Lilienthal Berlin Zeitgeist Automatik – All SilvervsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series

Owners widely praise the Lilienthal Berlin Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver for its minimalist, sophisticated Bauhaus design, which is versatile enough for both casual and dress wear. The Sellita SW200 movement is noted for its accuracy, with one owner reporting under 2 seconds per day over 12 days. The watch's simplicity is a recurring highlight, with owners finding it a great, well-made piece that holds up well. One owner felt a different variant should be priced lower, but still considered it acceptable. Overall, owners rate the Lilienthal Berlin Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver highly for its elegant, minimalist aesthetic and reliable performance.

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.