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Seiko Ice DivervsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

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Seiko Ice Diver

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its robust build, classic dive watch design, and excellent value, with many highlighting its strong lume and comfortable wearability. Reviewers consistently flag its superior bezel action and overall finishing as standout features for its price point. Some owners find the 43mm case size substantial, with one noting it felt big, thick, and heavy on a 6.5-inch wrist, though others consider it a perfect size. The movement's power reserve is noted as less than newer variants by one reviewer. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its classic design and robust build at an accessible price.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition is praised for its faithful homage to the iconic SKX design, with owners appreciating its aesthetics. Some find the specifications are considered inferior to alternatives, and one enthusiast suggests removing "AUTOMATIC" from the dial. Accuracy figures reported by owners range from -5 to -8 seconds per day. Overall, owners view the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition positively for its iconic design and value as a homage piece.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ice Diver45mm
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition42.5mm
Power Reserve
Ice Diver70h
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Ice Diver200m
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition100m
MSRP
Ice Diver$900
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
45mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12.9mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.6mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Curved
Lume
LumiBrite
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R35
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
70h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$375
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