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Orient KannovsSeiko 5KX

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What people say

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Orient Kanno

Owners widely praise the Orient Kanno for its refined style and build quality, with one owner specifically preferring its design to another model for its elegance. The bezel color is also a noted positive. However, owners frequently complain about the bracelets, and the 44mm case with a 50mm lug-to-lug is considered large by some. On balance, owners rate the Orient Kanno highly for its refined style and build quality at its price point.

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

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kanno44mm
5KX42.5mm
Power Reserve
Kanno40h
5KX41h
Water Resistance
Kanno200m
5KX100m
MSRP
Kanno$320
5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
44mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12.9mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.5mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Hardlex
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
F6922
Seiko 4R36
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
22
24
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$320
$350
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