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Seiko 5KXvsVaer Atlas

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

5KX
Seiko5KX
MSRP $350
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.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5KX42.5mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
5KX41h
Atlas
Water Resistance
5KX100m
Atlas100m
MSRP
5KX$350
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42.5mm
38mm
Thickness
13.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Dial Color
Cream
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 4R36
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
41h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$699
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