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Maen Manhattan 37 IFL EditionvsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series

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Manhattan 37 IFL Edition
MaenManhattan 37 IFL Edition
MSRP $1,199
5 Sports SKX series
Seiko5 Sports SKX series
MSRP $315

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Manhattan 37 IFL Edition37mm
5 Sports SKX series28mm
Power Reserve
Manhattan 37 IFL Edition40h
5 Sports SKX series40h
Water Resistance
Manhattan 37 IFL Edition100m
5 Sports SKX series100m
MSRP
Manhattan 37 IFL Edition$1,199
5 Sports SKX series$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
37mm
28mm
Thickness
9.3mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
33.1mm
Lug Width
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
IFL.01
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
2R06
Jewels
25
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,199
$315

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What people say

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Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition

Maen Manhattan is praised for its value at $1,499, featuring a slim 9.3mm case, 100m water resistance, and a comfortable integrated bracelet. Owners highlight its simple design and automatic movement.

From video reviewers

The hand-painted dial is a standout feature. The lume brightness is not particularly bright. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition at the $1,499 price point.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series for its iconic dive watch design, robust build, and excellent value, with many appreciating its timeless styling and tool-like character. The movement, while basic, is noted as offering hacking and hand-winding capabilities, and accuracy varies, with many owners reporting +/-5 to 10 seconds per day despite the movement's potential for +/-40 seconds. Some owners find the original SKX models heavier and bulkier than newer iterations, while others critique the lack of a screw-down crown and ISO rating on the newer Seiko 5 Sports SKX series, deeming it less of a serious tool watch. Overall, owners rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series highly for its enduring design and value proposition as a robust, everyday watch.

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