Seiko King Seiko ChronometervsTissot PRX Gold

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Seiko King Seiko Chronometer at true scale

King Seiko Chronometer

Tissot PRX Gold at true scale

PRX Gold

Diameter

36mm

35mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

34.6mm

Thickness

n/a

10.9mm

Water Resistance

n/a

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

n/a

$2,175

Movement

5626A

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

7 specs
Diameter
36mm
35mm
Thickness
n/a
10.93mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
34.6mm
Lug Width
n/a
11mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Polished
n/a
Water Resistance
n/a
100m

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
n/a
Sapphire
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Grey
Silver
Texture
Linen
n/a
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
No
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
5626A
Tissot Powermatic 80
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
0h
80h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$2,175
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Seiko King Seiko Chronometer

Seiko King Seiko Chronometer 5626-7170 owners praise its rare grey and "Superior Chronometer" dials for their depth and sunburst finishing, which are best appreciated in person. The 36mm case is noted to wear slightly larger due to its lugs. The 5626 movement is recognized as a higher-grade chronometer-adjusted caliber than the 5606, keeping accurate time. A known issue with the 5626 movement is the quick-set date function's susceptibility to failure due to a plastic part, with no replacement part developments reported. On balance, owners value the Seiko King Seiko Chronometer 5626-7170 for its distinctive dial finishing and chronometer-grade movement, despite the potential date function issue.

Tissot PRX Gold

The Tissot PRX Gold is widely praised for its exquisite and beautiful appearance, with owners appreciating its "just the right amount of gold" due to the brushed case finish which prevents it from appearing overly flashy. Some owners question its value at retail prices, suggesting the premium is for the gold bezel, though it can be found significantly below MSRP from gray market or pre-owned sources. The 35mm case size is mentioned positively for its wearability. Overall, owners find the Tissot PRX Gold to be a beautiful statement piece that offers a pleasing aesthetic, with its value proposition improving on the gray market.