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Seiko 5 Sports SNXS seriesvsZelos Nova 37

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5 Sports SNXS series
Seiko5 Sports SNXS series
MSRP $415
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5 Sports SNXS series37.4mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
5 Sports SNXS series41h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
5 Sports SNXS series100m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
5 Sports SNXS series$415
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
37.4mm
37mm
Thickness
12.5mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.7mm
37mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
Dial Color
Black
Salmon
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
4R36
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$415
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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