Stainless steel case and bracelet. The case measures 40 mm in diameter. A three-fold clasp with push-button release secures the bracelet.

Being a diver’s watch, this Seiko 5 Sports SRPE77 is outfitted with a unidirectional diver’s bezel. Naturally, it’s also made of steel and possesses a “knurled” texture on its outer flank that helps with grip. This is generally a very simple procedure. We can do this for you, or you can get the watch adjusted locally. Option 1. Specify your wrist measurement and we will adjust it before being sent There is a wide array of automatic watches with designs inspired by diving watches in the Seiko 5 Sports collection. These include the refs. SRPD51K1, SRPD63K1, and SRPD55K2. The first two models belong to the Seiko 5 Sports family, while the latter is part of the Specialist series. All three watches are similar in terms of technology and design.This watch is the ultimate testament to the fact that affordable does not have to equal ”bad” or ”low quality”. The watch is simple but works. It is very straightforward and simply a nice watch. Seiko’s exclusive 7S26 calibre automatic movement powers this watch, it consists of 21 jewels and it offers an accuracy of -45/+45 seconds per day. This watch has a water resistance of 30 metres, meaning it should only be exposed to light splashes of water. Indeed, both the bright dial tone and intricate texture make this a very unique watch, even among its peers. You can get a great sense of the dial’s texture in the image below. Other than the different Day languages and the small print on the dial, there is no difference (either cosmetic or mechanical) between the version of this watch that are manufactured in Japan and those that are not.

The mechanical watches in the Seiko 5 collection have been enchanting watch lovers around the world since the early 1960s. It is one of the best-selling automatic watch lines worldwide and has always been aimed at sporty watch enthusiasts who are young at heart. The watch is equipped with Seiko’s proprietary Hardlex crystal. This is not as hard as sapphire crystal, but it has still proven to be very durable and scratch-resistant. The crystal is flat which means it sits well on top of the case, allowing for a flush finish. The mechanism within the watch is 4R36 automatic movementwhich is built in house and the calibre is comprised of 24 Jewelsand a 41 hour power reserve.

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Then on the plus side there is the Lume, which is excellent as expected from a Seiko. It surely serves one well through the wee hours of the night.

This SRPE77 is sold on a stainless steel mesh or “shark mesh” band. While the bracelet is on the heavier side, the heft is not uncomfortable – it also balances out the weight of the watch head very well. The dial on the ref. SNKE01K1 has a similar layout, but is surrounded by a stainless steel bezel with five-minute gradations. This model also uses the caliber 7S26 and costs roughly 145 USD. The dimensions of the Seiko 5 Sports case are well documented particularly because they drew so much inspiration from its beloved predecessor, the SKX. Nevertheless, it’s still worthwhile to list them: The bracelet of this watch has pressed metal links. These are light and feel rattly. The best way to identify an affordable watch is by feeling its bracelet, and this is true even for this watch.Ceaseless determination to innovate in every aspect of the watchmaker’s art is what defines Seiko’s 135-year history. By embracing this ethos, Seiko has been responsible for a string of industry-leading advances in the technology of time. Notably, the creation of the world’s first quartz watch in 1969. Or equally impressive the creation of the world’s first TV watch in 1982. And even more relevant today, with our abhorrent use of non-renewable energy sources, Seiko’s Kinetic. This watch had the ability to generate its own power from the movement of the wearer. The listed technological developments serve as evidence to illustrate the revolutionary impact which Seiko has had on the watchmaking world. They are also remarkably unique in that they manufacture every aspect of every watch in-house. They even grow their own quartz crystals and sapphires, hence why Seiko are renowned for being watchmaking experts. Seiko makes some of the best affordable timepieces out there. Sometimes, we wonder how they do it. In this article, we will look closer at a watch that only costs slightly more than 100 USD. In this price range, the vast majority of watches are low quality and only made to tell the time in the most basic form. But Seiko has used its expertise to create a watch that is both affordable, but also worthy of owning. This goes for the quality, the looks, and the movement inside. This is awfully impressive, so without further ado, let’s have a look at the Seiko 5 SNK793.

I can easily dress it up with a coffee brown leather strap or metal bracelet, upgrade to a NH36 movement and a domed saffire crystal with underside a-r coating; but for now I'm very happy with the watch as is. The lugs possess lug holes which make it incredibly easy to change the strap on this SRPE77. Indeed, a simple paperclip will be enough to remove the current steel bracelet and implant a different strap. That being said, I’m not sure why you’d want to change out this awesome steel band (more on the band later). The Seiko SNK793 is one of Seiko’s most affordable automatic watches in the ”5” collection. But despite this, its price tag gives you extremely great value. Seiko’s 135-year history has been marked by a ceaseless determination to innovate in every aspect of the watchmaker’s art. By embracing this mantra, Seiko has been responsible for a string of industry-leading advances in the technology of time, such as the world’s first quartz watch, the world’s first TV watch, and the Seiko Kinetic, the first watch ever to generate its own electricity from the movement of the wearer. Also, Seiko are unique in that they manufacture every aspect of every watch in-house, with this ruthless pursuit of perfection even including growing their own quartz crystals and sapphires.Leather strap watches tend to fit without a problem for most wearers. However, watches fitted with metal bracelets often need adjusting to get the perfect fit. The Seiko 5 SNZG11 J1 is in many ways the perfect watch. The Arabic Numerals are the perfect font size. It has day/date and a red-tipped seconds hand with lume. The datewheel is white, which makes it easy to read in low light. I place the watch crown down at night and gain 2 seconds a day...Amazing. Since the clasp is a slide clasp, it can be set to pretty much any length. Yet, it is not so easy to set that it can be done “on the fly.” You will likely set this once and not touch it again, seeing as how it requires a good amount of strength to close the clasp into the final position. For over 50 years, Seiko 5 Sports has delivered consistently high levels of reliability, durability, performance and value, endearing them to lovers of mechanical watches worldwide. Today, with a new design, this much-loved timepiece is re-born. By this point, I’ve had the chance to become familiar with a number of different styles within the Seiko 5 Sports family. More specifically, I’ve worn other watches within the Suits collection (same case and bracelet) for weeks on end.