Which is cheaper, the Depancel Série R01 or the Seiko 5KX?

At MSRP the Seiko 5KX is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $1,038 for the Depancel Série R01 — a $688 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Depancel Série R01 or the Seiko 5KX?

The Depancel Série R01 wears larger at 43mm versus 42.5mm for the Seiko 5KX — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Depancel Série R01 or the Seiko 5KX?

The Depancel Série R01 is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko 5KX.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Depancel Série R01 or the Seiko 5KX?

The Seiko 5KX carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Depancel Série R01.

What movement does the Depancel Série R01 run compared to the Seiko 5KX?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Depancel Série R01 uses the Miyota 9122 and the Seiko 5KX uses the 4R36.

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Depancel Série R01vsSeiko 5KX

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

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Depancel Série R01

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MSRP $1,038

Seiko 5KX

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MSRP $350

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Série R0143mm

5KX42.5mm

Power Reserve

Série R0140h

5KX41h

Water Resistance

Série R0150m

5KX100m

MSRP

Série R01$1,038

5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

Bleu

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9122

4R36

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$350

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