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RZE Resolute 36vsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series

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Resolute 36
RZEResolute 36
MSRP $689
5 Sports SKX series
Seiko5 Sports SKX series
MSRP $315

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Resolute 3636mm
5 Sports SKX series28mm
Power Reserve
Resolute 3640h
5 Sports SKX series40h
Water Resistance
Resolute 36200m
5 Sports SKX series100m
MSRP
Resolute 36$689
5 Sports SKX series$315

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Sport
Diameter
36mm
28mm
Thickness
9.5mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.3mm
33.1mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
2R06
Jewels
25
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$689
$315

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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RZE Resolute 36

Owners and reviewers widely praise the RZE Resolute 36 for its lightweight titanium construction, refined dial details, and comfortable 36mm wearability, noting its thin 9.5mm profile and UltraHex coating for durability. The dial design is described as legible with sharp hands and indices, though some find it walks a line between retro and modern. Accuracy figures vary, with one source reporting +4 seconds per day from its Miyota 9039 movement. One owner considered the RZE Resolute 36 expensive for its specs. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Resolute 36 highly for its comfortable titanium build and refined tool-watch design.

From video reviewers

The titanium construction and comfortable wear are noted strengths. The similarity to other popular designs is cited as a potential drawback. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on value.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series for its iconic dive watch design, robust build, and excellent value, with many appreciating its timeless styling and tool-like character. The movement, while basic, is noted as offering hacking and hand-winding capabilities, and accuracy varies, with many owners reporting +/-5 to 10 seconds per day despite the movement's potential for +/-40 seconds. Some owners find the original SKX models heavier and bulkier than newer iterations, while others critique the lack of a screw-down crown and ISO rating on the newer Seiko 5 Sports SKX series, deeming it less of a serious tool watch. Overall, owners rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series highly for its enduring design and value proposition as a robust, everyday watch.

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