Which is cheaper, the Seestern S434 V2 or the Seiko 5KX?

At MSRP the Seestern S434 V2 is the cheaper of the two at $200, against $350 for the Seiko 5KX — a $150 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seestern S434 V2 or the Seiko 5KX?

The Seiko 5KX wears larger at 42.5mm versus 39.5mm for the Seestern S434 V2 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seestern S434 V2 or the Seiko 5KX?

The Seestern S434 V2 is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko 5KX.

What movement does the Seestern S434 V2 run compared to the Seiko 5KX?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seestern S434 V2 uses the Seiko NH35 and the Seiko 5KX uses the Seiko 4R36.

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Seestern Seestern S434 V2vsSeiko 5KX

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Seestern Seestern S434 V2

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MSRP $200

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MSRP $350

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Seestern S434 V239.5mm

5KX42.5mm

Power Reserve

Seestern S434 V241h

5KX41h

Water Resistance

Seestern S434 V2200m

5KX100m

MSRP

Seestern S434 V2$200

5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Seiko 4R36

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$200

$350

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