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Seiko 5 Sports SNXS seriesvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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5 Sports SNXS series
Seiko5 Sports SNXS series
MSRP $415
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5 Sports SNXS series37.4mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
5 Sports SNXS series41h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
5 Sports SNXS series100m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
5 Sports SNXS series$415
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
37.4mm
41mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.7mm
41mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
Dial Color
Black
Spitfire LE
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R36
ETA 2894 Élaboré
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$415
$1,799

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What people say

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Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series for its attractive sunburst dials, vintage aesthetic, and excellent value, with many highlighting its comfortable wearability. Reviewers and owners consistently flag the stock bracelet as a significant weakness, often described as jangly, hair-pulling, and difficult to adjust, with a flimsy clasp. The Hardlex crystal is noted as being prone to scratching, and the caseback is described as thick, contributing to a bulky appearance. Accuracy with the movement is reported to be variable, ranging from +/- 1-2 seconds per day to +/- 20 seconds or more, and the movement itself lacks hacking and hand-winding. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series highly for its stunning dials and value, despite significant criticisms of its bracelet and movement limitations.

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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