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Lilienthal Berlin Zeitgeist Automatik – All SilvervsSeiko 5KX

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Lilienthal Berlin Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver

The Lilienthal Berlin Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver wins consistent praise from owners for its clean, Bauhaus-inspired minimalist design and versatility across casual and business-casual settings. The Sellita SW200-1 movement delivers excellent accuracy, running under 2 seconds per day, and owners single out the refined finishing, solid build quality, and pleasant leather strap feel. The watch has earned multiple design awards for its simplistic, sophisticated dial. The 42.5mm case and sapphire crystal (front and back) round out a well-executed package that owners describe as great value for a modern dress-sport watch. Overall, the Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver is rated highly by owners for its timeless Bauhaus design language and finishing quality at its price point.

Seiko 5KX

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series for its strong lume and comfortable wearability, with many noting its compact feel due to a short lug-to-lug length. The NH36 movement's accuracy varies, with typical performance between +/-5 to 10 seconds per day, though some report better. A lack of screw-down crown and ISO certification are noted drawbacks for its water resistance. Some owners find the bracelet to be of cheaper construction with hollow links, and a few have reported quality control issues. The consensus is that the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series offers good value for its price, appealing to those who appreciate its tool-like nature and iconic lineage.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver42.5mm
5KX42.5mm
Power Reserve
Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver
5KX41h
Water Resistance
Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver50m
5KX100m
MSRP
Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver$539
5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
0mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$539
$350
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