Seiko Men's Analogue Automatic Watch with Textile Strap – SNK805K2

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There are many other models in the Cocktail Time line, and most offer the same kind of dial design, with different color themes to choose from.

Note that this is static pressure, which is not the same as 30 meters beneath the surface in practice. In fact, one of my earliest Summer Special articles sat around as a Fratello favorite for quite some time. This means that amongst watch collectors and enthusiasts, it is a watch that is appreciated and respected. That would make sense as Seiko has made efforts to refine its image and move upmarket, but it also represents an opportunity. The older 5 models provide cheaper way of getting roughly the same experience with very few sacrifices.Seiko have done a great job with the strap though matching not only the face color, but also the brushed steel look or the rings on the strap, to give the watch a very upmarket feel.

On some recent posts on the Seiko 5 Sports Instagram feed, the brand has announced new versions of these watches (SRPG33K1) with the 4R36 movement and, sadly, a crown at 3:00. The watch, with its matte aluminum finishing, clean dial, and compact 37mm case, is an exercise in simplicity. But all the Seiko 5 SNK models come in the popular 18 mm lug width, which means finding new straps won’t be a problem. The indices have lumed dots on their outer edge, and their placement on the outside of the dial means there’s room for the date window and a lume dot for better nighttime visibility.They have crammed in a lot of detail with a larger ring of minutes, followed by a smaller one of hours. If you’re like me, you can spend hours at a time browsing watch forums without a real idea of what you’re looking for. The surface is slightly matte, giving it a lovely texture while also reducing glare and reflections, and helping to boost visibility.

The sides, on the other hand, are polished, which creates a nice contrast, and gives the watch a greater perception of quality and being well-finished. It’s a touch of waviness, which points to something in the case stamping process and subsequent finishing work. Night performance is good across the board, with each staying illuminated for a similar amount of time in dark conditions.

Despite the fact that a white dial is made of silver plating, the insertion of minor scissions at seemingly random locations allows the dial to form a complex depth that is impossible to replicate.