Seiko DressKXvsZelos Mako 4

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Seiko DressKX at true scale

DressKX

Zelos Mako 4 at true scale

Mako 4

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

44.6mm

n/a

Thickness

11.5mm

lowest

12.2mm

Water Resistance

100m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

41h

n/a

MSRP

$315

lowest

$599

Movement

Seiko 4R36

Miyota 9015

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Thickness
11.5mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.6mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
Diver - Flare
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 4R36
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
41h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$315
$599
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Reviews

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

Seiko DressKX

Owners widely report the Seiko DressKX offers excellent value and a comfortable 22mm bracelet. Accuracy with the 4R36 movement is variable, with most owners experiencing +/-5 to 10 seconds per day, though the movement's official tolerance is +/-40 seconds per day. Some owners have noted component failures like bezel issues or misaligned parts, while others praise its accuracy. The Seiko DressKX is seen by some as a less serious tool watch than its predecessor due to the lack of a screw-down crown and ISO rating, though others prefer its modern features and warranty. Overall, owners rate the Seiko DressKX highly for its value and comfortable bracelet, despite variable accuracy.

From video reviewers

The clean dial and versatile dressy look are praised. The overall thickness and handset are points of contention.

Zelos Mako 4

Owners widely praise Zelos' dial finishing, with specific admiration for blued markers and hands, and the unique titanium bezel insert. Reviewers highlight the Mako 4's impressive case finishing and fully lumed ceramic bezel for its price point, noting the boxed sapphire crystal and wavy dial texture contribute to a vintage feel. The Sellita SW200 movement is described as reliable, with one owner reporting accuracy of -0.3 seconds per day. However, the crown can be difficult to grip, and the winding mechanism offers resistance when screwing down, while the watch's height may hinder wearability under a suit cuff. The tropic rubber strap is considered excellent, in contrast to a stiff leather option. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Mako 4 highly for its exceptional dial and case finishing at its price point.