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Lum-Tec Solar MarinevsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

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Solar Marine
Lum-TecSolar Marine
MSRP $463

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Solar Marine39mm
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition42.5mm
Power Reserve
Solar Marine40h
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Solar Marine300m
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition100m
MSRP
Solar Marine$463
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
39mm
42.5mm
Thickness
10.7mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$463
$375

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What people say

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Lum-Tec Solar Marine

Lum-Tec Solar Marine owners praise its all-black diver design, excellent lume, and rugged, tank-like build. One owner finds it a perfect fit for a 7-inch wrist and the most frequently worn watch despite its smaller size. However, one owner cautions that the PVD coating will wear and chip within a year, impacting its appearance, and another finds the price high for a solar quartz watch with added lume. On balance, owners rate the Lum-Tec Solar Marine highly for its robust design and excellent lume, despite concerns about PVD durability and value proposition.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition is praised for its faithful homage to the iconic SKX design, with owners appreciating its aesthetics. Some find the specifications are considered inferior to alternatives, and one enthusiast suggests removing "AUTOMATIC" from the dial. Accuracy figures reported by owners range from -5 to -8 seconds per day. Overall, owners view the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition positively for its iconic design and value as a homage piece.

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