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Seiko 5KXvsZelos GT

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

5KX
Seiko5KX
MSRP $350
GT
ZelosGT
MSRP $499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5KX42.5mm
GT42mm
Power Reserve
5KX41h
GT40h
Water Resistance
5KX100m
GT100m
MSRP
5KX$350
GT$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42.5mm
42mm
Thickness
13.4mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R36
Miyota 9133
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$499

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Zelos GT

The Zelos GT is lauded for its value and bold design, with owners highlighting the cool power reserve meter and superb 3-point micro-adjust bracelet. Some owners find the case and lugs could hug the wrist better, and the bracelet is noted as being quite long, requiring significant link removal for a 7.1-inch wrist. The dark green dial, while inspired by Lamborghini, is described as appearing mostly black. Overall, owners rate the Zelos GT highly for its value and the quality of its bracelet at the price point.

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