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Nivada Grenchen DepthmastervsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition

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Nivada Grenchen Depthmaster

Owners widely report terrific build quality and a feel similar to the 1960s original, with some appreciating its reasonable lug-to-lug and better-than-expected appearance in person. The compact 39mm case is praised for its wearability, especially on smaller wrists, and offers impressive 1,000m water resistance. However, the Soprod P024 movement's 38-hour power reserve is a point of criticism, as is a bezel that can be difficult to grip and weak lume. Some owners find the watch wears on the smaller side, and the date complication is seen by one owner as detracting from the design. The "Pacman" variant is noted as polarizing, with one owner questioning their purchase, while the "Ghost Purple" variant's 30 and 45 numerals are described as having a rushed aesthetic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen Depthmaster highly for its faithful reissue, impressive water resistance, and comfortable wearability at a competitive price.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition is praised for its bold, sporty design, featuring a vibrant yellow sunray dial and a unique acrylic bezel insert that evokes hot-rodding culture. Owners note the surprisingly wearable yellow color and the distinctive Mooneyes branding that stands out in person. The 42.5mm case is complemented by a short 46mm lug-to-lug distance, allowing for comfortable wear on smaller wrists. It is powered by the 4R36 automatic movement, offering a 41-hour power reserve, and comes with both a steel bracelet and a striped nylon strap. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition for its fun, retro aesthetic and comfortable wearability at an affordable price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Depthmaster39mm
5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition42.5mm
Power Reserve
Depthmaster38h
5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition41h
Water Resistance
Depthmaster1,000m
5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition100m
MSRP
Depthmaster$1,050
5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition$420

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
39mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
1000m
100m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Curved
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
0
24
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$420
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