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Seiko 5KXvsStraton Straton Yacht Racer Quartz

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

5KX
Seiko5KX
MSRP $350
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
StratonStraton Yacht Racer Quartz
MSRP $349

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5KX42.5mm
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz42mm
Power Reserve
5KX41h
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
Water Resistance
5KX100m
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz100m
MSRP
5KX$350
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz$349

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42.5mm
42mm
Thickness
13.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
4R36
Miyota 6S21
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
41h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$349

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What people say

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Seiko 5KX

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series for its strong lume and comfortable wearability, with many noting its compact feel due to a short lug-to-lug length. The NH36 movement's accuracy varies, with typical performance between +/-5 to 10 seconds per day, though some report better. A lack of screw-down crown and ISO certification are noted drawbacks for its water resistance. Some owners find the bracelet to be of cheaper construction with hollow links, and a few have reported quality control issues. The consensus is that the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series offers good value for its price, appealing to those who appreciate its tool-like nature and iconic lineage.

Straton Yacht Racer Quartz

Owners report the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz is in excellent condition with flawless sapphire crystal and lumed bezel, and some find the 42mm case a bit wide. Reviewers praise the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz as a fun, colorful, and quirky chronograph offering exceptional value under $300 with a retro design and a reliable Miyota quartz movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz highly for its exceptional value and retro design.

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