Seiko Men's Analogue Automatic Self-Winding Watch with Stainless Steel Bracelet – SNXS73K

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The movement is also viewable via the see-through display case back, a feature found on luxury watches. The stainless steel case and bezel are polished, as are the outer edges of the applied hour markers and hands. The Seiko 7S26 movement has powered the watches of military service members, deep-sea divers, and emergency responders for almost 30 years, which is all the testament you need regarding its durability and reliability. Seiko is also one of the world's most renowned and respected watch brands, which significantly improves its resale value if you decide to sell it in the future, but also comes with the satisfaction of ownership that you’re wearing a watch with a celebrated heritage should you choose to keep it in your collection. The recessed crown allows it to sit almost completely flush against the case, which adds to its clean look.

Seiko 5 SNXS79 | Ref. SNXS79 Watches on Chrono24

The SNXS79 comes on a three-piece link satin-brushed stainless steel bracelet with folded links and hollow end links. As my appreciation for watches (and my watch collection) grew, I began to appreciate the little aspects and nuances of a watch, more. While this design ensures that the crown doesn’t dig into your wrist, it also makes adjusting the watch cumbersome at times as you have to “pop” the crown out from the case through the back of the watch. Heck, James Bond wore a NATO strap much smaller than the lug width of his Rolex Submariner in some of his movies. That’s when I did some more digging, to find an automatic watch that was affordable, looked great and had solid build quality.There are also some similar Seiko 5 variants you may want to consider if you’re already looking at the SNXS79.

Seiko Mens SNXS79K Automatic Stainless Steel Watch Seiko Mens SNXS79K Automatic Stainless Steel Watch

Rotate the crown forward (clockwise) to change the date, and rotate the crown backward (counter-clockwise) to change the day. In 198I when I was travelling through Switzerland , I purchased an Omega mechanical and 2 Longines mechanical watches and in 1990 my generous sister pursued a Swiss made Ebel.

At the time, after wearing a dive watch for a couple of months, I thought the Seiko 5 looked too small and effeminate on me.

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It’s absolutely awesome that your father’s Seiko stood the test of time, though, can’t say I’m entirely surprised! So for a watch with a 19mm lug width, feel free to use a 20mm leather strap, as long as you have the proper, 19mm springbar. The display is undoubtedly lovely, with working days in black, Saturday in blue, and Sunday in red font. This is especially helpful if you already own watches and watch straps with an 18mm width, so you can swap between them.The parcel has been bogged down at their warehouse for 14 long days, then handed over to another intermediary, who handed it to their branch in PL, then shipped it via the Polish Post’s courier service. It’s a simple, elegant, and classic design, with a subtle chamfer between the top surface and the flanks narrowing down to the lug tips, giving the watch a sleek and streamlined appearance. While Hardlex is tougher than an ordinary mineral crystal, have no illusions – it’ll eventually scratch. You could also wear a 20mm NATO, Perlon, or Leather strap, as long as you still use 19mm spring bars.

Seiko Unisex Analogue Quartz Watch with Stainless Steel Seiko Unisex Analogue Quartz Watch with Stainless Steel

A considerable advantage of this one is Seiko’s Magic Lever bidirectional winding system, first introduced in 1959. Edit: This watch has a uniform brushed finish on the top of the case and I cannot confirm if this was how it was produced for older models or if this was a custom job done by a pro.This means it’ll fit comfortably on most people’s wrists without hanging over the edge, even on those with smaller wrists. Grey market specimens can be found in the US and Europe, however, they won’t be covered by Seiko’s warranty. I’m a practical person and don’t give a rat’s arse about status symbols, I like things that are a reasonable cost to purchase, reliable and long lasting.