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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 $495

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tesei Mille Metri GMT44mm
5 Sports SKX series42.5mm
Power Reserve
Tesei Mille Metri GMT40h
5 Sports SKX series41h
Water Resistance
Tesei Mille Metri GMT1,000m
5 Sports SKX series100m
MSRP
Tesei Mille Metri GMT$559
5 Sports SKX series$495

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
44mm
42.5mm
Thickness
16mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
46mm
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

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
4R34
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$559
$495

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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

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series is widely praised as an excellent gateway watch, offering great value with a solid build and powerful lume. Owners widely report that the NH36 movement's accuracy is a "luck of the draw," with official specs allowing up to +/-40 seconds per day, though many experience +/-5 to 10 seconds. Some owners note the lack of a screw-down crown and 100m water resistance, while others highlight its ISO 6425 compliance, 200m water resistance, and screw-down crown as superior tool watch features. Some owners find the original SKX models heavier and bulkier than newer lines, while others praise its iconic, tough, and rugged dive watch design and proven durability. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series highly for its iconic, durable dive watch design and strong value proposition.

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