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

I collect watches, including Casio, Citizen, Tag etc, but this is my first Seiko. I wanted to get an automatic watch and I'm really glad I picked the Seiko 5.Opening the box, it just looked like a quality watch. The way the blue face catches the light really sets it off. It's not a large faced watch, but even though I'm 6ft 4 and I have a big wrist, it still manages to look right and stands out.Out of the box it was slightly too small to fit comfortably around my wrist so I got in touch with Seiko about extra links. They were a pleasure to deal with and I had the extra links within about 3 days, even though it was just before Christmas.It's early days, but it seems to keep time well and it's easy to set the time/day/date.I know some of the other reviews mention the bracelet not being solid etc. They are right, it isn't, and I get what they mean (I even bought it thinking it might swap the bracelet for something else) but personally I don't find it an issue. Yes it's light but it's well made, it looks good and it's comfortable so I won't be changing it.All in all this is a lot of watch for the money and I would recommend it to anyone. Its quickly becoming my regular watch and it won't be the last Seiko I end up buying.

This is a 37mm case size Seiko. Compared to a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust this is about a tenth of the price. Nevertheless the build quality is excellent. The dial on this one is blue sunburst (I have two of these). Seiko entry level bracelets are notoriously rubbish. I replaced the first with an "oyster" bracelet. This one will be replaced with a "jubilee" bracelet. At the moment it has on it a French Marine Nationale parachute elastic strap in light navy with a white pinstripe. It looks beautiful. For little money you can have a really beautiful affordable watch that outshines any vapid fashion brand out there. With a decent cuff, jacket and tie you will look the proper gentleman (or lady) just behave in a manner that befits the watch. Water resistance isn't great. You won't be swimming in it. Hardlex is more scratch resistant than most crystals. The watch is extremely accurate and can be hacked if you know exactly what you are doing. Otherwise winding is done by the Seiko shuffle. I'll get the white one to complete the collection and that's it. Oh and they'll outlive you by years. Keep it out of the humidity and wear it. In the 80s the applied indeces were known to detach. Maybe not so much now.

Watch is OK - bracelet is rubbish!

I have a modest collection of watches, including 2 other Seiko 5 models, one of which is 14 years old. So, the Seiko 5 is well known to me.These are fantastic watches and unbelievable at this price. Why people buy some 'fashion' watches costing 3 or 4 times the price of a Seiko 5 is beyond me! I guess some individuals follow the herd and are more concerned about brand names....This particular watch looks very handsome and understated with it's 37mm polished case, especially if you have a slim wrist and modern 40 mm plus cases look too big and ungainly. The dark blue dial is really subtle and almost mesmeric when it catches the light a particular way. A really legible dial, and plenty of quality 'lume' for readability in the dark. Well proven workhorse automatic movement, and a hardlex crystal, which whilst isn't as tough as a sapphire crystal is much more scratch resistant than standard mineral crystal. The style of this Seiko is such that it'll cover any occasion, from being worn with a dinner jacket right through to jeans and polo shirt. What's not to like?Well, not much!If you're not used to automatic mechanical watches, then you need to accept that they'll gain or lose a few seconds, even automatics costing thousands do that...And, whilst the bracelet is fine at this price, it's not fantastic. As some other reviewers have suggested, buy a leather strap, and the watch moves to an entirely different level, even if you only spend as little as £15.00 to £25.00. Personally, I bought a black Hirsch alligator embossed strap, and the watch looks like something that would have cost over £300.00 in a high-street jewelers.You can't really go wrong!

Long(ish) term review: I bought this watch less than a year ago, it lost 5-6 minutes a week from new. That may not sound like a lot but I'd had 2 previous Seiko watches for almost 15 years each. Neither lost 5 minutes a year, never mind a week.I contacted the seller and they said this loss of time was "within spec" so wouldn't be covered under warranty.In the last 3 months, the watch would randomly stop for an hour or more and then restart, causing random issues with being late for appointments etc.This watch has now been recycled and I have a Samsung smart watch.I wouldn't recommend you buy this watch if you ever have a need to know what time it is.