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The watch is presented on a three-link Oyster-style bracelet with a satin finish which goes very well with the sporty appeal of this watch. Because The watch is powered by the in-house Automatic Seiko caliber 7S26. This movement beats with a frequency of 21600bph and has 21 jewels. This watch is also appreciated by watch enthusiasts because it keeps a sporty and timeless design, it is equipped with an automatic movement that is built to last, and of course, is very affordable. Whether you are looking for a sporty and affordable timepiece that can take a beating or are looking to buy your first automatic watch to dip your toes into the world of horology, the SNKE01k1 is a great choice. Seiko 5 SNKE01k1 case
Accurate as necessary. For its price point its well within acceptable deviation. You might want to have the local watchsmith do a cleaning and adjustment if its that important. Like most Seiko dress watches, the lume of the SNKE01K is on the poor side. You really need to charge the lume with an ultraviolet light to get this watch to glow to its maximum brightness. Because the sparsely applied lume material, I find it a bit hard to read the time in total darkness. Here are a two lume shots of this watch. Nothing to shout about, really. Adequate is more a befitting description. True enough, it worked like a charm. My SNKE01K immediately felt substantially heavier on the wrist but on the flip side, the watch now feels “bracelet-heavy". It feels like I’m more conscious of the weight of the bracelet than the Seiko 5 itself! Sitting on top of the case, Seiko uses its proprietary Hardlex crystal. It’s not as tough as a sapphire crystal, but it is not something we can expect to have in a watch at this price point.The SNZG13j1 is a sporty field watch with a tool-like design and a military-inspired vibe. This watch is particularly appreciated for being robust and long-lasting, whilst being extremely affordable. With that said, it is great value for money. With a price of just north of 100 USD, there’s no denying this is an affordable watch. But whilst it is affordable, it is not cheap. Don’t get these confused. And yes, whilst it is sporty, it is exceptionally suitable for everyday wear. For the price, the watch offers exceptional value for money in terms of build quality, finish, and durability. This watch is built to last and is equipped with a long-lasting workhorse movement. This watch is a perfect entry-level automatic timepiece for someone who is looking to dip their toes into the world of watches but is also perfect for those who are just looking for a clean and elegant everyday timepiece that they can rely on.
In terms of design, the case is simple, clean, and elegant. There’s nothing that stands out, which makes it similar to the designs of military field watches. 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 The watch offers a water resistance of 100m/330 feet which is quite good for a watch in this price range that, additionally, isn’t even a dive watch. A military watch is not necessarily made for being underwater for longer periods of time, so 100M should do just fine for everyday wear. But with that said, this watch does not have a screw-down. It is a push-pull crown that is unsigned.
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The Seiko 5 SNKE01k1 is, as mentioned, a sporty watch that (obviously) meets all of the requirements to be a Seiko 5 watch. What does this mean?
Why not? Well, it’s just that I’m so used to wearing larger sized timepieces and this one almost feels like a ladies’ watch on me. 😉 I’ve seen many basic Seiko 5 models and there are just too many to choose from. Some retain the classic vintage look while others come with interesting, sporty designs. The dial of the SNZG is good example of a utilitarian dial that while displaying considerable information, remains well balanced, clean and legible. Along the very outer rim of the dial is a raised internal bezel with large luminescent hash markers for hours and small non-lume hash markers for minutes/seconds. This raised bezel not only ads depth to the dial, but also draws your eye toward the hour/minute/second markers with a greater ease. All in all, it is easy to see why the SNKE01k1 is so immensely popular. For the price, it has a superbly finished case and a timeless and elegant design. It is powered by a durable and reliable automatic movement and definitely punches well above its own weight, and its competitors in terms of value for money. 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, as well as the world’s first TV watch, and the Seiko Kinetic, which is the first watch ever to generate its own electricity from the movement of the wearer. Seiko are unique in that they manufacture every aspect of every watch in-house, because of their ruthless pursuit of perfection even including growing their own quartz crystals and sapphires.Actually, I never got to size the bracelet for my wrist because a savvy forum member in SCWF had a brilliant idea on how to upgrade the factory issued bracelet (thanks, “Ultraman Pat"!) 🙂 He found out that the 22mm solid link bracelet for the 1st generation Seiko Atlas models could be substituted instead by removing the end pieces. As mentioned, the movement is not decorated, but it’s not the end of the world. It does exactly what you would expect it to. Seiko 5 SNZG13j1 bracelet This is a watch for people who are looking to dip their toes into the world of mechanical watches, but also for those who just want something reliable that won’t let them down.
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