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

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You can expect to loose around 1 minute per month in accuracy, however, this is easily sorted when you adjust the date. So, if you are one of these watch lovers, then I suggest that you consider this nice watch already. Above: A Submariner-styled SKX007 mod, with a SKX171 dial. Very nice stuff! (Source: /u/landingshortly on Reddit) The 21 jewels you see in this Seiko 5 Sports Collection Model doesn’t only have an aesthetic value. It serves in a way to reduce friction, and improve its accuracy and longevity.

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 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. The watch, with its matte aluminum finishing, clean dial, and compact 37mm case, is an exercise in simplicity. Before we start dissecting this bad boy, let’s get an idea of just where the Seiko 5 series came from. Seiko 5 Sports Automatic 6601-8930 – Nov 1965 – Photography by Worn & Wound The SNZF17 Seiko 5 Sea Urchin is a sporty and stylish timepiece that delivers great value for money. It is robust, durable, and timeless in design.

While examining all the most commonly modded Seiko watches, one thing we’ve observed is that people usually gravitate towards the cult classic Seiko designs, such as the SKX007 or the Turtle.

The watch’s hardlex crystal includes scratch-resistance that helps extend the watch’s lifespan. It’s important to note that the scratch-resistance isn’t as sturdy as other materials like sapphire glass.

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The SNK809 has a mass-produced movement, but it’s Seiko’s in-house 7S26 automatic movement with 21 jewels and a 40-hour power reserve. Now, I hope this Review of mine would help you in making your decisions. In the end, it is your preferences that will matter. You certainly know what would look best on you. And you also know what would not.