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Seiko · 5 Sports SKX series

Seiko DressKX

Sport

$315
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Case

Diameter
40mm
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-lug
44.6mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Hardlex
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

Caliber
Seiko 4R36
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
41h
Jewels
24
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

Seiko

Seiko's day-date automatic caliber and the in-house branded version of the NH36 with stricter quality control and finishing. The additional day wheel over the 4R35 adds the day-of-week complication without changing the movement dimensions. Found extensively in the Seiko 5 Sports and Prospex lines, it offers Seiko's proven reliability with the convenience of day-date display at a mainstream price point.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
baton

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5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model42.5mm
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5 Sports SKX series Pink Panther Limited Edition38mm
5KX
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4 colorways

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02The community take

Owners talk.

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The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series is widely praised as a gateway mechanical watch offering exceptional value and iconic status, with owners appreciating its ruggedness, tool-like authenticity, and moddability. Many owners report the 4R36/NH36 movement achieves accuracy of +/-5 to 10 seconds per day, far exceeding its stated specifications, and the stock Jubilee bracelet is noted as surprisingly comfortable. Some owners find the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series bulky and less aesthetically pleasing than newer models, with others noting its specifications lag behind contemporary watches. The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series is considered a decent watch, especially when found under £200, but it's not the serious tool watch the original SKX was, lacking a screw-down crown, bezel pip, and ISO rating. Overall, owners rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series highly for its iconic dive watch lineage and excellent value at the price point.

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