Which is cheaper, the Squale 1545 or the Seiko 5KX?

At MSRP the Seiko 5KX is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $930 for the Squale 1545 — a $580 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Squale 1545 or the Seiko 5KX?

The Seiko 5KX wears larger at 42.5mm versus 40mm for the Squale 1545 — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Squale 1545 or the Seiko 5KX?

The Squale 1545 is rated to 300m versus 10m for the Seiko 5KX.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Squale 1545 or the Seiko 5KX?

The Seiko 5KX carries a 41-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Squale 1545.

What movement does the Squale 1545 run compared to the Seiko 5KX?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Squale 1545 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Seiko 5KX uses the Seiko 4R36.

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Squale 1545vsSeiko 5KX

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Squale 1545

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MSRP $930

MSRP $350

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

154540mm

5KX42.5mm

Power Reserve

154538h

5KX41h

Water Resistance

1545300m

5KX100m

MSRP

1545$930

5KX$350

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Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko 4R36

Power Reserve

38h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$930

$350

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