And though traditional wisdom points to a leather strap as appropriate for a dress watch, we evolve and we move on. Despite having all of these features, the SSK003 manages to stay relatively thin and affordable compared to other GMT watches. This watch has a water resistance of 30 metres, meaning it should only be exposed to light splashes of water. The SRPE61 takes the “DressKX” style of using dive watch elements on the dial but classes it up with a fixed bezel, and a more elegant, slightly dressier appearance.

At 37mm, and with a crown at 3:00, the SNKL41 disappears on the wrist and is more than comfortable enough for everyday wear.

The watch is small, at just 37mm, so it’s not the type of gold watch for someone looking to flaunt their wealth, but rather someone who wants a touch of elegance. 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. At 37mm, and with a lug-to-lug of just under 15mm, the watch feels compact on the wrist, and with the included comfortable canvas strap, almost feels like you’re not wearing a watch at all. Hacking simply stops the second hand when setting the time to be able to set the time more accurately, and hand-winding allows you to wind the automatic movement by hand, instead of only when it’s on your wrist.

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Sunburst watch dials can be a bit flashy, as they vary greatly in different lighting conditions, while glossy or matte dials usually look rather neutral. The craftsmanship that goes into Grand Seiko watches, however, is perfectly capable of rivaling Rolex. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Especially ask for pictures of the movement to ensure the correct movement is used, and that it is, in fact, a genuine watch. Overall, if you want a great-looking Seiko 5 that nods to the brand’s heritage, while almost looking like an entry-level Rolex to those who are none the wiser, the SNK355 may be the Seiko 5 for you.

Like all Seiko movements, it’s durable and reliable, although since the 7S26 is the most entry-level, it also happens to be the most inaccurate, and lacks modern features. If a product is already discounted with a strike through we are unlikely to offer any further discounts.

One of the things I like most about the solar-powered SSC700 is its subtler, gentler take on the gold-finished watch. Seiko is a very popular choice for people’s first watches and although it wasn’t my first watch ( that spot is reserved for a watch I had when I was about 7), the Seiko SARB033 was my first mechanical watch. But, Seiko kept things minimal and classy and added just the right amount of bling without going overboard. It’s the kind of dive watch that doesn’t smack you in the face with its dive watch-ness, making it yet another wear-anywhere option. Although less modern, these watches are extremely comfortable to wear, and often look a bit more elegant and refined, due to their classic sizing.Come join the discussion about watch collections, displays, watch winders, accessories, classifieds, and more!