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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited EditionvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition42.5mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition41h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition100m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition$420
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
42.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.4mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
4R36
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$218

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What people say

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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition is praised for its bold, sporty design, featuring a vibrant yellow sunray dial and a unique acrylic bezel insert that evokes hot-rodding culture. Owners note the surprisingly wearable yellow color and the distinctive Mooneyes branding that stands out in person. The 42.5mm case is complemented by a short 46mm lug-to-lug distance, allowing for comfortable wear on smaller wrists. It is powered by the 4R36 automatic movement, offering a 41-hour power reserve, and comes with both a steel bracelet and a striped nylon strap. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition for its fun, retro aesthetic and comfortable wearability at an affordable price point.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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