With its industry-standard lug width of 20mm, you have a wide array of straps to choose from shall you wish to change. If you wish to change to a different strap other than a NATO, the drilled lugs make changing straps a breeze. The Japanese manufacturers, especially Seiko focus quite heavily on perfecting the dial. And here, even at this low price point, they do not disappoint. The dial is a beautiful beige, with a sloped rehaut in the same hue, marked with the minutes. The dial has a chameleon like ability to look a different hue under different lighting conditions. And though there is no gradation in colour on the dial, it may sometimes appear to be have a gradation like a dégradé effect under some conditions. We rather like this effect, and kind of animates the dial. The dial design has a clarity of a true dive watch, though with a water resistance rating of 100m, it barely scrapes through what we would call a dive watch. Amongst the wide range range of affordable watches that Seiko offers, we have the 2019 novelty Seiko 5 SRPE67K1. In fact, Seiko’s 5 Sports collection is considered one of the best collections of affordable automatic watches in the world. Few brands can compete with the quality, durability, and finish in relation to the price that Seiko offers.

The watch is refined to only include the necessary elements to give a clean look, with a focus on durability and legibility. Photo Notes: All the images here were taken with the Fujifilm GFX100, a 100 Mpx camera equipped with the GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR and the MCEX-18G WR extension tube. Seiko 5 Sports SRPD67K1 Specifications Compared to other models within the same Seiko 5 line, the SRPD67K1 does have a more formal air, rather than sporty or casual mood that the others evoke. But aesthetics aside, they are the same watch. Concluding thoughts

SEIKO 5 SPORTS ‘FIELD’ DESIGN 

Underwriters at Lloyd’s are members of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. You may be entitled to compensation from the Scheme if the Underwriters are unable to meet their obligations to you under this contract. If you were entitled to compensation under the Scheme, the level and extent of the compensation would depend on the nature of this contract. Further Information about the scheme is available from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme 10th Floor, Beaufort House, 15 St. Botolph Street, London EC3A 7QU. An issue with affordable watches is often that their bracelets rattle due to hollow end links and folded links, but Seiko’s choice of skipping the bracelet and going for a NATO strap instead means a low-quality bracelet doesn’t harm the overall quality impression of this watch which is a nice thing. Underwriters at Lloyd’s are authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Further details can be found on the Financial Services Register at www.fca.org.uk/register All products arrive with an official manufacturer's warranty, this insurance option is added protection against accidental loss, damage or theft. The colour scheme also makes it more sober and perhaps more formal, and fits the Seiko designation of the Suit Watch. And at this price level, we think it is good value.

All in all, the Seiko 5 SRPE67K1 is a perfect watch that offers exceptional value for money. Its build quality and finish punch well above its own weight and thanks to its clean design, it is surprisingly versatile. If you want to dress this watch up, you can add a stylish leather strap, and if you want to go for a more casual look, the NATO strap works great. Unless specifically agreed in writing by the Underwriters this insurance shall be governed by the laws of England and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the UK Courts. The SRPD67K1 is within the line which Seiko calls the Suits line. The intent being that this is perhaps more formal, and suitable to be worn with a suit. But it seems to us that the entire collection is rather similar, and can easily interchange between intended use. I received this watch as a Christmas present in 2019, and our use case was to put the watch to task as a daily beater. A tool watch. The case, dial and hands Having said that, the point of this movement is not to be finished to a Patek Philippe standard, but rather to be durable and reliable for everyday wear. Specifications Overall, the SRPD67K1 is an excellent tool watch. It is well designed, well made, and is rugged and tough in day to day use as a tool watch. The bracelet lends the use case to more situations, making it perfect for hot and humid weather. Our only wish is that the movement run with a higher precision, but that would only increase the price.

For women, dainty, fuss-free designs in silver sit alongside more striking pieces, featuring two-tone steel and gold, as well as sparkling diamond finishes that befit their iconic logo.