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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive modelvsHelgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

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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.

Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

The Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda is praised for its attractive, timeless panda aesthetic and value, featuring a reliable Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement and sapphire crystal. However, its wearability is described as bulky and boxy, the lume is disappointing, lasting only 5-10 minutes, and the chronograph pusher action is slightly stiff. On balance, owners appreciate the Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda for its appealing panda dial and value proposition.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model42.5mm
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40mm
Power Reserve
5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model41h
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40h
Water Resistance
5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model100m
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda100m
MSRP
5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model$460
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda$799

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.4mm
12mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$460
$799
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