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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 is praised for its modern, minimalist, and sophisticated Bauhaus design, with owners finding it versatile for casual wear and suits. The build quality is noted as good, and the dial is considered very appealing. Accuracy is reported at less than 2 seconds per day, and the Sellita SW200 movement is visible through an exhibition caseback. One owner felt a black variant should be priced lower. Overall, owners rate the Lilienthal Berlin Zeitgeist Automatik – Silver Bordeaux highly for its appealing design and good 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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