Seiko Men's Analogue Automatic Watch Seiko 5 Sports
Seiko Men's Analogue Automatic Watch Seiko 5 Sports
Seiko 5 Sports 2019 collection – Specialist
Originally named for their 5 key attributes: 1) automatic movement 2) day-date display 3) water resistance 4) recessed crown 5) durable case and bracelet, Seiko 5 Sports became famous for their colourful looks and steadfast reliability.
The Seiko 5 Sports 2019 collection spans five different themes: Sports, Suits, Specialist, Street and Sense
Easy read face
Amazing watch
Yes there are better watches for less money but I wanted to have a Seiko on the wrist for a change. Very comfortable and love the orange colour. Wear it everyday and hope to wear it for years to come.
Superb watch....
It’s a Seiko 5 with a beautiful orange dial, what’s not to like. It’s a stunner.. The strap was easy to adjust and it fits perfectly. It wears very well, very comfortable. As for accuracy it’s incredible.. I’ve had it 4 weeks and it’s only moved within a couple of seconds over that entire period. Overall it’s a wonderful purchase…5 stars all round..
Comfortable on the wris
Face of the watch and case just look so stylish, love that it is an Automatic movement. I got this style as I could not afford a real Rolex Yachtmaster so I am now already up 21k.
Original and Replacement faulty
Really disappointed that both the original Seiko proved faulty as did the replacement. Both stopped in the 6 hours between taking it off before going to bed, and putting it back on waking up. Subsequently returned both for a refund.
I spent a lot of time making up my mind, but I am so pleased I bought this watch. The thing I love most is, when you look at the face it looks black, then if you tilt it slightly, it looks a beautiful shade of blue. The night time illumination is brilliant. Even better than more expesive watches that I own. Yes, I’ve experienced better quality watch straps, but for me it’s not a deal breaker. All in all, I’m tempted to buy another Seiko 5. I love them.
A bit chunky.
A nice watch but a bit too chunky for a small wrist like mine. It just goes to show that you need to go to a dedicated shop for something like this. Nothing wrong with the watch just didn’t like it.
Seiko 5 sport orange dial
A revamp of the adored skx.
Quality has slipped somewhat (bracelet feels cheap).
RRP of 280 is absolutely way off what its worth(i paid 195) which in my opinion about right.
Overall a decent watch if can get it sub 200 and worth purchasing but not as good as the old sKX.
Very comfortable and punches above its price range.
Really good watch. Great dial and a decent powere reserve. Though the bracelet isn’t the best quality, it feels very comfortable and there is no hair pulling. Definitely a watch I recommend.
Fantastic watch
Fab watch I always buy seiko if I can ,it’s quite heavy on your arm ,looks great Orange is my favorite colour it’s like a bit of Summer on your arm,I wouldn’t recommend wearing it except for going out it’s bulky I’ve come close to damaging it a couple of times on surfaces,be careful with i
Sold by Amazon
Watch stopped working after one week. Ordered replacement which arrived broken, links missing from bracelet & clearly had been worn/used.
Since ordered same watch from Watchnation (via amazon) and I’m delighted. Better packaging and protective film over Watch face, case & bracelet. The lack of these on the 1st two sent by Amazon should’ve been a red flag.
Great watch, choose your supplier carefully.
It’s a nice, heavy, comfortable, masculine watch with an easy to read face and Day/Date.
A bit larger and heavier than my Omega Speedster Mk2, and that is a substantial watch.
I like the mesh strap. I have no idea how good the waterproofing is. I usually remove my watches before doing dishes, having a bath or shower. At 70 I don’t expect to dive deeper than 100 metres again in my life.
My only very slight gripe is you really have to pay attention to the clasp. If you haven’t checked it’s locked, it can come adrift later. I do prefer the fold over and click type that I have on my smaller white faced Seiko Sea Urchin.
There is a blue faced version of the same watch at nearly 70 more than I paid for this. (What’s with the pricing guys?) I would have bought but definitely not disappointed with this.
Now, I have been collecting watches for little over a year and this Seiko 5 is my second Seiko. My first impressions were brilliant, the bezel has a great action (better than my more expensive Seiko Samurai retailing at $450) The pop of green on the dial and bezel is subtle but noticeable in a good way alongside that nice burst of orange on the seconds hand, also the movement is great for the price. Seiko are known for their competitive in house movements at this price range which is a great feature for us watch enthusiasts to enjoy. 100m of water resistance cannot be sniffed at, at this price range and the stock nato strap is adequate ( as you can see I have already swapped mine out ) and you will have great lume on the hour markers and hands with Seiko being one of the leaders in this market for luminescence. Overall, it got me thinking that this could be the perfect automatic starter watch for new enthusiasts, as you are getting a very well rounded package from a great brand with a lot of history in this market. Also the modifying scene for these watches is huge and they generally hold their value pretty well. I would 100% recommend this watch if you have the money as it is a do anything, go anywhere piece that offers a great comfortable wear and good time keeping.
