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Seiko 5 Sports SNXS seriesvsBoldr The Vogelkop

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5 Sports SNXS series
Seiko5 Sports SNXS series
MSRP $415
The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5 Sports SNXS series37.4mm
The Vogelkop40mm
Power Reserve
5 Sports SNXS series41h
The Vogelkop40h
Water Resistance
5 Sports SNXS series100m
The Vogelkop200m
MSRP
5 Sports SNXS series$415
The Vogelkop$449

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Tool
Diameter
37.4mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.7mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
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
$415
$449

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What people say

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Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series for its attractive sunburst dials, vintage aesthetic, and excellent value, with many highlighting its comfortable wearability. Reviewers and owners consistently flag the stock bracelet as a significant weakness, often described as jangly, hair-pulling, and difficult to adjust, with a flimsy clasp. The Hardlex crystal is noted as being prone to scratching, and the caseback is described as thick, contributing to a bulky appearance. Accuracy with the movement is reported to be variable, ranging from +/- 1-2 seconds per day to +/- 20 seconds or more, and the movement itself lacks hacking and hand-winding. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series highly for its stunning dials and value, despite significant criticisms of its bracelet and movement limitations.

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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