Which is cheaper, the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series or the Wolfpoint Retro 1871?

At MSRP the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $594 for the Wolfpoint Retro 1871 — a $244 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series or the Wolfpoint Retro 1871?

The Wolfpoint Retro 1871 wears larger at 39.5mm versus 38mm for the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series or the Wolfpoint Retro 1871?

The Wolfpoint Retro 1871 is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series or the Wolfpoint Retro 1871?

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series carries a 41-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Wolfpoint Retro 1871.

What movement does the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series run compared to the Wolfpoint Retro 1871?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series uses the 4R36 and the Wolfpoint Retro 1871 uses the Sellita SW200.

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Seiko 5 Sports SKX seriesvsWolfpoint Retro 1871

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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series

srpk29

MSRP $350

Wolfpoint Retro 1871

retro-1871

MSRP $594

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

5 Sports SKX series38mm

Retro 187139.5mm

Power Reserve

5 Sports SKX series41h

Retro 187138h

Water Resistance

5 Sports SKX series100m

Retro 1871100m

MSRP

5 Sports SKX series$350

Retro 1871$594

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Hardlex

Sapphire

Lume

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

4R36

Sellita SW200

Power Reserve

41h

38h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$350

$594

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