Which is cheaper, the Minus-8 Field 1S or the Seiko 5KX?

At MSRP the Minus-8 Field 1S is the cheaper of the two at $208, against $350 for the Seiko 5KX — a $142 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Minus-8 Field 1S or the Seiko 5KX?

The Seiko 5KX wears larger at 42.5mm versus 39mm for the Minus-8 Field 1S — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Minus-8 Field 1S or the Seiko 5KX?

The Minus-8 Field 1S is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko 5KX.

What movement does the Minus-8 Field 1S run compared to the Seiko 5KX?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Minus-8 Field 1S uses the Seiko NH35 and the Seiko 5KX uses the Seiko 4R36.

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Minus-8 Field 1SvsSeiko 5KX

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Minus-8 Field 1S

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MSRP $208

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MSRP $350

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Field 1S39mm

5KX42.5mm

Power Reserve

Field 1S41h

5KX41h

Water Resistance

Field 1S200m

5KX100m

MSRP

Field 1S$208

5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Seiko 4R36

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$208

$350

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