About this deal
The Seiko SNXS79 is a mechanical automatic watch with movement-case reference 7S26-0480. It houses the 7S26 caliber with 21 jewels, running at 21600 bph with an accuracy of +45/-35 seconds per day. It has a 41 hours power reserve, no hand-winding and no stop seconds hand function. Ref. The Seiko SNXS79 comes on a brushed bracelet with hollow end links, folded links and a stamped clasp. The bracelet feels cheap and sounds rattly, so I promptly swapped it out for a strap instead. While the 19 mm lug width may be odd, I managed to squeeze in a 20 mm leather strap. Depending on the region, bracelet model and other features you may find this watch reference written as SNXS79J, SNXS79J1, SNXS79J2, SNXS79K, SNXS79K1, SNXS79K2, SNXS79P, SNXS79P1, SNXS79P2, etc.
SEIKO 5 Mens Automatic Watch SNXS79 with Black Dial and SEIKO 5 Mens Automatic Watch SNXS79 with Black Dial and
The Seiko SNXS79 is often dubbed the affordable Datejust alternative. It’s easy to see why with its baton markers, clean dial and date window — but make no mistake, the SNXS79 very much posses an identity of its own. Let’s see if the Seiko SNXS79 truly lives up to its reputation as an affordable Datejust alternative. The Seiko SNXS79 may often be compared to a Datejust, but I would say it is more than that. It is a flattering comparison, but the Seiko SNXS79 stands on its own by taking the best elements of several watches and interpreting it in its own unique way. This is one of the best dials you can find in a Seiko 5 and the rectangular hour markers and baton hands exude class against the brilliant sunburst grey dial. There’s probably no better alternative among Seiko 5s if you’re looking for a classic everyday watch that would still look relevant decades from now.