Which is cheaper, the Seestern Titanium S430.NH38 or the Seiko 5KX?

At MSRP the Seestern Titanium S430.NH38 is the cheaper of the two at $260, against $350 for the Seiko 5KX — a $90 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seestern Titanium S430.NH38 or the Seiko 5KX?

The Seiko 5KX wears larger at 42.5mm versus 39mm for the Seestern Titanium S430.NH38 — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seestern Titanium S430.NH38 or the Seiko 5KX?

The Seestern Titanium S430.NH38 is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko 5KX.

What movement does the Seestern Titanium S430.NH38 run compared to the Seiko 5KX?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seestern Titanium S430.NH38 uses the Seiko NH38 and the Seiko 5KX uses the Seiko 4R36.

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Seestern Titanium S430.NH38vsSeiko 5KX

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Seestern Titanium S430.NH38

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MSRP $260

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MSRP $350

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Titanium S430.NH3839mm

5KX42.5mm

Power Reserve

Titanium S430.NH38—

5KX41h

Water Resistance

Titanium S430.NH38200m

5KX100m

MSRP

Titanium S430.NH38$260

5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH38

Seiko 4R36

Power Reserve

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$260

$350

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