Seiko Men's Analogue Automatic Watch with Stainless Steel Strap SNKL43K1

I've only owned this watch for a day now, but as first impressions go, I'm quite pleased with it's performance. Disregard other people giving poor reviews for some of Seiko's other automatics, because most of the problems with accuracy come from a small design flaw in the 7s26 movement, causing the hairspring to be "caught" in the regulator pin due to shock. This results in horrible accuracy, on the range of +-20seconds per hour or more. But a quick fix (though it's not recommended that to try to bump your watch around) is to tap the watch to get the hairspring free again. Overall, it is a rare occurrence that that happens, and comes with a quick fix. My watch arrived with no hairspring-getting-caught issue, so it ran quite steadily and only gained about +1 sec/hour. Since it seemed a little too fast, and I wanted it to get at least in the sweet spot of around +-15sec/day, I opened the back to regulate the hairspring. WORD OF CAUTION: the regulator lever is VERY sensitive. Moving the lever just 1/2mm to the plus sign changed the accuracy to about +10sec/day, so be very precise about the adjustments. Overall, this watch has not disappointed, considering that it's only a ~$70 watch. Seiko's price to performance ratio is always great, and each watch is crafted with precision detail. Currently, my watch is running about +12sec/day after regulating. I might change the rating if something goes awry, but for now, I recommend with watch.

I've owned a few watches in my time but never took the plunge to purchase anything in the >£100 price range. Seen this piece and thought it looked great. Low and behold Seiko 5s actually have a great reputation as being one of the best entry level watches for new watch enthusiasts (which I am now one). As I have small wrists I needed to have links removed which was an issue because removing one more link would have been too tight. Luckily the Seiko 5 comes with 3 levels of microadjustment on the clasp which allowed for an extra level of tightening and gave the fit you can see in the picture. The watch comes in a bright white box wrapped around a black cushion. Also included was the warranty card which I doubt I'll need as I can already tell this watch is built to last. Very minimal approach to packaging which I feel matches the price. All in all the watch is very nice to look at and is perfect for everyday wear. If the metal bracelet is too much you can always switch it out to a dark blue or black strap(not included) for a more casual or formal aesthetic. Can't wait to buy another Seiko :)

thank you, the watch is pretty in good packaging.

belle montre de très bonne qualité pour un prix abordable.

Bello, misura ideale, leggero al polso.