Out of Order CasanovavsSeiko 5KX

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Out of Order Casanova at true scale

Casanova

Seiko 5KX at true scale

5KX

Diameter

38mm

42.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

46mm

Thickness

12.2mm

lowest

13.4mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

41h

41h

MSRP

n/a

$350

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko 4R36

Case

2 specs
Diameter
38mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12.2mm
13.4mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Mother of Pearl
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova®
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko 4R36
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$350
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Reviews

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

Out of Order Casanova

Owners widely appreciate the Out of Order Casanova's unique "damaged in Italy" aesthetic and its blend with natural settings, though some find the design obnoxious or question the "Made in Italy" claim. The watch features a mother-of-pearl dial and a Seiko NH35 automatic movement, with one reviewer noting accuracy within ±8 seconds per day. Its 38mm case and 12.25mm thickness are described as comfortable for a range of wrists, though one owner found it heavier than expected. Price is a point of contention, with one commenter calling it a rip-off while a reviewer notes its attractive price point for an automatic diver. Overall, owners rate the Out of Order Casanova highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

Seiko 5KX

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5KX for its strong lume and value, with many reporting accuracy within +/-5 to 10 seconds per day, though some experience +/-1 second. The 42.5mm case is noted to wear smaller, and the watch offers a comfortable feel for many. Some owners are split on the bracelet quality, with opinions ranging from "cheaper side" with hollow links to "flimsy-feeling" jubilee. A few quality control issues have been reported, including a failed bezel clickspring and misaligned components. The Seiko 5KX is seen by some as a worthy successor to the original SKX, offering an upgraded movement with hacking and hand-winding capabilities, though others lament the loss of ISO certification and a screw-down crown. Overall, owners rate the Seiko 5KX highly for its excellent lume and value proposition, making it a popular choice for everyday wear.