Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special EditionvsZelos Spearfish 3
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Measurements
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5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition
Spearfish 3
Diameter
42.5mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Thickness
13.4mm
11.5mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
200m
highest
Power Reserve
41h
n/a
MSRP
$375
lowest
$799
Movement
Seiko 4R36
La Joux-Perret G100
Case
7 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition for its aesthetic appeal, seen as a faithful homage to the iconic SKX design. Accuracy figures reported by owners range from -5 to -8 seconds per day. The price point of over $300 is considered excessive by some, with the specifications deemed inferior to alternatives. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition for its iconic design, though some find the price and specifications to be a drawback.
The Zelos Spearfish 3 is widely praised for its exceptional finishing, with razor-sharp polish and flawless brushed transitions that owners feel exceed its price point. The 40mm case is noted for its wearability, and the La Joux-Perret G100 movement offers a 68-hour power reserve, with reported accuracy averaging +2.6 seconds per day. Reviewers highlight the exceptionally smooth bi-directional bezel and a tool-less micro-adjustment clasp described as best-in-class among microbrands. The sapphire sandwich construction and lumed bezel are also cited as desirable features. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish 3 highly for its outstanding finishing and value at its price point.
The La Joux Perret G100 movement is a significant strength. The bracelet's refinement is a weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the dial material, with one noting a burnt orange sunburst and another mentioning meteorite.
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