Sheffield Allsport Diver 1vsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series

Owners widely praise the Sheffield Allsport Diver 1 for its superb quality and sturdiness at an affordable price, with many calling it a hit and a no-brainer purchase. The blue dial is a particular highlight, and the watch is noted to resist scratches well despite heavy use. One owner dislikes the lack of a quick-set date, finding it cumbersome to adjust. Overall, owners rate the Sheffield Allsport Diver 1 highly for its surprising quality and appearance at its price point.

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series is widely praised for its value, robust build, and powerful lume, with owners appreciating its comfortable bracelets and improved movement featuring hacking and hand-winding. Some owners find the original SKX models heavy and bulky, while others praise their ruggedness and iconic dive watch design. Reviewers note the 38mm models offer great value at around €350 and are exemplary gateway watches, though their 100m water resistance without a screw-down crown makes them unsuitable for diving. The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series is seen as a decent watch, especially under £200, but lacks the tool watch capabilities of the original SKX, missing a screw-down crown, bezel pip, and ISO rating. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series well for its blend of value, improved movement, and tool-watch aesthetic, despite some missing dive certifications.