Which is cheaper, the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model or the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap) is the cheaper of the two at $223, against $430 for the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model — a $207 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model or the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)?

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model wears larger at 42.5mm versus 38mm for the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap) — a 4.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model or the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)?

The Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap) is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model.

What movement does the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model run compared to the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model uses the 4R36 and the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap) uses the Seiko NH35.

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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive modelvsSheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)

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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model

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MSRP $430

Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)

MSRP $223

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12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model42.5mm

1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)38mm

Power Reserve

5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model41h

1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)—

Water Resistance

5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model100m

1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)200m

MSRP

5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model$430

1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)$223

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

42.5mm

38mm

Thickness

13.4mm

12.8mm

Lug Width

22mm

20mm

Water Resistance

100m

200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Hardlex

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Curved

Flat

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Lume

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

4R36

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

41h

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Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$430

$223

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