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Seiko 5 Sports SKX seriesvsZelos Nova 37

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5 Sports SKX series
Seiko5 Sports SKX series
MSRP $315
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5 Sports SKX series28mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
5 Sports SKX series40h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
5 Sports SKX series100m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
5 Sports SKX series$315
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
28mm
37mm
Thickness
11.2mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
33.1mm
37mm
Lug Width
14mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Salmon
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
2R06
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Jewels
21
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$315
$899

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What people say

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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