Seiko 5 Men's Automatic Watch with Blue Dial Analogue Display and Silver Stainless Steel Bracelet SNXS77

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A majority of the "Seiko 5" watches have the automatic 7S26B "21 Jewel" movement (like the "SNK807K2") but I wanted to go with the Japanese made version. After reading a lot about the "7S26 vs. 7S36" movements on the net, it's hard to say if the average consumer will ever know the difference. Compared to the very similar half-priced SNK807K2, I prefer the SNZG11J1 model because: The ref. SNZG13K1 is paired with a three-piece link stainless steel bracelet. The ref. SNZG15K1 is an identical timepiece, but mounted on a textile strap. Both versions start at around 180 USD. Continuing with this review, we get to what is in my opinion the most remarkable aspect of this Seiko SRPE77, the ice blue dial. Not only does the dial have a beautiful brushed sunray finish, but it also appears to have a woven texture that, once more, I’ve yet to encounter on any other Seiko 5 Sports watch.

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.

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. In 2020, Seiko incorporated the 5 Sports series into the Seiko 5 collection. The collection thus comprises the Sports, Suits, Street, Specialist, and Sense series in addition to classic Seiko 5 models. While the Sports line mostly offers diving and pilot's watches, you'll find some colorful, stainless steel diving watches in the Suits line as well. The Seiko Sense and Street series are home to playful, multicolored designs. Lastly, the Specialist line features diving watches made of stainless steel, some of which have a bronze or golden exterior. The hands are clean and simple and shaped like swords. The minute and hour hands have lumina on them for luminosity. Each 5-minute marking also has dots of luminova. It also has a white seconds hand. Quite basic and not much to say about it.

Overall, this Milanese bracelet is very fluid and flexible. While counterintuitive, I found the heft made it more comfortable to wear and provided the feeling of having a substantial and well-built timepiece when on the wrist. 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 mechanism within the watch is 4R36 automatic movement which is built in house and the calibre is comprised of 24 Jewels and a 41 hour power reserve. The watches wear quite comfortably and, as I’ve alluded to throughout this review, the Milanese bracelet is an outstanding option because of its looks and feel.There’s not much to complain about when it comes to the finishing of the case. In fact, the combination of both brushed and polished elements is not something we expect from a watch at this price. 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. I've ridden a motorcycle through three different countries, the Alps, through rain storms and it has kept time admirably. 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.

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.

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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.

It’s also worth noting that, since the crown doesn’t screw down into the case, the depth rating on the case is 100m as opposed to the 200m rating encountered on other Seiko divers. Bezel Details 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. If you weren’t already familiar, Seiko movements are known for their reliability, durability, and affordability. They may not be the most accurate on the street, but for the price, you will be hard-pressed to find better quality. The bracelet is made from stainless steel and it comes fashioned in a classic three-link oyster style. The simplistic design of the oyster is celebrated for its practicality as well as its elegance. A deployment clasp is used to fasten the bracelet around the wearer’s wrist. The Functions: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. It is equipped with a striking blue dial with a sunburst finish that catches the light beautifully. The dial is navy/midnight blue but changes color depending on how the light hits it. 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.