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Orient Star Modern SkeletonvsSeiko 5KX

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Orient Star Modern Skeleton

The Orient Star Modern Skeleton's 70-hour power reserve and silicon escape wheel are highlighted as key strengths. No shared weaknesses were identified across the reviews.

Seiko 5KX

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series for its strong lume and comfortable wearability, with many noting its compact feel due to a short lug-to-lug length. The NH36 movement's accuracy varies, with typical performance between +/-5 to 10 seconds per day, though some report better. A lack of screw-down crown and ISO certification are noted drawbacks for its water resistance. Some owners find the bracelet to be of cheaper construction with hollow links, and a few have reported quality control issues. The consensus is that the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series offers good value for its price, appealing to those who appreciate its tool-like nature and iconic lineage.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Modern Skeleton41mm
5KX42.5mm
Power Reserve
Modern Skeleton50h
5KX41h
Water Resistance
Modern Skeleton100m
5KX100m
MSRP
Modern Skeleton$600
5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Mechanical
Diver
Diameter
41mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Finish

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
White
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Orient F6F44
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
50h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$350
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