Which is cheaper, the Seiko DressKX or the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour?

At MSRP the Seiko DressKX is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $1,567 for the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour — a $1,252 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko DressKX or the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour?

The Seiko DressKX wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko DressKX or the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour?

The Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko DressKX.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko DressKX or the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour?

The Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour carries a 41-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Seiko DressKX.

What movement does the Seiko DressKX run compared to the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko DressKX uses the 4R36 and the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour uses the Sellita SW200.

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Seiko DressKXvsStewart Dawson Darkest Hour

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Seiko DressKX

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MSRP $315

Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour

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MSRP $1,567

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

DressKX40mm

Darkest Hour39mm

Power Reserve

DressKX41h

Darkest Hour41h

Water Resistance

DressKX100m

Darkest Hour100m

MSRP

DressKX$315

Darkest Hour$1,567

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Hardlex

Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

Brown

Lume

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

4R36

Sellita SW200

Power Reserve

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$315

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