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Seiko 5KXvsVaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

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

5KX
Seiko5KX
MSRP $350
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
VaerDS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
MSRP $349
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 DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

The Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker is praised for its 38mm size and the inclusion of three Topo-designed straps and an accessory case. It utilizes a solar-powered Epson quartz movement, noted as a solid workhorse. Overall, owners appreciate the practical inclusions and the compact sizing of the Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5KX42.5mm
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker38mm
Power Reserve
5KX41h
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker40h
Water Resistance
5KX100m
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker200m
MSRP
5KX$350
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker$349

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42.5mm
38mm
Thickness
13.4mm
12.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
4R36
Type
Automatic
Solar
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$349
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