Which is cheaper, the Seiko 5KX or the Vertigo Watches Medusa?

At MSRP the Seiko 5KX is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $487 for the Vertigo Watches Medusa — a $137 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko 5KX or the Vertigo Watches Medusa?

The Seiko 5KX wears larger at 42.5mm versus 41mm for the Vertigo Watches Medusa — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko 5KX or the Vertigo Watches Medusa?

The Vertigo Watches Medusa is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko 5KX.

What movement does the Seiko 5KX run compared to the Vertigo Watches Medusa?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko 5KX uses the Seiko 4R36 and the Vertigo Watches Medusa uses the Miyota 8315.

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Seiko 5KXvsVertigo Watches Medusa

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Seiko 5KX

MSRP $350

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MSRP $487

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

5KX42.5mm

Medusa41mm

Power Reserve

5KX41h

Medusa—

Water Resistance

5KX100m

Medusa200m

MSRP

5KX$350

Medusa$487

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Hardlex

Sapphire

Dial Color

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Green

Lume

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Super-LumiNova C3 e BGW9

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko 4R36

Miyota 8315

Power Reserve

41h

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Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$350

$487

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