Seiko Selection SARV001vsSwiss Watch Company Bunker

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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 Selection SARV001 at true scale

Selection SARV001

Swiss Watch Company Bunker at true scale

Bunker

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

51.5mm

46mm

lowest

Thickness

11.6mm

10mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

41h

n/a

MSRP

$181

lowest

$495

Movement

Seiko 4R36

Sellita SW200-1

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
n/a
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
11.6mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Material
Stainless steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 4R36
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
41h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$181
$495
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Reviews

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

Seiko Selection SARV001

Owners widely praise the Seiko Selection SARV001 for its exceptional value, with many considering it a bargain and a strong alternative to more expensive watches. Its comfortable fit and versatile style make it suitable for everyday and business-casual wear. The 4R36 movement is noted as an improvement over lower-tier Seiko movements, and one owner reports an accuracy of +4 seconds per day. Some owners find the OEM bracelet disappointing, but the watch is considered a "strap monster" with good potential for customization. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Selection SARV001 highly for its killer style and value for money.

Swiss Watch Company Bunker

Owners widely praise the Swiss Watch Company Bunker for its exceptional value at $399, citing its Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement, sapphire crystal, and bright lume. The 41mm titanium case is noted for being lightweight and thin at 10mm, contributing to excellent legibility. Accuracy is consistently reported as good, with one owner observing +2-3 seconds per day over six months. Some owners find the rotor sound to be a bit loud, and one owner dislikes the logo, feeling it detracts from the design. On balance, owners rate the Swiss Watch Company Bunker highly for its impressive build quality and wearability at the price point.

From video reviewers

The titanium case construction is a strong point. The lume is excellent, with 20 layers of X1 grade. The 41mm case size may be considered large for a field watch.