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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 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

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Diviso42mm
5 Sports SNXS series37.4mm
Power Reserve
Diviso42h
5 Sports SNXS series41h
Water Resistance
Diviso100m
5 Sports SNXS series100m
MSRP
Diviso$500
5 Sports SNXS series$415

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
42mm
37.4mm
Thickness
11.9mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.7mm
44.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Curved
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
$415
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