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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited EditionvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition38.2mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition41h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition100m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition$440
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
38.2mm
38mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.7mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R36
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$440
$399

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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition is praised for its faithful recreation of the 1968 original, featuring a 39mm case and vintage dial details. Reviewers note its comfortable bracelet and heritage-inspired design, with one calling it heritage-inspired Seiko at its best. The $450 MSRP is considered reasonable. However, the 4 o'clock crown placement can be challenging for setting the time, and some enthusiasts may find the case finishing does not meet their expectations. On balance, reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition highly for its authentic vintage design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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