Which is cheaper, the Maughan Jones Apex or the Seiko Diamond Collection?

At MSRP the Maughan Jones Apex is the cheaper of the two at $141, against $475 for the Seiko Diamond Collection — a $334 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Maughan Jones Apex or the Seiko Diamond Collection?

The Maughan Jones Apex wears larger at 41mm versus 27mm for the Seiko Diamond Collection — a 14mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Maughan Jones Apex or the Seiko Diamond Collection?

The Maughan Jones Apex is rated to 50m versus 5m for the Seiko Diamond Collection.

What movement does the Maughan Jones Apex run compared to the Seiko Diamond Collection?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Maughan Jones Apex uses the Seiko VD53 and the Seiko Diamond Collection uses the V137.

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Maughan Jones Apex

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MSRP $141

Seiko Diamond Collection

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MSRP $475

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Apex41mm

Diamond Collection27mm

Power Reserve

Apex—

Diamond Collection40h

Water Resistance

Apex50m

Diamond Collection50m

MSRP

Apex$141

Diamond Collection$475

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

Purple

Black

Lume

luminous

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko VD53

V137

Power Reserve

—

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$475

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