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What people say

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Roebuck Watch Company Diviso

Owners widely praise the Roebuck Watch Company Diviso for its unique corrugated dial, inspired by roofing textures and catching light beautifully, and its dual-crown design that mimics a compressor-style watch for rotating an inner bezel. The watch is noted for its racing-inspired color schemes, such as Gulf Racing blue and orange, and a rally strap. One owner finds the watch reminiscent of an old UK car tax disc. The Roebuck Diviso features an automatic movement, sapphire crystal, and a durable build. Overall, owners rate the Roebuck Watch Company Diviso highly for its distinctive dial and fun, colorful design at the price.

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
Diviso42mm
DressKX40mm
Power Reserve
Diviso42h
DressKX41h
Water Resistance
Diviso100m
DressKX100m
MSRP
Diviso$500
DressKX$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11.9mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.7mm
44.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Orange/Blue
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$500
$315
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