SeikoUnisex Analogue Quartz Watch with Stainless Steel Bracelet – SNXS79K

The Seiko 5 is perhaps the best watch you can buy at a price anywhere close to this. Indeed, in my opinion this watch has far more in common with watches ten times its price than with its other immediate competitors.First, note that despite the product title, this is NOT a quartz watch, but an automatic mechanical watch, using Seiko's venerable 7S26 movement, which is far, far better than almost any other entry-level automatic movement I've seen. If, however, you want the accuracy and simple operation of a quartz movement, this watch is probably not for you. That said, if you've never owned a mechanical watch before, this is definitely a good way to start!This watch is well-proportioned and the design is classic, having remained mostly unchanged for years, yet isn't particularly dated. That said, this watch is very much on the smaller side, it's significantly smaller than most "current" men's watches, and the thick bezel further exaggerates the relatively diminutive dial. However, if you prefer a more traditionally sized watch, the Seiko 5 is an absolute godsend, offering a genuinely good quality, classically styled watch without the maintenance and reliability issues of buying vintage.The dial itself is clear and neat, without any clutter. The logo and hour markers are all applied, well aligned, and perfectly match the case finish. The printing on the minute track and "automatic" wording is clear, crisp and detailed. The date window is well executed and again the printing here is very good. The surface of the dial is a lovely deep grey, with a slight sunburst effect visible under bright lighting. The hands and markers have luminescent coating, and although it's a little disappointing in terms of how long it will stay bright for, it's plenty good enough for casual use. The glass is of good quality, although does pick up the odd finger smudge. As far as I know it's mineral glass rather than sapphire, but this really isn't the big problem many marketing spots make it out to be.The watch case itself is delightfully polished, and has a timeless shape with a slightly sporty retro feel to it. The display back, with glass showing the movement inside, is a very popular feature at the moment and although a little overkill on what is a rather plain, workhorse grade movement, is definitely a nice touch from Seiko. The movement itself is very good, definitely punching well above its price point in terms of quality and accuracy, although it's perhaps worth noting that it cannot be hand-wound to "top-up" or start the watch if it's wound down, the only way to wind it is through the motion of the automatic rotor. With that in mind, it does feature Seiko's patented Magic Lever system, which means it winds far more efficiently than virtually any other non Seiko movement out there.Perhaps the worst feature of the entire watch is the metal bracelet, but then it's fairly well known that this is one of the places Seiko have cut the most cost. That said, it's incredibly easy to remove the bracelet and fit a replacement strap instead, and this is something I really do recommend doing. Whether you want to go for a better quality bracelet, a classic leather strap, or a fabric strap (very fashionable right now), this watch looks good! I imagine it would look great on an old-school expanding bracelet too.I personally wear mine on a loose-weave, "tropical" style Perlon strap which gives it a very 70s explorer/adventurer feel, and to be honest the versatility is one of the great things about this watch. Something as simple as a strap change enables this watch to be very much dressed up or down as the situation demands. For me, it's the perfect all-rounder watch. It's not flashy, or a target for theft, but it has serious history and credibility and gets compliments from those who know. It's tough without being ugly, it's inexpensive without being cheap, and it's neutral enough to be suitable for most occasions without being beige and boring. Worth noting that most 20mm fabric straps will fit comfortably, although the strap lugs are actually 19mm wide, and so getting a leather strap is a little less easy, but nonetheless very much possible.Overall, I'd say that this is one of the best watches I've ever owned, at any price, simply because it gets so much right. Despite owning watches that are more "interesting" or expensive, this watch is by far my most worn watch. The combination of size, looks, reliability, comfort, and durability is something I've yet to find elsewhere. If for some reason this watch got broken or lost, I would absolutely buy another without even feeling the need to consider an alternative, and to me that's the mark of a perfect product.

To purchasing this watch, i've always worn casio's, but since i was a kid i've always wanted a seiko automatic so i decided to enter the world of seiko 5..and was not dissapointed.I was looking for a watch, a little different than the current trends.This watch has a cool and retro look, the numbers and fonts have an elgant 70's feel to them and the world famous '5' logo looks great.The watch face isn't a dark black, more of a shimmering black/gunmetal which matches the stainless steel case and bracelet perfectly,The watch isn't to heavy n and looks more expensive than what it cost, amazing value for the price, i recommend buying from goldbar watches/via Amazon both services i can't fault.:)I also appreciate Seiko's rich heritage too as a quality watch maker. Remember, even James Bond used to wear Seiko's!If you are looking for a quality Seiko 5 timepiece at a entry level then i I thoroughly recommend this to you.

It doesn’t keep time accurately and seller stopped responding when he realised the watch needed repair. Avoid this seller.

I have always liked automatic watches (no battery replacement ever) and this one is a good, robust and attractive watch. Seiko 5s have been around for decades, and users continually say they are reliable and serve well for many years.I would say the metal bracelet is a bit flimsy and has the tendency to pull hairs. I replaced it with a leather band, and it looks MUCH better. It is possible to replace the band yourself.The watch has the look of a classic watch out of the late 60s and early 70s, the indexes make reading the time very easy, and the lume is not bad either. The recessed crown (not used for winding, only for setting the day and date) never scratches your skin or rips your shirt. To start the watch functioning, shake from side to side about 10 seconds till the second hand starts.Altogether, a classy, yet unpretentious basic timepiece that NEVER needs a battery. I highly recommend it.

Lovely watch at an affordable price. My only issue is that I’m not 100% convinced it was new. Box was damaged and the crystal didn’t have protective film on it, which most other watches I’ve had have always had.

Great entry level automatic watch which comes with a terrible bracelet but looks great once it has been changed!Realistically this watch should be 3.5/5 in my view but it all depends on what you are looking for. In a way it is a fantastic watch for the price but it is not without it's minor problems so I thought it was worth giving a bit more detail below:Colour - 3/5. The watch face is actually grey rather than black. I think that black would look better, be more flexible and it is what I thought I was buying but the grey looks pretty nice too.Look - 4/5. For this price point the watch looks great and is even better on a leather or NATO strap.Quality - 4/5. Great quality for this price point and nice to be able to see the movement through the glass case cover at the back of the watch.Stap - 2/5. the bracelet strap that the watch comes with looks and feels very cheap. I replaced it imediately.Versatility - 4/5. Looks great on a leather or nato strap but a bit trickier to find them due to the 19mm lug width rather than a more standard 20mm.Size. 3/5. I measure mine to be 37mm across the frame and due to the shape it feels like it wears a bit smaller. I have very small wrists so it works pretty well for me but it does look and feel much smaller than I am used to or expected.Overall I am happy with the purchase as it is a basic and flexible watch that can be "dressed up" to be suitable for a variety of occasions. The metal bracelet is the real weak link (excuse the pun) but if you are planning on removing it anyway then it really shouldn't be a problem.