Invicta Jason Taylor 38050vsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Invicta Jason Taylor 38050 at true scale

Jason Taylor 38050

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series at true scale

5 Sports SKX series

Diameter

38mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

44.2mm

Thickness

n/a

12.1mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

n/a

$350

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko 4R36

Case

4 specs
Thickness
n/a
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
44.2mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$350
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Invicta Jason Taylor 38050

Owners widely praise the Invicta Jason Taylor 38050 for its reliable Seiko NH35 automatic movement and appealing design. Some community members note the luminous material has a "less than subtle green tint" and the brand faces criticism for homage designs and prominent branding. Overall, owners rate the Invicta Jason Taylor 38050 well for its reliable movement and design, despite some brand-related criticisms.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series is widely praised as an excellent value gateway watch, with owners and reviewers highlighting its solid build and powerful lume. The 22mm bracelet is noted for its comfort, and the watch offers numerous style options. Some owners find the original SKX models heavy and bulky, while others appreciate their ruggedness and iconic dive watch design. The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series offers an upgraded movement with hacking and hand-winding, and standard spring bars for easier strap changes. However, it lacks the screw-down crown and ISO certification of the original SKX, leading some to consider it less of a tool watch. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series highly for its value and modern features, despite some preferring the tool watch capabilities of its predecessor.