Good Watch
This watch is very good quality especially for the price of the watch i was quite shocked to be completely honest. I unfortunately returned the watch due to me not liking the colour of the one I purchased however have since purchased the same watch but a different colour. The watch is very easy to read for me and doesn’t feel uncomfortable on my wrist. If your after a watch that is stylish, modern and sturdy then I would definitely recommend this watch.
Great daily wearer watch
Just received my Seiko 5 sports on a Nato strap. So far I’m very impressed. I have collected watches on and off for the last decade and am lucky to own some rare and higher end pieces. I wanted a good, reliable daily wear watch and, once again, chose Seiko.
The watch is what you would expect from Seiko….I don’t think there is a better brand for watches at this price point. Its well made, finished and as a bonus has the exhibition case back.
You can’t use it for diving but it’s 100m waterproof and to be honest…when is the last time most of us went below 3m in a pool?
Superb watch and highly recommended.
Good looking, good value watch
Have only had it a week but so far, very happy. Chose this model to have the fabric strap as silastic and metal now causing allergic reactions on my wrist. Dial very clear, can be read at night, date and day function also very clear. Seems more accurate than my very expensive self wind Swiss watch that is advertised as the official timer at all the Grand Prix’s. I have not taken it off when I shower so seems water resistant and I plan to wear it for water sports such as swimming and sailing. So far so good, I would highly recommend this watch at this price.
Post-script , a week after writing this review the watch just stopped! I am returning it to Amazo
I love my watches, I love unusual watches. I own a mixed bag, no rhyme or reason for the different styles, if it looks pleasing to my eye I’ll purchase it. I’ve not been keen on the Seiko brand, nothing in the last few decades caught my eye that I liked. Seiko has been releasing some new models/ranges the last few years, and this model, the Seiko Sport 5 ‘Street’ watch is absolutely perfect! Seiko automatic movement, black dial and hands and black ‘NATO’ type watch strap. The type of watch Satan would wear. Already I’ve received positive comments from friends regarding it. Its well worth purchasing if you want something different. And what I didn’t know was that Seiko has a massive ‘mod’ following (modifications). I’m now looking at purchasing another Seiko and doing some mods on it, but I’ve also got my eye on a Seiko Baby Monster! Amazon, help me please!
Pleased with this overall
Quite hard to review. I personally like this new line of skx replacements; I’ve got the blue srpd71 and this orange one. This orange dial is a slightly lighter tangerine colour than say a doxa orange, and the sunburst effect is very strong – I really like the whole look and case design. The bezel is a bit sloppier than my 71 and doesn’t line up with 12 o’clock exactly, which my 71 does. So some quality control issues to bear in mind now with these entry level seikos, in addition to the slowly declining quality of the bracelets. I’ve got this on a black and orange nato and it looks great.
Automatic joy without a 2nd Mortgage
I’ve had numerous watches over the years and I’m usually a smartwatch guy but for a while I’ve looked at ‘proper’ watches. So after weeks and months of research I ended up looking at Seiko.
This relatively new Seiko 5 line is just absolutely spot on. There are quite a few variations of this watch but I was drawn to the blue dial and as a lover of Nato watch straps, this version was the one for me.
I’ve got quite large wrists (around 7.5 inches) so this watch looks less bulky on me than it does in just about every photo I’ve seen on other people’s wrists.
The RRP is absolutely reasonable for what you get and the price on Amazon Warehouse that I paid was around 142 (used/new and it’s absolutely brand new). I’d happily have paid the current 169 and actually even the full price based on having the watch in hand.
Looks really classy, feels expensive, the luminous markings are really impressive and on top of it all, it’s a bit special being an Automatic watch which is something I’ve never had and I know it doesn’t keep time as well as a Quartz battery powered watch but that’s kind of missing the point. Love it.
Perfect First 'Quality' Automatic Watch
I had been looking at taking a step up to a good quality automatic watch for some time and after reading several reviews the Seiko 5 range ticked all the boxes for both form and function. A good quality movement and build quality but at a budget that could be considered very reasonable for what you get and I have not been disappointed. It has kept perfect time after nearly two weeks use and the NATO strap is wonderful for someone with hairy arms such as myself. I would happily buy another but as this one is so good why would I?
