Which is cheaper, the Seiko 5KX or the Varius SEEK?

At MSRP the Seiko 5KX is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $1,095 for the Varius SEEK — a $745 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko 5KX or the Varius SEEK?

The Seiko 5KX wears larger at 42.5mm versus 42mm for the Varius SEEK — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko 5KX or the Varius SEEK?

The Varius SEEK is rated to 300m versus 10m for the Seiko 5KX.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko 5KX or the Varius SEEK?

The Seiko 5KX carries a 41-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Varius SEEK.

What movement does the Seiko 5KX run compared to the Varius SEEK?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko 5KX uses the Seiko 4R36 and the Varius SEEK uses the Sellita SW200-1.

Side by side

Seiko 5KXvsVarius SEEK

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

MSRP $350

SEEK

MSRP $1,095

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

5KX42.5mm

SEEK42mm

Power Reserve

5KX41h

SEEK38h

Water Resistance

5KX100m

SEEK300m

MSRP

5KX$350

SEEK$1,095

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

42.5mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

48.5mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Grade 2 Titanium

Finish

—

Brushed satin

Water Resistance

100m

300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Hardlex

Sapphire

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko 4R36

Sellita SW200-1

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

41h

38h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$350

$1,095

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