Which is cheaper, the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue) or the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series?

At MSRP the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $350 for the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series — a $51 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue) or the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series?

The Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue) wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue) or the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series?

The Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue) is rated to 30m versus 10m for the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue) or the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series?

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue).

What movement does the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue) run compared to the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue) uses the Miyota 6S21 and the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series uses the 4R36.

Side by side

Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue)vsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue)

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MSRP $299

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series

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MSRP $350

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Speedster (Racing Light Blue)39mm

5 Sports SKX series38mm

Power Reserve

Speedster (Racing Light Blue)40h

5 Sports SKX series41h

Water Resistance

Speedster (Racing Light Blue)30m

5 Sports SKX series100m

MSRP

Speedster (Racing Light Blue)$299

5 Sports SKX series$350

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 6S21

4R36

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$350

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