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Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUBvsSeiko 5KX

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Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB

Owners widely praise the Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB for its dial printing, date wheel, and bezel action. One owner confirmed the watch remained waterproof after five days. However, some owners report minor issues such as a slightly off-centered 12 marker or dissatisfaction with bracelet quality, while another felt the crystal was not the best but still looked great. Overall, owners rate the Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB highly for its strong dial and bezel presentation at the price point.

Seiko 5KX

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series for its strong lume and comfortable wearability, with many noting its compact feel due to a short lug-to-lug length. The NH36 movement's accuracy varies, with typical performance between +/-5 to 10 seconds per day, though some report better. A lack of screw-down crown and ISO certification are noted drawbacks for its water resistance. Some owners find the bracelet to be of cheaper construction with hollow links, and a few have reported quality control issues. The consensus is that the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series offers good value for its price, appealing to those who appreciate its tool-like nature and iconic lineage.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Daibāzu: Hulk SUB40mm
5KX42.5mm
Power Reserve
Daibāzu: Hulk SUB41h
5KX41h
Water Resistance
Daibāzu: Hulk SUB100m
5KX100m
MSRP
Daibāzu: Hulk SUB$508
5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13.2mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
904L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH35
Seiko 4R36
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$508
$350
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