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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive modelvsMarloe Watch Company Solent Timer

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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.

Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer for its beautiful design and perceived quality, with excellent packaging noted as a positive. One owner reports the included strap may be too large for wrists under 7 inches. Accuracy varies, with one owner noting their GMT runs a tad fast. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer highly for its aesthetic appeal and quality feel.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model42.5mm
Solent Timer42mm
Power Reserve
5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model41h
Solent Timer40h
Water Resistance
5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model100m
Solent Timer100m
MSRP
5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model$460
Solent Timer$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
42.5mm
42mm
Thickness
13.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
Natulite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
4R36
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$460
$399
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