Seiko King Seiko ChronometervsTimex Easy Reader Day Date

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Measurements
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King Seiko Chronometer

Easy Reader Day Date
Diameter
36mm
35mm
Water Resistance
n/a
30m
MSRP
n/a
$73
Movement
5626A
Quartz
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
5 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
The Timex Easy Reader Day Date 35mm Leather Strap Watch is praised for its value, with owners finding it a sleek daily driver. Its 35mm case size, 40mm lug-to-lug, and 20mm lug width are noted as perfect proportions that wear well on adult wrists, not like a toy watch. Owners appreciate the day-date complication and the Indiglo backlight for legibility. Criticisms include a crown that is too small and difficult to use for setting the day, and the quartz movement is described as loud. Overall, owners rate the Timex Easy Reader Day Date 35mm Leather Strap Watch highly for its comfortable wearability and excellent value.
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