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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive modelvsShiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB

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

The 5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition is praised for its vibrant blue translucent dial with a glowing day disc and its luminous orange stripe on the NATO strap. Reviewers consider the Seiko 5 Sports SKX Sports Style watches, including this model, exemplary gateway watches offering significant value and quality for their price, with the BAMFORD edition noted at a reasonable $460 for a limited run of 2,025 pieces. A trade-off mentioned is compromised water resistance due to the lack of a screw-down crown. On balance, reviewers find the 38mm Seiko 5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition a great release, particularly for its striking aesthetics and value proposition.

Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB

Owners widely praise the Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB for its dial printing, date wheel, and bezel action. One owner confirmed the watch remained waterproof after five days. However, some owners report minor issues such as a slightly off-centered 12 marker or dissatisfaction with bracelet quality, while another felt the crystal was not the best but still looked great. Overall, owners rate the Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB highly for its strong dial and bezel presentation at the price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model42.5mm
Daibāzu: Hulk SUB40mm
Power Reserve
5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model41h
Daibāzu: Hulk SUB41h
Water Resistance
5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model100m
Daibāzu: Hulk SUB100m
MSRP
5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model$460
Daibāzu: Hulk SUB$508

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.4mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
904L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
Dial Color
Black
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko 4R36
Seiko NH35
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$460
$508
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