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Seiko 5KXvsOrient AA02 Diver Watch

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

5KX
Seiko5KX
MSRP $350
AA02 Diver Watch
OrientAA02 Diver Watch
MSRP $285

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5KX42.5mm
AA02 Diver Watch41.5mm
Power Reserve
5KX41h
AA02 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
5KX100m
AA02 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
5KX$350
AA02 Diver Watch$285

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42.5mm
41.5mm
Thickness
13.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
4R36
F6922
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$285

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What people say

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Seiko 5KX

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series for its strong lume and comfortable wearability, with many noting its compact feel due to a short lug-to-lug length. The NH36 movement's accuracy varies, with typical performance between +/-5 to 10 seconds per day, though some report better. A lack of screw-down crown and ISO certification are noted drawbacks for its water resistance. Some owners find the bracelet to be of cheaper construction with hollow links, and a few have reported quality control issues. The consensus is that the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series offers good value for its price, appealing to those who appreciate its tool-like nature and iconic lineage.

Orient AA02 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient AA02 Diver Watch for its impressive quality and value, noting it as a keeper with considerable charm. The F6922 automatic movement offers hand-winding and hacking capabilities, and the watch features a 40-hour power reserve and a mineral crystal. Some owners have opted to replace the stock bracelet. On balance, owners rate the Orient AA02 Diver Watch highly for its exceptional value and overall quality at its affordable price point.

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