SEIKOSeries 5 Automatic White Dial Men's Watch SNKL75K1
N**O
Sublime Seiko with DateJust Vibe (PS The bracelet is just fine.)
Product photos do not do this beautiful little watch justice. Seiko is the king of watch houses imo, and I've collected (countless) watches for decades. There's one thing Seiko does better than anyone else -- that's dials. And that's true all up/down the price range from entry-level $100 Seiko5s to $20K Grand Seikos. This SNKL75 sports a beautiful white dial, subtlety textured to catch the light. It definitely gives off a Rolex DateJust vibe on wrist though it's not a homage watch, is very much an original design. Something else you simply won't find at this price -- fantastic long-lasting lume. Seiko certainly didn't skimp here. It puts on a beautiful light show at first when fully charged and is visible enough in darkness hours later to tell the time at night. On to the controversial bracelet. You will often hear that "Seiko skimps on the quality of their bracelets on their lower-priced watches. You should replace them." Wrong. Their stock bracelet is just fine. Though not over-engineered, and not "top-of-the-line" build-quality-wise, it is not "cheap". It is designed to be flexible and light, thus it rattles when you shake it. If that upsets you, don't shake the watch. The links are folded (not solid), and end links hollow. How much do you think Seiko saves on that tiny amount of steel? This is not done to save production costs. It's done to keep the watch light and comfortable to wear, keep the weight of the case and bracelet balanced, and make the metal bracelet less rigid on wrist. I know it's not "cheap" because of the level of detail (incredible at this price, really) -- polished and brushed surfaces, on the bracelet. (Watches with cheap bracelets invariably have only polished surfaces. The cost is in the finishing, not "hollow v solid"!) The bracelet is perfectly matched -- both in terms of design and weight/feel to the case and dial. The bracelet and case are both part of one design! Replacing the bracelet on this watch would be a crime. Lastly, the 7s26 movement in this watch is a fine caliber that's been around for decades and in millions of watches. No, it doesn't "hack or hand-wind", but you know what? It will last forever and keep great time without servicing. Seiko has discontinued this classic movement, which is a shame. If you're just starting down the watch collecting rabbit hole, my advise would be to skip the Ali Express "Chinese Specials". Don't listen to the YouTube guys (Jody and whomever else) who push off-brand watches based on "spec" -- sapphire crystals, hacking hand winding movements. You're not buying a toaster. You buying a functional little piece of design art you wear on your wrist. That art doesn't have to be expensive but should be original art, so stay away from those homage watches too. Stick with Seiko 5 and their cousin watch house, Orient for automatic watches. Seiko 5, Orient Bambino, Orient Tri-Star for automatics in this price range. (You can also skip the awful Swatch Sistem 51 watches too -- Swiss Made garbage.) Do yourself a favor, learn from my past missteps, skip the rest in the $75 to $150 price range (and that also includes Invicta). Stick with Seiko 5, Orient Bambino, Orient Tri-Star in this price range.
H**R
amazing
i became a chick magnet and it is very durable and super super stylish. the automatic function does tweak out sometimes but it fixes itself. so worth the 100$ and it is adjustable. goes with every fit bro
A**R
Worn daily for 3 years now. 1/4th the price of a Presage and just as elegant and functional
Absolutely recommend this to anyone looking to get into watches and especially anyone trying to get their first automatic mechanical watch. It’s the perfect mix of dress and sport yet affordable enough that you’re not going to mind wearing it everyday or treating as a beater plus they just look better with wear and time. Wore the first year and a half with a smooth black Italian leather band and the second year and a half with this “beads of rice” style band that perfectly matches the mix of polished and brushed metals on the watch case for about $50. From a distance looks like an unsuspecting white face but as you can see in the close up it’s a great example of the beautiful detail that seiko is known for. When I first got this I bought two different seiko 5 models with slightly different white faces to compare and I fell in love with this one and returned the other. I saw another review saying one of their days of the week was spelled wrong in Spanish but this is not the case with my piece. It appears they received an error which is interesting.
J**N
warranty
NOT WARANTED BY SEIKO. NO WARRANTY REGISTERATION CERTIFICATE IN THE MANUAL. IT TUNS OUT WATCH SAVINGS IS NOT A AUTHORIZED SELLER It kept good time but within several days this watch quit running. I gave it a shake and it ran for about 2 weeks and stopped again . I sent it back to the seller and was without it about a month . I got it back ,now it is losing 1 min. every 2 days. I sent it back again. That took another month, same thing losing 1 min. two days. I threw it in the trash. I SHOULD HAVE RETURNED IT TO AMAZON.
W**T
Loses one minute in 24 hrs.
I have never owned an automatic watch before. I had to purchase a watch winder so it wouldn't run down over night. Will eventually go back to battery powered watch.
A**R
GOOD PRODUCT
Works well, keeps good time. Definitely holds up to the Seiko quality of watches past.
G**
Great Watch
Purchased this watch for my husband, he’s a watch enthusiast, he wanted a every day watch, automatic. He’s been very happy with his new watch, loves the color, thickness and the exhibition case back.
A**1
LOVE IT!
This watch is terrific! It looks great, fits perfectly, and keeps great time. I expect it to last for years and absolutely love it!
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