Seiko 5 Men's Automatic Watch with Black Dial Analogue Display and Black Fabric Strap SNK809K2

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Outside of that, you have a fairly standard chapter ring, featuring relatively small numbers along with tiny lume pips that mark each hour. A slim white circle houses the rest of the text, including the applied Seiko logo at the typical central position, with the famous Seiko 5 shield placed immediately below it. I’m not normally a fan of the ‘5’ logo, though I’ll admit it looks quite good on this watch. It’s well-sized and suits the colourway rather nicely. The SNK809 lands somewhere between a classic IWC pilot’s watch and a Hamilton Khaki Field Watch, and borrows some of the best elements of both. Fully lume-filled minute and hour hands The watch, with its matte aluminum finishing, clean dial, and compact 37mm case, is an exercise in simplicity. I mentioned earlier in our specifications section that the Seiko featured a Seiko 7S26 movement. The Seiko 7S26 automatic movement is basic 21 jewel style movement.

This watch is definitely worth buying, especially for novice watch collectors. Seiko SNK809 specifications The SNK809 is a light and comfortable watch with military-inspired styling, blending elements of classic field and pilots watches. The case is solid, the design is simple, and the bead-blasted matte finish is utilitarian. This all perfectly fits the military-field-pilot watch style. It’s well-built and doesn’t feel at all cheap in hand. The next step up would have been sapphire glass which is scratch proof rather than the scratch resistant you see in Hardlex crystal. Due to the price of sapphire glass though you only really see it on premium watches. Strap & ClaspBut the SNK809 continues to impress with its solid build that rivals far more expensive timepieces. It has nice weight to it and feels great on the wrist. Overall I highly recommend the Seiko SNK809, and it deserves it. We took a look at some of the watches benefits and highlighted some of the negatives associated with it but I feel it still whole heartedly deserves the 9/10 that we’ve awarded it.

Align your expectations correctly, and you’ll be pleasantly surprised with the SNK809. There aren’t Rolex or Patek levels of case finishing, accuracy, or movement decoration, but that’s not the point here. I mentioned earlier that I’m not overly fond of fabric straps, that being said they’re still extremely comfortable and hard wearing. The Seiko 5 SNK809 is one of the most popular watches from Seiko. It is loved and appreciated by watch enthusiasts and regular watch-wearers alike.If you are looking for an affordable automatic mechanical watch, there are not many better alternatives than the SNK809. It’s that watch you can wear all-year round without people ever noticing you only have that one watch. Are there reasons to buy the SNK809 besides price? Yes, I’d say there are. Fit and comfort: a watch size that worksThe Seiko 5 SNK809 has a Hardlex hardened mineral crystal. Hardlex is more rugged than an acrylic crystal, which is what you might expect to find on a watch of this price. And while many people prefer sapphire crystals these days, Seiko’s proprietary Hardlex is a decent budget alternative. It’s less scratch-resistant than sapphire but also a bit more shatterproof. However, it’s generally not going to be as durable as sapphire in many situations. Now, if you’re blessed with extra-large hands or forearms, you might find the standard 37mm case a bit tiny. But the guys at Seiko understand that yes, you never miss forearm day in the gym, and they’ve come up with the 42mm SNZG15. Fast forward five decades later and the SNK809 stands out as the best-priced automatic made by a major brand. Powered by the time-tested 7S26 movement, this timepiece graces the wrists of millions as their daily beater watch. Change up the strap with a leather one maybe, and you get a wristwatch that will be a nice complement to that tailored suit. With a water resistance of 99ft, you can confidently even go swimming or snorkeling with your automatic without a care in the world.

And the most important part, in line with the watch’s ethos, is that it is reliable and sturdy. It has a power reserve of about 40 hours. You’ll see from this Seiko 5 SNK809 automatic review that the watch stands by its values and offers great value for money with excellent design, which has no doubt been the reason for its huge popularity among Seiko watch fans. The Seiko SNK809 features a water resistance of 30m or 3 bar if you prefer reading it that way. 30m water resistance isn’t much, but I don’t expect you’re going to go all out diving with this style of watch.Nothing is more satisfying than watching the gears and levers of a manual timepiece working in beautiful synchrony. It might not look as intricate as some other watches, but the 7S26 movement in this is still a sight to behold. The Strap One of the most convenient things about owning a Seiko 5 is just how easy it is to find someone that can properly service it. The Seiko 5 SNK809 may be the best automatic watch on the market in this price range. It is a stylish, sleek, and well-respected timepiece that is long-lasting, durable, and comfortable to wear.

The other thing that makes the SNK809 worth buying is its size. While watches are slowly coming down in size, and there are more and more sub-40mm offerings available all the time, there are still not as many to be found in the 36-37mm range. For those with smaller wrists or those who prefer smaller or mid-sized watches, the SNK series fits the bill.

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 For its’ price point, this is one of the most reliable automatics there is. Seiko 5 Military – Let’s Talk History