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Sheffield 1A 38vsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition

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Sheffield 1A 38

Sheffield 1A 38 owners praise its superb quality, sturdiness, and amazing price, with some feeling it is more substantial than a Seiko 5. One owner notes the bezel action could be crisper. Shipping fees are considered too expensive. Overall, owners rate the Sheffield 1A 38 highly for its quality and value at the affordable price point.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition is praised for its faithful recreation of the 1968 original, featuring a 39mm case and vintage dial details. Reviewers note its comfortable bracelet and heritage-inspired design, with one calling it heritage-inspired Seiko at its best. The $450 MSRP is considered reasonable. However, the 4 o'clock crown placement can be challenging for setting the time, and some enthusiasts may find the case finishing does not meet their expectations. On balance, reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition highly for its authentic vintage design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1A 3838mm
5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition38.2mm
Power Reserve
1A 38
5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition41h
Water Resistance
1A 38200m
5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition100m
MSRP
1A 38$238
5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition$440

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
38mm
38.2mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.7mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Curved
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$238
$440
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