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Seiko 5KXvsYema Diver

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

5KX
Seiko5KX
MSRP $350
Diver
YemaDiver
MSRP $990

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5KX42.5mm
Diver39.5mm
Power Reserve
5KX41h
Diver40h
Water Resistance
5KX100m
Diver200m
MSRP
5KX$350
Diver$990

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42.5mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13.4mm
10.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R36
Sellita SW200
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$990

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Yema Diver

One owner reported a water ingress issue on their Yema Diver the first time it got wet in a lake, despite rinsing and inspecting the watch and bezel. Another owner notes this manual wind Yema Diver has a cool patina but is unlikely to be waterproof or gain value. Overall, owners view the Yema Diver as a fun second watch rather than an investment.

From video reviewers

The Swiss Sellita movement is a notable feature. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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