Which is cheaper, the Mazzucato Rim Sub or the Seiko 5KX?

At MSRP the Seiko 5KX is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $600 for the Mazzucato Rim Sub — a $250 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Mazzucato Rim Sub or the Seiko 5KX?

The Seiko 5KX wears larger at 42.5mm versus 42mm for the Mazzucato Rim Sub — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Mazzucato Rim Sub or the Seiko 5KX?

The Mazzucato Rim Sub is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko 5KX.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Mazzucato Rim Sub or the Seiko 5KX?

The Mazzucato Rim Sub carries a 42-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Seiko 5KX.

What movement does the Mazzucato Rim Sub run compared to the Seiko 5KX?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Mazzucato Rim Sub uses the Seiko NH70 and the Seiko 5KX uses the 4R36.

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Mazzucato Rim SubvsSeiko 5KX

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Mazzucato Rim Sub

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MSRP $600

Seiko 5KX

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MSRP $350

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Rim Sub42mm

5KX42.5mm

Power Reserve

Rim Sub42h

5KX41h

Water Resistance

Rim Sub100m

5KX100m

MSRP

Rim Sub$600

5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Hardlex

Dial Color

Orange

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH70

4R36

Power Reserve

42h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$600

$350

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