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

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Nevertheless, its robustness, affordability, and easy serviceability are advantages that far outweigh its limitations. Perhaps not as much as SARB models used to, but still, you’ve got to keep a weathered eye on the availability or you might miss your window.

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

The parcel has been bogged down at their warehouse for 14 long days, then handed over to another intermediary, who handed it to their branch in PL, then shipped it via the Polish Post’s courier service.It’s absolutely awesome that your father’s Seiko stood the test of time, though, can’t say I’m entirely surprised! In 198I when I was travelling through Switzerland , I purchased an Omega mechanical and 2 Longines mechanical watches and in 1990 my generous sister pursued a Swiss made Ebel. Meanwhile, the lume-filled rectangular hour markers, paired with this color, are a nod to the legendary 62MAS.

Seiko Unisex Analogue Quartz Watch with Stainless Steel Seiko Unisex Analogue Quartz Watch with Stainless Steel

You could also wear a 20mm NATO, Perlon, or Leather strap, as long as you still use 19mm spring bars. It houses the 7S26 caliber with 21 jewels, running at 21600 bph with an accuracy of +45/-35 seconds per day. Heck, James Bond wore a NATO strap much smaller than the lug width of his Rolex Submariner in some of his movies. It’ll survive a weekend trip, and if older Seiko 5s are any indicative, presumably even an actively spent week or two off. The sunburst grey of the dial lightens up when viewed head-on, but darkens and has an almost visually ‘glossy black’ appeal at an angle.

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). Having contributed extensively to renowned publications, he has made a name for himself as an authority in the Philippine automotive industry. The Seiko SNXS79K features a polished 37mm stainless steel case with a recessed crown, polished steel bezel, and a screw-down display case back, with a lug width of 19mm, and a case thickness of 13mm. While it does not hack or handwind, it has been known to run for decades without the need for servicing.

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The more expensive variants are watches with the reference number SNXS79J1, which are JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) models, produced and sold only in Japan. But if the SNXS79 is your only watch, you might as well get the exact size strap to fit it, which is 19mm.It has a power reserve of 41 hours, meaning the watch will continue to operate for up to 41 hours even after you remove it or place it back in storage. The Seiko SNXS79 has rather unusual dimensions that, on paper, don’t really reflect how the watch wears. For whatever reason, the day I received it, on my way to the market I just had to listen to some Creedence Clearwater Revival. It’s not a hacking or hand-winding movement, which means that you can’t manually wind the watch to power the movement, and the second hand continues to tick even while you’re setting the time. On the applied hour marker indices and steel hands, you’ll find Seiko’s LumiBrite, which is Seiko’s new luminous material that is said to be brighter and longer lasting than conventional luminous paints.

Seiko Mens SNXS79K Automatic Stainless Steel Watch Seiko Mens SNXS79K Automatic Stainless Steel Watch

Once the day and date are set, push the crown back into position 0 (nearest to the case) to complete the process. It only differs from the 1st generation 7S26A in two details: the shape of the rotor has been changed (in the 7S26B), and the previous regulator has been replaced with the slightly more potent Etachron. Seiko uses alphanumeric codes to distinguish between various models and variations within a specific collection. The 7S26 is equipped with a quick-set day-date function; it does not offer a stop seconds or manual winding. So for a watch with a 19mm lug width, feel free to use a 20mm leather strap, as long as you have the proper, 19mm springbar.Text on the dial is kept to a minimum to enhance legibility further and to retain the watch’s clean aesthetic. The recessed crown allows it to sit almost completely flush against the case, which adds to its clean look. Anyway, whether or not these are the actual 5 features that Seiko had in mind when naming the collection, one thing is for sure: each Seiko 5 offers more than that. The baton hands are beveled through the middle to increase legibility and are also generously filled with lume. In addition to his automotive pursuits, Chris's horological inclinations are evident in his work for Calibre Magazine and Vintage Grail.