Seiko Men's Analogue Automatic Watch with Stainless Steel Bracelet – SNKL45K1

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Seiko 5s are often compared to watches much more expensive than they are for their subtle, understated designs that give them a luxurious look. If a blue dial isn’t your thing, check out the black dial SRPE55, or the more unique gilt dial SRPE57.

In fact, I think the subtle texture adds a spark of interest that a plain silver dial otherwise might lack. The first thing you’ll notice is the unique shape of the case, which is a sort of rounded rectangle.Instead, Seiko is releasing new Seiko 5 Sports watches, such as their SRPD 5KX dive watch, SRPE DressKX, SRPG field watch, and SRPH29 pilot watchmodels.

Still, it’s a fine example of the species with its sturdy stainless steel case, water resistance to 330 feet, and rotating bezel. Simply type your wrist measurement (in inches or centimetres) into the bracelet size section of the checkout and we will ensure the watch bracelet is adjusted accordingly before being sent to you. If you want a watch that is simple and clean enough to be worn as a dress watch, but still sporty enough to be rocked every day, the SNKL41 may be the perfect choice for you.The Seiko 5 SNKL45 tops my list due to its ability to meet all of those criteria while being understated and attractive enough to look good in almost any scenario. While it’s not solid gold, Seiko is known to do a great job of plating their gold watches so that it doesn’t come off after wear. We welcome all manufacturers including Casio G-Shock, OMEGA, Rolex, Breitling, Rolex and Tudor, Seiko, Grand Seiko and others. You could swap the dials if that's what you want, but then I'd swap the SNXS79 dial into the SNKL45's case. Simple, straightforward, and somewhat elegant, the design allows the strong sunburst blue dial to do all the talking, and all of the other design elements simply get out of its way.

This watch has a water resistance of 30 metres, meaning it should only be exposed to light splashes of water. If a black dial isn’t your thing, there are also a few different variations, such as blue (snk807), cream (snk803), and even green (snk805). This is one of the elements that can make a watch look cheap or much more expensive, depending on how well it’s actually executed, and in this case, it’s done to perfection.The hour markers on the glossy black dial are large and bold, making them easy to read at a quick glance. The flat brushed surfaces are offset by curved polished areas, which allow the watch to catch light in a way that resembles a luxury watch much more than other watches of this caliber. With a dizzying number of collections and models to choose from, the best Seiko watches feature outstanding movements, unrivaled affordability, and versatility in terms of where you can wear them. Sure it doesn’t have hacking or hand winding but I’m not sure how much of a deal-breaker this is for something that costs less than most official straps from the Swiss giants. The radiant blue sunburst dial of the SRPE53 compliments the polished bezel, and brushed bracelet, although this watch would look just as at home on a NATO strap or leather band.