Which is cheaper, the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary or the Seiko 5KX?

At MSRP the Seiko 5KX is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $449 for the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary — a $99 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary or the Seiko 5KX?

The Seiko 5KX wears larger at 42.5mm versus 40mm for the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary or the Seiko 5KX?

The Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko 5KX.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary or the Seiko 5KX?

The Seiko 5KX carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary.

What movement does the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary run compared to the Seiko 5KX?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary uses the Seiko NH35A and the Seiko 5KX uses the 4R36.

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Boldr Merlion 50th AnniversaryvsSeiko 5KX

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Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary

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MSRP $449

Seiko 5KX

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MSRP $350

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Merlion 50th Anniversary40mm

5KX42.5mm

Power Reserve

Merlion 50th Anniversary40h

5KX41h

Water Resistance

Merlion 50th Anniversary200m

5KX100m

MSRP

Merlion 50th Anniversary$449

5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Merlion 50th Anniversary

Black

Lume

Super-LumiNova

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35A

4R36

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$449

$350

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