It is worth noting that the watch comes with a dual language date function, I think mine may be in English and Italian. This has it display two variations for each day of the week, one in English, one in Italian, and then again. What you have to do is set it to your chosen language and then at midnight it moves forward one (to the next language) and then at 1am it moves forward one more to the correct language. It got me worried initially thinking I had been sent a watch intended for another region.
Quality watch for every day wear!
I had been looking at reviews to find a suitable replacement for my everyday watch. It really had to be a fit and forget type of watch which did not require expensive specialist battery replacement every few years.
I needed to replace my faithful Eco-drive divers watch which had started to fail on dim days after 10 years of excellent service.
I read about the excellent reputation of the Seiko 5 automatic movement, and as a full divers was no longer a requirement of mine, I decided to buy one.
The build quality is very good, and the movement has more than enough accuracy for my needs. It gained about 30 seconds in seven days which I can live with. It’s slightly larger than the Eco-drive, and feels quite tough and well made.
If you are looking for a watch that you can wear every day, but looks smart enough for occasions as well, then you should seriously consider this.
Update March 2022
Decided to follow the trend and ‘mod’ my watch by fitting the quality Miltat stainless steel strap made specifically to fit this watch.
This takes it to another level!
Unfortunately watches have always been my downfall from a very young age. I have a collection of around about 15. My daily wearer is an Omega Seamaster 300. I also have a Breitling, a few Tag’s and some other higher end watches.
I was not aware of the Seiko 5’s history and when I saw the new 2019 model it immediately caught my attention and I did some research and after a few days decided to buy. The watch price of 199.00 is considerably cheaper than I usually spend on a watch. The watch arrived last Saturday and I am really over the moon with it, I have always wanted a watch on a Mesh/Milanese strap and the Seiko has this. Its a beautiful looking watch and whilst I appreciate that the 2019 model is seen as a “downgrade” by many (100ATM) I love it. The only downside is that it does not have sapphire crystal glass but I suppose for 199.00 you cant have everything. I now need to try and kill of this addiction to watches !.
Classy looking amazing value watch.
A Seiko convert, I can honestly say that I’m really impressed with this watch.
The particular colour I selected (stainless steel with orange face and black bezel) looks great. I thought the orange would look cheap, but it really pops with an almost iridescent look; it seems to change shade slightly when you angle the watch differently to the light. When I was looking to purchase a watch, I wanted a daily watch that could be dressed up or down to suit the occasion, and this satisfies that need. In fact, when dressing more formally, this watch looks a lot more expensive than a 200 watch.
The weight is good – not too heavy but heavy enough to know it’s a quality, durable product. The feel of the watch on the wrist is very comfortable and is very easy to wear all day. The thoughtful – dare I say innovative – placement of the crown is brilliant if you wear the watch on your left wrist as it doesn’t ever dig into the back of your hand.
All in all, very pleased, and you will be too!
Knocked a star off for possible QC and build quality from the modern Seiko as the first one I had would not wind via the rotor, only hand wound. Returned it and got a replacement, which has been OK so far.
Put mine on a Jubilee bracelet and it looks and wears great. Chapter ring alignment on mine is pretty good.
I have no problem with these not being true dive watches. If anything it’s nice not to have to unscrew the crown every time I want to adjust the watch or give it a little wind. I’m not a diver so thats not an issue, 100M is plenty for me! Theres plenty of true Seiko divers out there if you want one, such as the Prospex series.
This watch is frequently compared to the SKX with many highlighting the negatives, this is unfair, it is not the SKX and is pitched at a different market. The targeted buyer is the one who likes dive ‘style’ watches.
I am the target market.
I see benefits over the SKX which make this watch the better purchase for me, here’s a brief list
1. 27 different styles to chose from, you MUST see the one you like. (I got the Avocado)
2. Hacking and hand winding, the SKX doesn’t have this.
3. More options than the basic silver case, mine is gunmetal PVD coated, very nice.
4. No need to mod it, the very fact that the SKX users mod their watches tells me that they are not completely happy with their treasured possession.
5. The nato strap, at first I though this felt cheep, but it has now loosened up and is very comfortable.
6. Orange secondhand (only applies to my choice), very nice complementary colour to the green.
7. Applied indices and textured dial.
I still think the Avocado is the best in this lineup. It is a fun, reasonably priced entry level automatic watch with bags of style. I have many watches, this one is getting all my wrist time. I have nothing negative to say about this watch.