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Maen Hudson 38 MK5vsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series Pink Panther Limited Edition

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Hudson 38 MK5
MaenHudson 38 MK5
MSRP $719

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hudson 38 MK538mm
5 Sports SKX series Pink Panther Limited Edition38mm
Power Reserve
Hudson 38 MK540h
5 Sports SKX series Pink Panther Limited Edition41h
Water Resistance
Hudson 38 MK5300m
5 Sports SKX series Pink Panther Limited Edition100m
MSRP
Hudson 38 MK5$719
5 Sports SKX series Pink Panther Limited Edition$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Thickness
11mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.2mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
M1.1.5
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R36
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$719
$450

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What people say

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Maen Hudson 38 MK5

The Maen Hudson 38 MK5 is praised for its wearable 38mm case, comfortable bracelet with micro-adjust, and 300m water resistance. Reviewers note improved finishing and a new sandblasted dial on the redesigned case, powered by the La Joux-Perret G100 movement offering a 68-hour power reserve. However, the lume is not very bright despite using X1 Super-LumiNova, and the brushing on the lugs clashes with the endlinks. Some find its overall presence too modest, lacking distinguishing character. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Maen Hudson 38 MK5 for its competent build quality and comfortable wearability at its price point, though some desire more visual flair.

From video reviewers

The Maen M1.1.5 features a compact wear profile with a well-articulated bracelet and smooth finishing against the skin. The watch's use of the ETA2824 movement provides reliable accuracy. A potential drawback is the watch's bezel action, described as 'not the smoothest'.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Pink Panther Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Pink Panther Limited Edition for its "incredibly popping pink dial" and playful design, with some finding the 38mm case size perfect for smaller wrists. However, multiple owners note the bezel is too stiff to turn, and some find the bold pink color difficult to pair with clothing or dislike the paw prints on the dial. This limited edition of 9,999 pieces features a matte textured dial and a pink NATO strap, powered by the 4R36 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers are enthusiastic about the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Pink Panther Limited Edition's unique aesthetic and wearability, despite reservations about the bezel action.

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