Mondaine Wall Clock, 25 cm,vsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series

Owners widely consider the Mondaine Wall Clock, 25 cm, an iconic design, though its price is frequently flagged as expensive. Some owners find the ticking second hand noisy, while others report it is dead silent. Accuracy varies, with one owner noting gains of 20-30 seconds per day, later improved to 2 seconds per day, and another finding it keeps time accurately. One owner regrets that the automatic version lacks a screw-down crown. Overall, owners rate the Mondaine Wall Clock, 25 cm, highly for its iconic design, despite its premium price point.

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series for its iconic dive watch design, robust build, and excellent value, with many appreciating its timeless styling and tool-like character. The movement, while basic, is noted as offering hacking and hand-winding capabilities, and accuracy varies, with many owners reporting +/-5 to 10 seconds per day despite the movement's potential for +/-40 seconds. Some owners find the original SKX models heavier and bulkier than newer iterations, while others critique the lack of a screw-down crown and ISO rating on the newer Seiko 5 Sports SKX series, deeming it less of a serious tool watch. Overall, owners rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series highly for its enduring design and value proposition as a robust, everyday watch.