Seiko 5 Sports | Automatic | Stainless Steel SRPE57K1

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Numerous applied elements on the dial add depth that makes them pop out beautifully. One of my favorite applied logos has always been a Seiko applied logo. For whatever reason, those 5 letters look fantastic when applied to a dial. Seiko did that here as well as bringing in applied markers. In 2019 and 2020, Seiko presented a ton of new watches in its Seiko 5 sports collection. In addition, its loved and appreciated SKX dive watches were all discontinued and replaced by a brand-new collection.

When comparing the SRPE to the SKX however, the difference is glaringly obvious - most of the Seiko SKX mod parts are not cross-compatible. With so many OEM design choices for the SRPD, there’s less of a need to change a base watch, but still, you’d be glad to know that there are a lot of cross-compatible mod parts between these two lines of divers. A lot of mod parts for the SKX007 can be used for the SRPD Sports series, and you can find the complete compatibility list here . While legibility is beyond reproach on this watch, for the sake of clarity and reading accuracy, the seconds hand should feature a more traditional lollipop, on the proper end, so when you’re reading the watch in the deep recesses of your parents basement after a 12-hour Fortnite marathon, you’ll be able to tell exactly what time it is, without confusion—or math. Watch sizing can only be generally carried out on watches with metal bracelets, steel, titanium, gold, etc. Heres what i discovered, the watch is even more FASCINATING, beautiful and better than i eXpected. Even so, more than my first glimps before seeing it On youR channel. It’s because seiko got it right and what realLy stands out to me is your journalism, your FANTASTIC review. And the photography just blows it out of the water. I’m a watch ENTHUSIAST and Enjoy the finer made watch MANUFACTURERS and im also a self taught watch as a hobbyist. And my other hobby is photography and i have to say your a true ARTIST and a master at your craft. Watches are hard to photograph and i know the extra work and effort you have put into your work on this watch review. I’m a CARPENTER by trade and a craftsman by choice. I appreciate the details in all types of work because the details matter. Thank you sir for a WONDERFUL Experience as i reviewed your work. i will be PURCHASING this watch when its available.When I first saw this watch announced and saw the 40mm case size, I knew I was going to like it. I already enjoy the SKX case and had a feeling it would be pretty hard to screw it up by making it smaller. The fixed bezel looks fantastic when combined with all the other elements on the dial. Seiko nailed it. As I mentioned above, there isn’t a lot to talk about on the dial. There aren’t numerous complications or a bezel action to discuss. However, Seiko in their mad laboratory executed the elements that are present on the dial perfectly. All in all, the new Seiko 5 SRPE57K1 is a robust, reliable, and extremely versatile timepiece. It is based on Seiko’s dive watch but has the dive bezel removed, which gives it a sporty yet timeless and refined look.

This watch looks and feels more like the Seiko 5s I have been accustomed to over the years with a few welcome upgrades. The 4R36 movement and larger crown are the biggest upgrades from previous generations of Seiko 5 models. The push/pull crown also feels more at home on this model than it did on the 5KX. There were droves of Seiko fans who went ballistic over the fact the 5KX had a push/pull crown. They wanted an SKX replacement and the inaugural Seiko 5 launch wasn’t it. If Seiko had started with this model and introduced the 5KX later, I think fans would have been more lenient on Seiko (although knowing Seiko fans this is somewhat doubtful). The 5KX would not have come across as an SKX downgrade but rather an evolution in the line. Everett’s Take on the Seiko 5 The SRPD and SRPE lines are more appealing to the new generation of watch collectors, with their more sleek and minimalist constructions and variety of OEM designs, not to mention the collaborations with other pop culture brands. They have a clear vision and demographic in mind for the Seiko 5 Sports, and we believe it can succeed despite the persisting demand for the SKX. The words instant classic get thrown around a lot when it comes to watches. I don’t want to outright say that this watch is an instant classic, but it has all the makings of one. It’s affordable and has styling and wearability we haven’t seen from Seiko in recent years. Seiko has been pushing upmarket for the last few years and it is starting to appear that the new line of Seiko 5 watches is what consumers in the affordable space have been clamoring for from the brand.There’s not much to compare between the SRPE and SRPD watches because they are all under the Seiko 5 Sports mantle. Aside from the watch being mounted on the bezel, these two are pretty much the same. All this is to say that whatever the price point or collection, a Seiko (or a mechanical Seiko, at least) is something no watch snob will roll their eyes at. Pieces from the more affordable collections remain gateway watches. Countless people wearing Royal Oaks and Lange 1s will tell you the first mechanical watch they bought was a Seiko. In fact, some collectors only collect Seikos. A welcome change to the case is the 20mm lug width. I was never a fan of the 22mm lug width of the SKX case; it never looked right to me. 20mm fits perfectly here and looks great with the rest of the case dimensions. Drilled lug holes have been carried over from the 5KX. There’s not a lot to dislike here. It’s highly legible, has moderate water resistance, great styling, and is eminently wearable. It’s not a go anywhere, do anything watch, but it can go most places and do most things.