Which is cheaper, the Seiko 5KX or the Swatch Blue Grid?

At MSRP the Swatch Blue Grid is the cheaper of the two at $210, against $350 for the Seiko 5KX — a $140 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko 5KX or the Swatch Blue Grid?

The Swatch Blue Grid wears larger at 43mm versus 42.5mm for the Seiko 5KX — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko 5KX or the Swatch Blue Grid?

The Swatch Blue Grid is rated to 30m versus 10m for the Seiko 5KX.

What movement does the Seiko 5KX run compared to the Swatch Blue Grid?

The Seiko 5KX runs a automatic caliber (4R36), while the Swatch Blue Grid runs a quartz.

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Seiko 5KXvsSwatch Blue Grid

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

MSRP $350

YVS454

MSRP $210

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At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

5KX42.5mm

Blue Grid43mm

Power Reserve

5KX41h

Blue Grid—

Water Resistance

5KX100m

Blue Grid30m

MSRP

5KX$350

Blue Grid$210

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Hardlex

—

Dial Color

—

Blue

Lume

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

None

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

4R36

—

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

41h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$350

$210

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