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Sartory Billard SB05vsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series

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5 Sports SKX series
Seiko5 Sports SKX series
MSRP $315

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SB0538.5mm
5 Sports SKX series28mm
Power Reserve
SB0590h
5 Sports SKX series40h
Water Resistance
SB0550m
5 Sports SKX series100m
MSRP
SB05
5 Sports SKX series$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
38.5mm
28mm
Thickness
8.5mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
33.1mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
LJP Cal. 7380
2R06
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
90h
40h
Jewels
25
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$315

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What people say

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Sartory Billard SB05

The dial's Maki-e Raden and aventurine combination is a standout feature. The 38.5mm case size and slim profile are noted for comfort.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series for its iconic dive watch design, robust build, and excellent value, with many appreciating its timeless styling and tool-like character. The movement, while basic, is noted as offering hacking and hand-winding capabilities, and accuracy varies, with many owners reporting +/-5 to 10 seconds per day despite the movement's potential for +/-40 seconds. Some owners find the original SKX models heavier and bulkier than newer iterations, while others critique the lack of a screw-down crown and ISO rating on the newer Seiko 5 Sports SKX series, deeming it less of a serious tool watch. Overall, owners rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series highly for its enduring design and value proposition as a robust, everyday watch.

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