resistance

50m

100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Dome

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Super-clear coating

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 1L45

3X62

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$405

$2,200

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