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Lilienthal Berlin Zeitgeist Automatik – Silver BordeauxvsSeiko 5KX

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Lilienthal Berlin Zeitgeist Automatik – Silver Bordeaux

Lilienthal Berlin Zeitgeist Automatik – Silver Bordeaux owners praise its modern, minimalist design and sophisticated Bauhaus dial, finding it well-made and suitable for various occasions. The Sellita SW200 automatic movement is visible through the case back, and one owner reports an average deviation of less than 2 seconds per day over 12 days. Some owners feel the pricing is appropriate, while one commenter suggested a sibling model should be priced lower. Overall, owners rate the Lilienthal Berlin Zeitgeist Automatik – Silver Bordeaux highly for its appealing minimalist design and solid build quality.

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

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Zeitgeist Automatik – Silver Bordeaux42.5mm
5KX42.5mm
Power Reserve
Zeitgeist Automatik – Silver Bordeaux40h
5KX41h
Water Resistance
Zeitgeist Automatik – Silver Bordeaux50m
5KX100m
MSRP
Zeitgeist Automatik – Silver Bordeaux$539
5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
12mm
13.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
4R36
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$539
$350
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