Seiko Mens 5 Sports Automatic Orange Bracelet Watch SRPD59K1

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For this price, you’re getting a great-looking, solidly-built, highly-serviceable, and versatile automatic diver’s watch. Moreover, you’ll be buying your way into an online community of SKX collectors that will gladly take you in and show you the ropes to modding. If you’re not interested in DIY customizations, you can be sure that your SKX011 will give you plenty to talk about with other watch collectors that you meet in the flesh.

Never mind. The Seiko Diver is a “fun” mechanical watch that’s not afraid of a bit of rough and tumble, priced to go. It’s kinda like a creamsicle that tells the time and doesn’t melt. Orange you glad I reviewed it? The strap of the Seiko Orange Monster is made of a strong stainless steel and measures 20mm in width. It fastens with a fold over style clasp that includes a safety catch. The strap can be replaced if you decide that’s something you would like to do. It comes in a good box, with instructions to set date & time and the guarantee. Being a Seiko I expect it to last a long time and with it's distinctive colour remain a talking point.While the case is crafted entirely of stainless steel, Seiko plays with different finishes on the metal to make the look of the watch a bit more intriguing. Indeed, the top of the case is brushed while the case flanks and crown guard have been polished to a mirror finish. The first Seiko watches to have a “Monster-like design” are two quartz watches, ref. SLR001 and SLR003, which were equipped with the 8F35 movement with perpetual calendar. On the other hand, this makes for a rather rigid and bulky strap that can be uncomfortable to wear for an extended period of time. The “wave” design is iconic to Seiko dive watches and many collectors seek it out, however, I was not able to get over the discomfort factor in the time that I wore the SKX011.

The Seiko Orange Monster SKX781 is, without a doubt, a visually appealing timepiece that can easily catch the attention of everyone. Its sleek silver exterior and exceptionally bright orange dial create an ensemble that prioritises maximum legibility underwater. This colour combination also gives the Seiko Orange Monster a professional yet vibrant appeal that is very versatile, so that it stands out easily in a crowd and can elevate virtually any outfit, be it formal or casual. As one of the better dive watch options available on the market, you will certainly not regret adding this highly-functional and budget-friendly timekeeper to your watch collection. Up Close with the Seiko Orange Monster SKX781 The Diver’s reassuringly hefty, and both the crown and the bezel move with admirable (if not ultimate) precision. Too bad the bezel’s edge is about aggressive as a garden snail. We understand the importance of sizing the length of your watch bracelet or strap to provide the perfect fit. Our simple to use watch sizing guide allows you to measure the size of your wrist from the comfort of your own home. Unlike many automatic watches, this model comes with a Seconds-Stop function which allows the wearer to completely halt the movement within the watch. First released in the 90s, the SKX Seiko 5 Sports watches were a modernised version of the classics – updating the reliability and durability of the 1960s originals. The 90s collection offered improved practicality – enhanced water resistance, strengthened crystals along with luminous hands and hour markers. These wearable, loveable values still stay strong in today’s modernised Seiko 5 Sports designs.

Fit and finish

Like many other Seiko dive watches, the Seiko Orange Monster SKX781 is powered by the brand’s impressive Calibre 7S26 movement. Held together by 21 jewels, this automatic movement beats at 21,600 vibrations per hour (3Hz) and possesses a 40-hour power reserve. Lastly, protecting the face of the SKX011 is a scratch-resistant and shatter-proof Seiko Hardlex crystal. While often the first component that most modders substitute for sapphire as soon as they can, the Hardlex does a proper job of safeguarding the SKX011.