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Magrette Moana Pacific Waterman GMTvsSeiko 5KX

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Moana Pacific Waterman GMT
MagretteMoana Pacific Waterman GMT
5KX
Seiko5KX
MSRP $350

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Moana Pacific Waterman GMT42mm
5KX42.5mm
Power Reserve
Moana Pacific Waterman GMT
5KX41h
Water Resistance
Moana Pacific Waterman GMT500m
5KX100m
MSRP
Moana Pacific Waterman GMT
5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
14.5mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.7mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
500m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Black
Lume
SuperLuminova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA Caliber 2893-2
4R36
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350

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What people say

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Magrette Moana Pacific Waterman GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Magrette Moana Pacific Waterman GMT for its attractive, retro-inspired design and excellent value. The 42mm case size is noted as appealing for those who find larger watches uncomfortable. Some find the second hand style visually perplexing, and one owner dislikes the unidirectional bezel. Accuracy figures range from -5s/d. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Magrette Moana Pacific Waterman GMT highly for its attractive design and value proposition.

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.

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