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

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Accordingly, this is why I don’t really recommend this military design watch to be worn on formal events. Before we start dissecting this bad boy, let’s get an idea of just where the Seiko 5 series came from. The watch strap is made of a fabric canvas blend, it’s 18mm wide which is ideal for the case size and features a traditional buckle clasp.

Unfortunately, I'm not the only that loves the SNK803, so it will be the hardest to find of the bunch. These days you see a lot of the 42mm dials which have become very popular, but there’s still people who prefer these smaller watches. This might be an issue for some people who are sensitive to continuous sounds like watch/clock ticks. The qualities that give it such a straightforward appearance are a nod to the watch’s military roots, but they’re also a great opportunity for Seiko to show off its ability to build an insanely high-quality watch and sell it for peanuts. It’s that watch you can wear all-year round without people ever noticing you only have that one watch.However, I must admit that this model will be a bit harder to pair with the right outfit, and almost impossible to dress up.

That’s a classic pilot’s watch feature, and though it makes the SNK809’s dial much busier, it fits within the overall aesthetic. The SNK809 is styled like a field watch, which is a style that mainstream consumers will be able to more easily appreciate. The Roman numeral hour markers — inspired by those on a historic Seiko pocket watch from 1895 — are painted onto the dial at least ten times to achieve their elegant raised relief appearance, and the tips of the leaf-shaped hands are subtly curved to follow the contours of the sapphire crystal, aiding in the case’s slim profile. Recently, I was checking out a certain Seiko 5 Review because Seiko SNK809 version is making a lot of noise in the market today. What’s really impressive and worth noting is that due to the 18mm lug sizing this watch is extremely easy to swap straps for.If you're planning on swapping out your dial, you might also want to look into choosing a set of hands that complement the new dial as well. With their larger case and eye-catching textured dials, these are a great choice for the larger wristed individuals looking for a dressier piece that could maybe step into the role of being a flashier casual wearer. The Midfield models are offered in several colorways and with several bracelet and strap options including a nylon NATO.

The formula is Seiko's proprietary Lumibrite, which is known to last for quite a while and shine brightly. All sorts of mod parts, from bezels, to bezel inserts, to crystals, to bracelets, can be swapped in and out on these watches. You might also want to refer to our article that contains a checklist of all the items you need to build a fully modded watch. The watch has a titanium case that assists in the wear of this large watch on the wrist, features a ceramic bezel smooth in its action, an angled profile across the side of the case with the help of the Zaratsu polish and sharply angled endlinks. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below.The original Seiko Speedtimer, released in 1969, was among the world’s first self-winding chronograph watches, equipped with the legendary Caliber 6139. On the other hand, if you’re OK with a basic watch band, then this canvas one is good enough until you’re ready to upgrade to a better watch.

While it is classed as an un-decorated movement, I’m sure you’ll agree from looking at the picture below that it’s still very pretty to look at. As you get to the higher end of Seiko’s offering, you start to see a bit of a blurring of the line when it comes to entering the world of Grand Seiko.

The King Seiko certainly holds its own in the arena of elegantly clean design: sleek razor-style faceted hands, understated hour appliqués, retro-style logo at 6 o’clock and no date window to disturb the harmonious symmetry of the sunray dial; the lack of luminous material is a throwback that not everyone will appreciate, but it adds to the period authenticity that fans of the original King Seiko are likely seeking out.