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Seiko 5 Sports SKX seriesvsBoldr The Vogelkop

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5 Sports SKX series
Seiko5 Sports SKX series
MSRP $350
The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5 Sports SKX series38mm
The Vogelkop40mm
Power Reserve
5 Sports SKX series41h
The Vogelkop40h
Water Resistance
5 Sports SKX series100m
The Vogelkop200m
MSRP
5 Sports SKX series$350
The Vogelkop$449

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.1mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.2mm
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Vogelkop Superb
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R36
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$449

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What people say

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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series is widely praised for its value, robust build, and powerful lume, with owners appreciating its comfortable bracelets and improved movement featuring hacking and hand-winding. Some owners find the original SKX models heavy and bulky, while others praise their ruggedness and iconic dive watch design. Reviewers note the 38mm models offer great value at around €350 and are exemplary gateway watches, though their 100m water resistance without a screw-down crown makes them unsuitable for diving. The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series is seen as a decent watch, especially under £200, but lacks the tool watch capabilities of the original SKX, missing a screw-down crown, bezel pip, and ISO rating. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series well for its blend of value, improved movement, and tool-watch aesthetic, despite some missing dive certifications.

Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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