Which is cheaper, the Seiko 5KX or the Trintec COM-01 Automatic / Stainless?

At MSRP the Seiko 5KX is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $500 for the Trintec COM-01 Automatic / Stainless — a $150 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko 5KX or the Trintec COM-01 Automatic / Stainless?

The Seiko 5KX wears larger at 42.5mm versus 42mm for the Trintec COM-01 Automatic / Stainless — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko 5KX or the Trintec COM-01 Automatic / Stainless?

The Trintec COM-01 Automatic / Stainless is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko 5KX.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko 5KX or the Trintec COM-01 Automatic / Stainless?

The Trintec COM-01 Automatic / Stainless carries a 41-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Seiko 5KX.

What movement does the Seiko 5KX run compared to the Trintec COM-01 Automatic / Stainless?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko 5KX uses the Seiko 4R36 and the Trintec COM-01 Automatic / Stainless uses the Seiko NH35.

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Seiko 5KXvsTrintec COM-01 Automatic / Stainless

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Seiko 5KX

MSRP $350

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Trintec COM-01 Automatic / Stainless

MSRP $500

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

5KX42.5mm

COM-01 Automatic / Stainless42mm

Power Reserve

5KX41h

COM-01 Automatic / Stainless41h

Water Resistance

5KX100m

COM-01 Automatic / Stainless200m

MSRP

5KX$350

COM-01 Automatic / Stainless$500

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Hardlex

Sapphire

Dial Color

—

Lume

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko 4R36

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$350

$500

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