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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2vsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series

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Bull Shark V2
Borealis Watch Co.Bull Shark V2
MSRP $495
5 Sports SKX series
Seiko5 Sports SKX series
MSRP $350

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bull Shark V238mm
5 Sports SKX series38mm
Power Reserve
Bull Shark V240h
5 Sports SKX series41h
Water Resistance
Bull Shark V2300m
5 Sports SKX series100m
MSRP
Bull Shark V2$495
5 Sports SKX series$350

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
38mm
Thickness
12.60mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
44.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Lume
BGW9
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
4R36
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$350

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What people say

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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2

The red bezel is a standout feature. The watch wears small, which is a concern for larger wrists.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series is widely praised for its value, robust build, and powerful lume, with owners appreciating its comfortable bracelets and improved movement featuring hacking and hand-winding. Some owners find the original SKX models heavy and bulky, while others praise their ruggedness and iconic dive watch design. Reviewers note the 38mm models offer great value at around €350 and are exemplary gateway watches, though their 100m water resistance without a screw-down crown makes them unsuitable for diving. The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series is seen as a decent watch, especially under £200, but lacks the tool watch capabilities of the original SKX, missing a screw-down crown, bezel pip, and ISO rating. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series well for its blend of value, improved movement, and tool-watch aesthetic, despite some missing dive certifications.

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