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

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The bit of extra height does help to add a touch of extra wrist presence, though not by much. 7S26 Movement

Seiko SNXS79 review: The affordable Datejust alternative. Seiko SNXS79 review: The affordable Datejust alternative.

But over time, like most other things about this watch, not only did they grow on me, but I began to appreciate them more and more. That’s why I’ve bought this same exact watch THREE times. The Final Verdict With its reliable mechanical movement, versatile design aesthetic, affordable price, and excellent build quality, there’s no wonder that the Seiko SNXS79Kfinds itself on the wrist of those looking for a great everyday wristwatch that looks right at home, whether as a casual everyday beater or worn as a dress watch for special occasions.I’d not quite go as far to say it’s an Oyster Perpetual homage. Just that it takes some really well-designed aspects from the watch. The Seiko SNXS79K's case is waterproof for up to 30 meters. While not adequate for scuba diving, its 30m water resistance should withstand splashes and light precipitation. However, since its crown doesn’t screw down, swimming with the watch isn’t recommended. Seiko usually understates its cases' water resistance, so even if you forget to remove it when going for a swim, the watch should be fine, so long as you aren’t scuba diving or doing laps. Seiko 5 is Seiko’s entry-level mechanical line of watches. They look great, have a robust in-house mechanical movement and are some of the most affordable automatic watches one can buy.

SEIKO 5 Mens Automatic Watch SNXS79 with Black Dial and SEIKO 5 Mens Automatic Watch SNXS79 with Black Dial and

It doesn’t take much sunlight to charge it, either. Just a few minutes standing in direct sunlight and the lume will be fully charged and ready to go. Seriously, looks amazing. The included bracelet isn’t the best, but with a watch so affordable, it’s easy to overlook, and this watch looks good on a variety of different straps if you can work around the odd 19mm lug width.Between this model alone, there’s the SNXS79K1 and SNXS79J1. A Malaysian and Japanese version, respectively. The Malaysian version (K1) has a Spanish day wheel, and the J1 has a Kanji date wheel. The differences end there (aside from the price). SNK355 vs SNXS79K I also wasn’t a fan of the all polished case of the SNXS79, and how easily the mineral crystal smudged up and looked ‘dirty’ from fingerprint smudges all the time (little did I know, sapphire crystals can be WORSE about this sometimes). 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

My story of owning this SNXS79 is a funny one. Like I said earlier, it was my own personal first mechanical watch I’ve owned for myself. Chris Van Hoven is a multifaceted writer with a keen interest in technology, watches, and the world of automobiles. When he geeks out about technical details and specifications, his enthusiasm for these subjects is contagious. What I didn’t realize at the time was that a smaller watch is actually classier and more versatile, as it’s more subtle and discreet. It has a domed crystal and a case that’s scratched up, and has so much character, in my opinion. What is a Seiko 5?Seiko is known for generally having very strong lume on their watches, but some of the Seiko 5 models fall short in this area.

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Though I’ll must admit, I sometimes still wear the flimsy original bracelet on warmer days. It’s not the best quality, but light and comfortable enough for when it gets really hot out. There are some other options, though.The Seiko SNXS79 comes on a brushed bracelet with hollow end links, folded links and a stamped clasp. The bracelet feels cheap and sounds rattly, so I promptly swapped it out for a strap instead. While the 19 mm lug width may be odd, I managed to squeeze in a 20 mm leather strap. The SNXS79’s lume, however, shines bright like a torch. It helps that the hour markers are so large and bold. Most all of them feature a relatively prominent ‘5’ badge under the Seiko logo at the top. I used to think the badge was kind of… Over the top. And took up too much dial real estate. If you are looking for an expensive status symbol that requires high maintenance, buy Swiss, if your looking for an affordable long-term service reliable watch you buy Seiko !