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So the new gmt in the 5kx line is set to release in July. The case will not feature a screw down crown like the previous skx line but opted for the standard push pull crown featured in the late model 5kx series. This kills it for me. I don’t own any new 5kx models because of this reason, I do not care about water rating or diver certification, for me it’s the more secure feeling when the crown is locked down. Thoughts? Photo for reference
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To be clear I am beyond excited about the movement and can see many great mod opportunities in the future.
 
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sticky said:
Shame that you feel so strongly about the screwdown crown as it’s a lovely watch.
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Just my opinion. And I agree that it’s lovely, I’ve often gotten the feeling that it was a deliberate omission by seiko to mitigate in house competition with other divers it makes. Plus at the time of their initial release the skx could be had for less than msrp of the 5kx. I think that was a determining factor for me. Now don’t get me wrong, if the price of the 5kx continues to drop I’ll pick some up. And I will definitely have one of these gmts.
 
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composer said:
If Seiko rates it a 100m WR, you are good to in my book for swimming at least, whatever the crown type.
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I agree. It’s more about the feeling for me. I’ll never go 200m in the water but it’s good knowing the watch can.
 
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My only downside with the 5kx line is the size...and in this case the cyclops
 
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feitelijk said:
The hour markers inside are also 24h. Why? is it a 24h watch?
If you have those already at least have the bezel show the minutes.
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So you can indicate two time zones with the GMT hand. Lots of watches do this.
 
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Syrupbadger said:
I agree. It’s more about the feeling for me. I’ll never go 200m in the water but it’s good knowing the watch can.
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I could see the argument for a dive watch, but this is a GMT.
 
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I wonder how the bezel action is. Is it 24/48 click bidirectional like a GMT should be, or did they just recycle the 120-click unidirectional?
 
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monochrome-watches.com

Introducing - Seiko 5 Sports Style GMT SSK001K1 SSK003K1 SSK005K1

Meet the traveller's ready Seiko 5 Sports Style GMT, as it gains a GMT indication with the SSK001K1, SSK003K1 and SSK005K1.
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some real life pictures here, I think the black one looks incredible. The article doesn't tell if it's a bi or unidirectionnal bezel tho.

This is the first time i get excited about an affordable Seiko watch in a long long time.
 
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