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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 PilotvsSeiko 5 Sports SNXS series

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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot for its great size, comfortable bracelet, phenomenal timekeeping, simple design, and great craftsmanship. One owner notes the finishing is sharp. Some users wish for a smaller size, and one owner points out the quick-release spring bars can dig in while the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot highly for its great size and phenomenal timekeeping.

Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series for its attractive sunburst dials, vintage aesthetic, and excellent value, with many highlighting its comfortable wearability. Reviewers and owners consistently flag the stock bracelet as a significant weakness, often described as jangly, hair-pulling, and difficult to adjust, with a flimsy clasp. The Hardlex crystal is noted as being prone to scratching, and the caseback is described as thick, contributing to a bulky appearance. Accuracy with the movement is reported to be variable, ranging from +/- 1-2 seconds per day to +/- 20 seconds or more, and the movement itself lacks hacking and hand-winding. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series highly for its stunning dials and value, despite significant criticisms of its bracelet and movement limitations.

From video reviewers

The vintage-inspired design and compact case size are praised. The price increase over the previous generation is a point of contention.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
P-40 A-11 Pilot38mm
5 Sports SNXS series37.4mm
Power Reserve
P-40 A-11 Pilot65h
5 Sports SNXS series41h
Water Resistance
P-40 A-11 Pilot100m
5 Sports SNXS series100m
MSRP
P-40 A-11 Pilot$695
5 Sports SNXS series$415

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Sport
Diameter
38mm
37.4mm
Thickness
10.8mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
44.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Caseback
Screw Down with Sapphire Display

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Domed
Curved
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Brown
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko 4R36
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
65h
41h
Jewels
26
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$415
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