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Spinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMTvsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series

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Tesei Mille Metri GMT
SpinnakerTesei Mille Metri GMT
MSRP $559
5 Sports SKX series
Seiko5 Sports SKX series
MSRP $315

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tesei Mille Metri GMT44mm
5 Sports SKX series28mm
Power Reserve
Tesei Mille Metri GMT40h
5 Sports SKX series40h
Water Resistance
Tesei Mille Metri GMT1,000m
5 Sports SKX series100m
MSRP
Tesei Mille Metri GMT$559
5 Sports SKX series$315

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Sport
Diameter
44mm
28mm
Thickness
16mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
33.1mm
Lug Width
22mm
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
1000m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
2R06
Jewels
25
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$559
$315

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What people say

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Spinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

The Spinnaker Fleuss Midnight Black features a reliable and accurate Japanese TMI NH35 Automatic Movement with 3 Hands and Date. A potential drawback is the watch's relatively low 15 ATM water-resistance rating compared to other watches in its class. Reviewers disagree on the watch's suitability for larger wrists, with one reviewer noting a 43mm diameter and 51mm lug-to-lug fit, while the other mentions a 51mm lug-to-lug measurement.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series for its iconic dive watch design, robust build, and excellent value, with many appreciating its timeless styling and tool-like character. The movement, while basic, is noted as offering hacking and hand-winding capabilities, and accuracy varies, with many owners reporting +/-5 to 10 seconds per day despite the movement's potential for +/-40 seconds. Some owners find the original SKX models heavier and bulkier than newer iterations, while others critique the lack of a screw-down crown and ISO rating on the newer Seiko 5 Sports SKX series, deeming it less of a serious tool watch. Overall, owners rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series highly for its enduring design and value proposition as a robust, everyday watch.

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