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Orient Star Modern SkeletonvsSeiko DressKX

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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 DressKX

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series is widely praised as a gateway mechanical watch offering exceptional value and iconic status, with owners appreciating its ruggedness, tool-like authenticity, and moddability. Many owners report the 4R36/NH36 movement achieves accuracy of +/-5 to 10 seconds per day, far exceeding its stated specifications, and the stock Jubilee bracelet is noted as surprisingly comfortable. Some owners find the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series bulky and less aesthetically pleasing than newer models, with others noting its specifications lag behind contemporary watches. The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series is considered a decent watch, especially when found under £200, but it's not the serious tool watch the original SKX was, lacking a screw-down crown, bezel pip, and ISO rating. Overall, owners rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series highly for its iconic dive watch lineage and excellent value at the price point.

From video reviewers

The clean dial and versatile dressy look are praised. The overall thickness and handset are points of contention.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Modern Skeleton41mm
DressKX40mm
Power Reserve
Modern Skeleton50h
DressKX41h
Water Resistance
Modern Skeleton100m
DressKX100m
MSRP
Modern Skeleton$600
DressKX$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Mechanical
Sport
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
44.6mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
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
F6F44
4R36
Power Reserve
50h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$315
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