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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special EditionvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition42.5mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition41h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition100m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition$375
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
42.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.4mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
4R36
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$218

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What people say

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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition is praised for its faithful homage to the iconic SKX design, with owners appreciating its aesthetics. Some find the specifications are considered inferior to alternatives, and one enthusiast suggests removing "AUTOMATIC" from the dial. Accuracy figures reported by owners range from -5 to -8 seconds per day. Overall, owners view the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition positively for its iconic design and value as a homage piece.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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