Which is cheaper, the Makydo Deep Black Lite 42 or the Seiko 5KX?

At MSRP the Makydo Deep Black Lite 42 is the cheaper of the two at $295, against $350 for the Seiko 5KX — a $55 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Makydo Deep Black Lite 42 or the Seiko 5KX?

The Seiko 5KX wears larger at 42.5mm versus 42mm for the Makydo Deep Black Lite 42 — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Makydo Deep Black Lite 42 or the Seiko 5KX?

The Makydo Deep Black Lite 42 is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko 5KX.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Makydo Deep Black Lite 42 or the Seiko 5KX?

The Seiko 5KX carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Makydo Deep Black Lite 42.

What movement does the Makydo Deep Black Lite 42 run compared to the Seiko 5KX?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Makydo Deep Black Lite 42 uses the Seiko NH35 and the Seiko 5KX uses the 4R36.

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Makydo Deep Black Lite 42vsSeiko 5KX

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Makydo Deep Black Lite 42

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MSRP $295

Seiko 5KX

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MSRP $350

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Deep Black Lite 4242mm

5KX42.5mm

Power Reserve

Deep Black Lite 4240h

5KX41h

Water Resistance

Deep Black Lite 42200m

5KX100m

MSRP

Deep Black Lite 42$295

5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

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Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

4R36

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$295

$350

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