Lilienthal Berlin Huxley – Blue OrangevsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series

Lilienthal Berlin Huxley – Blue Orange owners are drawn to its blue and orange sunburst dial, with some making an exception for the quartz movement. At $146 during a sale, the watch offers good finishing and a blue leather strap, representing acceptable value. Owners are split on the dial's color saturation compared to official images, with some suggesting lighting conditions may be the cause. Overall, owners rate the Lilienthal Berlin Huxley – Blue Orange highly for its appealing dial design and good finishing at the sale price.

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series is widely praised for its value, robust build, and powerful lume, with owners appreciating its comfortable bracelets and improved movement featuring hacking and hand-winding. Some owners find the original SKX models heavy and bulky, while others praise their ruggedness and iconic dive watch design. Reviewers note the 38mm models offer great value at around €350 and are exemplary gateway watches, though their 100m water resistance without a screw-down crown makes them unsuitable for diving. The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series is seen as a decent watch, especially under £200, but lacks the tool watch capabilities of the original SKX, missing a screw-down crown, bezel pip, and ISO rating. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series well for its blend of value, improved movement, and tool-watch aesthetic, despite some missing dive certifications.