Which is cheaper, the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 or the Seiko 5KX?

At MSRP the Seiko 5KX is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $398 for the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 — a $48 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 or the Seiko 5KX?

The Seiko 5KX wears larger at 42.5mm versus 42mm for the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 or the Seiko 5KX?

The Minus-8 Layer 2.0 is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko 5KX.

What movement does the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 run compared to the Seiko 5KX?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 uses the Seiko NH35 and the Seiko 5KX uses the Seiko 4R36.

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Minus-8 Layer 2.0vsSeiko 5KX

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Minus-8 Layer 2.0

layer-2-0

MSRP $398

See the full Layer 2.0

MSRP $350

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Layer 2.042mm

5KX42.5mm

Power Reserve

Layer 2.0—

5KX41h

Water Resistance

Layer 2.0100m

5KX100m

MSRP

Layer 2.0$398

5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Seiko 4R36

Power Reserve

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$398

$350

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