Seiko Men's Analogue Automatic Watch with Stainless Steel Bracelet – SNKL45K1

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This watch has a water resistance of 30 metres, meaning it should only be exposed to light splashes of water. Seiko is a very popular choice for people’s first watches and although it wasn’t my first watch ( that spot is reserved for a watch I had when I was about 7), the Seiko SARB033 was my first mechanical watch. Traditionally, this was so dive watches could have larger hour markers, and be more legible when divers used them underwater. I don’t consider 38mm a ‘big’ watch by any means, but if 38mm is what you’re looking for, look no further than the Seiko SARB033. Out of the three in the lineup, the SSK003 is a personal favorite of my current collection, thanks to its rich blue sunburst dial, and a matching blue/black two-tone bezel that helps you keep track of A.

Just that little details shifts it a bit too sport and less dress enough that I don't think it works.I think we’re all aware at this point that its an important watch, not only for Omega but for the entire industry. But, if you are lucky enough to be able to afford a 5, you can rest assured it’s an investment that will last you for years to come. In the event of you needing an extra-long wrist bracelet, which requires an extension to the original watch, we must obtain extra links from the manufacturer, and in this event, we will contact you to inform you of any possible delays or applicable charges. The included Jubilee bracelet is one of the most solid I’ve ever worn, and I’ve tried dozens of third-party Jubilees from companies like Strapcode for watches like my SKX.

The radiant blue sunburst dial of the SRPE53 compliments the polished bezel, and brushed bracelet, although this watch would look just as at home on a NATO strap or leather band. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. One of the first mechanical watches I ever bought for myself, the SNXS79, has an extremely luxurious and rich-looking sunburst anthracite dial.Seiko 5 watches are durable, and their 7S26/4R36 movements are reliable workhorses known to withstand some abuse and survive it. Because it’s slightly overshadowed by the 23, the SNKL15 isn’t quite as expensive and can be found slightly more affordably. Sure it doesn’t have hacking or hand winding but I’m not sure how much of a deal-breaker this is for something that costs less than most official straps from the Swiss giants.

I limited my choices down to the SNKL23 and SNKL45 as an everyday/ dress watch, but I can't decide on which I like more. I was gifted a gold Seiko 5 from the ’80s passed down from my grandfather, which I wear regularly, and barely shows any signs of wear. The flat brushed surfaces are offset by curved polished areas, which allow the watch to catch light in a way that resembles a luxury watch much more than other watches of this caliber. The dial appears black at first but exposes itself as a rich, very dark sunburst brown when exposed to direct light.The SRPD55is nicknamed the 5KX, as it’s a Seiko 5 largely based on one of the most legendary Seiko dive watches of all time, the SKX.

It “just” has 100 meters of water resistance, which is supposedly not enough for spoiled Seiko purists, but is more than enough for the average joe like myself who just wants to take a dip in the pool, or swim at the beach, and isn’t going on a serious dive expedition. Both the watch’s open case back and the front of it are protected by highly durable hardlex crystal glass.

Unlike other Seiko 5s, this model only has a little bit of lume, meaning it won’t light up like a torch when in the dark. Seiko’s exclusive 7S26 calibre automatic movement powers this watch, it consists of 21 jewels and it offers an accuracy of -20/+40 seconds per day. While it’s not solid gold, Seiko is known to do a great job of plating their gold watches so that it doesn’t come off after wear.