D.O.T. Watchworks - Run by Jake Bourdeau, a well known hobbyist and watch restorer. Reasonable fees and pricing! Each movement is hand assembled and meticulously regulated at the factory in six different orientations. No other Seiko-made watch (other than the even higher grade Credor) goes through such rigorous quality testing such as the Grand Seikos.

What you will notice about the case is that it has a satin-brushed finish on the bezel and lugs, which is what you see when looking at the watch for the most part. But as a contrast, the sides of the case are polished, showing that even on affordable watches, Seiko pays attention to the details. Naturally, since most of what you see is satin, it gives the watch a very tool-like look, which is exactly what you’d expect from a military-inspired watch like the SNZG13j1. 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. BecauseThis 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. 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. Finally, this watch has a water resistance of 30 metres, making it suitable for light splashes. Key Features: Exclusive Seiko 7S26 Calibre Also, note that each five-minute marker on the chapter ring has applied Lumibrite which helps with the legibility together with the hands. As a military field watch should, it puts the utmost importance on legibility. Overall, the dial is clean and legible. Seiko 5 SNZG13j1 movement

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. 😉 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. Seiko is perhaps most known for making reliable and qualitative watches that will last a long time, at an affordable price.With that said, as Seiko’s popularity has grown, so have its collections and number of watches. Today, there are tons of different collections and countless models to choose from for all kinds of purposes and preferences. Therefore, there certainly is a Seiko watch for everyone. But which should you choose? All in all, the Seiko 5 SNZG13j1 is a sporty tool watch with a military/field watch insertion. For the price, we can’t expect a lot, but this watch lives up to all expectations and more.My SNKE01K on my Seiko SKZ211K’s solid linked bracelet (left) and with the original Seiko 5 bracelet (right) 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.

If you are looking for an affordable sporty automatic watch, the Seiko 5 collection is definitely a good place to look. These watches are affordable, sporty, and powered by durable automatic movements. Seiko's timepiece unites a solid stainless steel case with a silver wristband created from stainless steel. Seiko SNKE01K1At the same time, the bracelet wears quite comfortable and gives it a sporty look that goes very well together with the design of the watch. 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 If there’s one thing I know about Seiko, they have myriad models of Seiko 5s that many of them have short production market life spans. Seiko does produce their best selling designs for years and drop those that aren’t profitable. Therefore they move on and introduce new models to keep the market fresh.

The Seiko 5 line of watches is vast, including watches from a number of genres (dive, dress, military) with varying dial colors, case finishes and strap choices for each model. That said, you very well may be wondering “What makes a Seiko 5 a Seiko 5?” That’s a great question, and from researching the subject, I have learned that the 5 in the Seiko 5 name signifies five key components of any Seiko 5 watch found across the entire line. These components are as follows;Seiko Production Date Calculator - Jayhawk’s automated production date calculator for selected Seiko calibers! 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. With that said, whilst this is a sporty watch, it is still quite small. This is part of the reason why it is so popular across such a wide audience as it can be worn by people with both large and small wrists, as well as men and women. It is a small watch, but because of this, it becomes perfect for everyday wear and all kinds of occasions. It is small enough to slip under a cuff but at the same time sporty enough to be worn with a pair of jeans. The bracelet links are of medium quality (I’m not implying that they are bad) and they are of the folded link type, as with all basic Seiko 5s. Unfortunately Seiko decided that this watch should have a semi-integrated bracelet, which precludes the straightforward fitting of aftermarket leather straps. For the price, the case is actually really well-made and has a nice combination of polished and brushed elements. But of course, some minor flaws/downsides are only to be expected for a watch of this price.