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Something about the Seiko 5’s bead blasted, matte finish bezel is so aesthetically pleasing. And I prefer it over the shiny chrome appearance of the Timex Weekender. 4) First Love Related: You might like this Watch Gang Review. “ Khoi10” gets you 10% off any tier/membership. BONUS REASONS The Seiko SNK803, however, stands out from its peers by utilising a watch case that is considerably smaller than the standard for field watches. The Seiko SNK803 is presented in a 37mm stainless steel case. This is quite a slender case size even today. As such, the Seiko SNK803 is actually best suited for men with smaller-to-average-sized wrists, or for women, who have slimmer wrists. Its smaller size means that the Seiko SNK803 is also much less heavy than the average field watch, so you can easily tote this piece around all day as a companion to your daily routines. The larger dimensions of the SRPH29 are one of the biggest (pun intended) visual differences of the watch itself.
I’d love to see – and was hoping this was it – Seiko come out with a fuller size pilot, like this SRPH setup in an SNZG case. It features a satin finish more true to traditional pilot watches, and maybe most importantly, housed inside is a Hamilton Calibre H-50 movement with an extremely impressive 80-hour power reserve.
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As mentioned before, Luminox is one of the best go-to brands when it comes to reliable military field watches. One top-notch model from the brand is the Luminox Atacama Adventurer Field Ref. XL.1761. Hailing from the Luminox Atacama Field collection, this is a robust field watch that shows off a very understated and sleek charm. This is an affordable watch that isn’t really designed for water wear and as such has a relatively basic water resistance rating. A 30m or 3 bar rating makes this watch suitable for everyday use. Splash/rain resistant. Not suitable for showering, bathing, swimming, snorkelling, water related work and fishing. SeikoSNK803 Watch Specifications
A brown leather nato or zulu strap would add just the right amount of distressing and rough and worn look. The Seiko 5 comes with a classic day-date complication that’s easy to read and doesn’t add any clutter, which is quite a feat. 3) Matte Finish Bezel With so many watches on the market, you may be asking yourself, why buy the Seiko 5 Sports SRPH29 over the many existing alternatives? Here are a few to consider if you’re looking for a solid affordable tool watch with a similar aesthetic. Seiko 5 SNK809, SNK807, SNK805 & SNK803 When it comes to field watches, Luminox and Victorinox are some of the best brands to start with. However, while they do dominate the field watch market, there are some top-notch military watches that can be found under brands too. One great example would be Seiko’s SNK803. Although personally, I favor the smaller dimensions of the SNK809, Seiko chose a near perfect size that will appeal to the most amount of potential watch buyers possible and I believe this was exactly their intention when designing this watch.Ultimately, this is more a matter of design preference, as the SRPH and SRPG series is built to nearly identical specifications, even down to the movement.
Although Seiko removed some of the features of the previous Seiko 5 SNK generation this watch is based upon, the SRPH29 offers a great value proposition when considering its affordable price compared to its specifications. This Luminox watch runs on the SW220-1 automatic calibre. This is one of the most ubiquitous movements in the market, with a solid 38-hour power supply.I hope this Seiko 5 Sports SRPH29 review was helpful in determining if this is the right watch for you. The SRPH29 is an affordable and good-looking pilot watch designed to appeal to almost anybody and everybody. Next time, Seiko, let’s see a version with a satin case finish, and a white handset more true to the original Seiko 5 SNK809. When that time comes, I’ll be the first to add one to my collection and call it my own. After looking into the watch design, quality, features, and pricing this watch received a 8.5/10 from us at The Watch Blog.
Like all new Seiko 5 Sports watches, this watch features the Seiko 5 Sports logo at 12 and ‘Automatic’ denoted at 6. This is the same script font they use to denote ‘Automatic’ on all of the new Seiko 5 Sports watches. While I think the font works well on certain, dressier models, the SRPH29 is not one of them. The script font looks a bit too fancy for a tool watch like this, and this is a combination that doesn’t gel well for me. Because the text is small, this is a detail that you may easily overlook. But as the saying goes “beauty is in the details”. New Domed Crystal Additionally, the lume is quite luminous, but not overly bright. Andsince the Seiko 5 is a military-inspired field watch, with a military heritage, it makes sense that it would have alume that’s easily visible in the field, while not being distracting, like say a Timex Indiglo, for example. Coming in at 39.4mm in diameter, the SRPH29 will be a mass-appealing crowd-pleaser, as watches under 40mm tend to fit the sweet spot of fitting well on nearly all wrist sizes.
The brushed finish runs uniformly throughout the entirety of the case, including the bezel, and even throughout the sides. Understanding that the SRPH29 is a pilot watch, and therefore a tool watch in nature, is key to understanding this type of finish. A pilot wouldn’t want a polished watch that creates all sorts of glares and potentially blinding reflections while piloting an aircraft. But let’s be honest, how many of us are actually going to use a pilot watch for its intended purpose? It also may be more appealing to someone who prefers smaller watches, with its 37mm diameter, and its unique features such as its sandblasted case, and painted white hands make it stand out from the crowd just a bit. Instead of a rather bland all-brushed finish, it would have been a bit more appealing if Seiko had added just a bit of visual contrast with a few polished surfaces, even if minor. For instance, there are a couple of bezels between the bezel and case that, while small and subtle, could have been polished ever so slightly. Seiko has done this exact type of finish in the past with their ‘DressKX’ Lineup. Specifically, let’s take the Seiko 5 Sports SRPE61. The watch is almost entirely brushed, except for the thinnest angle on the bezel. This means when you look at the watch from the top-down, it adds just a touch of contrast and visual interest, exactly the type of finish I would have loved to see replicated on the SRPH29. Design & Aesthetics My summer style is quite minimal, but you’ll always find me with a watch on my wrist, usually with some sort of canvas or nato strap. The SNK803’s default beige strap is quite hideous when paired with the beige dial in my opinion, it just looks washed out and bland overall. But the magic is in the style swap. Swap it with a brown leather strap for a more classy aesthetic. Or you can throw a light olive, leather nato strap on it for some subtle contrast, keeping an earth tone vibe. That being said, I like that the Seiko 5 plays a big role in Seiko’s history, and Seiko is world-renowned as a reputable watchmaker that crafts quality timepieces that are worn by young and old, rich and poor alike. It’s a point of pride when you can wear a timepiece that’s well respected and has a storied history well before you were born.
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