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Seiko 5KXvsWilliam Wood Fearless

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

5KX
Seiko5KX
MSRP $350
Fearless
William WoodFearless
MSRP $920

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5KX42.5mm
Fearless39mm
Power Reserve
5KX41h
Fearless40h
Water Resistance
5KX100m
Fearless100m
MSRP
5KX$350
Fearless$920

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42.5mm
39mm
Thickness
13.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R36
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$920

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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.

William Wood Fearless

The William Wood Fearless is noted for its wearable 39mm case size and comfortable 45mm lug-to-lug, with a matte black ion-plated finish and colorful rehaut accents. Reviewers highlight its recycled fire hose strap and 100m water resistance, stemming from its firefighter heritage. The Seiko NH35 movement is considered accurate for its price point. On balance, reviewers find the William Wood Fearless to be a well-finished field watch with unique heritage elements.

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