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Seiko 5 Sports SKX seriesvsBoldr The Vogelkop

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5 Sports SKX series
Seiko5 Sports SKX series
MSRP $315
The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5 Sports SKX series28mm
The Vogelkop40mm
Power Reserve
5 Sports SKX series40h
The Vogelkop40h
Water Resistance
5 Sports SKX series100m
The Vogelkop200m
MSRP
5 Sports SKX series$315
The Vogelkop$449

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Tool
Diameter
28mm
40mm
Thickness
11.2mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
33.1mm
46mm
Lug Width
14mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Vogelkop Superb
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
2R06
Seiko NH38A
Jewels
21
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$315
$449

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What people say

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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.

Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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