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GregorTT · 15 March 2018, 07:53 AM

Love this watch.... for less than $60USD, you get a reliable auto with a clear caseback. It is relatively weighty and feels good on the wrist. For $40USD, i swapped the acrylic crystal for a low dome sapphire with excellent results, imo. While not a "high end" watch, it is an excellent value for a beater watch....

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scarlet knight · 15 March 2018, 08:02 AM

Do you find it small?

Porsche · 15 March 2018, 08:08 AM

Is it waterproof???

Gharddog03 · 15 March 2018, 08:12 AM

Nice!

lucevan le stelle · 15 March 2018, 09:45 AM

Get them while you can, new and unworn. Seiko seems to be moving the 5 out to pasture to focus on higher $ offerings.

GregorTT · 15 March 2018, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by scarlet knight

Do you find it small?

Nope. I have a smaller wrist, so 36-40mm is perfect for me.

GregorTT · 15 March 2018, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Porsche

Is it waterproof???

Yep....as waterproof as I need it to be.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gharddog03

Nice!

Thanks!

astewartconst · 15 March 2018, 11:03 AM

These are awesome, I had one as my first automatic and beat the hell out of that thing and it kept working. I ended up giving it away to someone who was looking to get into the watch hobby

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Old Expat Beast · 15 March 2018, 11:05 AM

Great watches. I have an early Seiko 5 from 1965 and it's still reliable enough to have been the only watch I took on my last trip to Japan.

AzHadEnuf · 15 March 2018, 12:43 PM

5’s are just cool. Works for me on my 7.25in wrist.

jatco · 15 March 2018, 01:04 PM

Mixed emotions...

but like the black face.. Um..

GregorTT · 15 March 2018, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregorTT

Love this watch.... for less than $60USD, you get a reliable auto with a clear caseback. It is relatively weighty and feels good on the wrist. For $40USD, i swapped the acrylic crystal for a low dome sapphire with excellent results, imo. While not a "high end" watch, it is an excellent value for a beater watch...

As I've reviewed this thread, i realized two things: 1) I misstated that the original crystal was acrylic, when it is actually a mineral crystal, and (2) after seeing the sweet black faced version, I discovered that it is slightly more expensive than the tan, green and blue versions. Still, I believe it is a great watch for the price.

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1William · 15 March 2018, 09:02 PM

Looks good. I am a Seiko fan. A lot of watch for not much money.

schoolboy · 30 March 2018, 07:46 AM

I have an SNK807, and love it

Faustomiami · 31 March 2018, 11:50 AM

Nice

GradyPhilpott · 31 March 2018, 01:05 PM

Lol-x · 31 March 2018, 03:09 PM

This looks really cool to me. It is well under $200 with a display caseback and full stainless steel case and bracelet.

SeikoSports5-Green.jpg

I went to Seiko boutique today and they said they are not stocking it in the shop because it is too inexpensive....

I'm tempted to buy this...Its 44mm case size with hardlex crystal, and to me with the green dial it is totally retro cool.

What say you guys????

Old Expat Beast · 31 March 2018, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

This looks really cool to me. It is well under $200 with a display caseback and full stainless steel case and bracelet.

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I went to Seiko boutique today and they said they are not stocking it in the shop because it is too inexpensive....

I'm tempted to buy this...Its 44mm case size with hardlex crystal, and to me with the green dial it is totally retro cool.

What say you guys????

Looks great, I hadn't seen that one before.

Lol-x · 31 March 2018, 03:27 PM

I don't think the photo does it true justice.
I believe it has a metallic dark green dial...dare I say like an LVC (but
darker)

I think I prefer the blue:

Rags · 1 April 2018, 02:03 AM

I love the color of this dial.

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Rags · 1 April 2018, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Rags

I love the color of this dial.

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Lol-x · 1 April 2018, 03:56 PM

It amazes me how much bang for the buck these Seiko 5's provide.
For $150 or less you get a fully automatic movement with hacking, day & date feature and 100m water resistance on what is essentially a stainless steel Oyster style bracelet.

Old Expat Beast · 1 April 2018, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

It amazes me how much bang for the buck these Seiko 5's provide.
For $150 or less you get a fully automatic movement with hacking, day & date feature and 100m water resistance on what is essentially a stainless steel Oyster style bracelet.

A great way for folks of all ages and incomes to enjoy the hobby, as well as appealing to the broader watch collecting community

15 March 2018, 07:53 AM	#1
GregorTT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: VA Watch: 16613, 16570 et al Posts: 52	The Seiko 5 has got to be one of the best deals out there Love this watch.... for less than $60USD, you get a reliable auto with a clear caseback. It is relatively weighty and feels good on the wrist. For $40USD, i swapped the acrylic crystal for a low dome sapphire with excellent results, imo. While not a "high end" watch, it is an excellent value for a beater watch.... Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

15 March 2018, 08:02 AM	#2
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,159	Seiko Hulk? Do you find it small?

15 March 2018, 08:08 AM	#3
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AzHadEnuf "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Ralph Location: Tucson, Arizona Watch: 6263,DJ,SUB,BB,THR Posts: 2,043	5’s are just cool. Works for me on my 7.25in wrist. __________________ "The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." -A. Einstein

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jatco 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: YVR Watch: 116233/79190 Posts: 48,053	Mixed emotions... but like the black face.. Um.. __________________ . . ' A Crown for every achievement '

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Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Nice!

15 March 2018, 09:45 AM	#5
lucevan le stelle "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: garden state Posts: 522	Get them while you can, new and unworn. Seiko seems to be moving the 5 out to pasture to focus on higher $ offerings.

15 March 2018, 11:03 AM	#8
astewartconst "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 453	These are awesome, I had one as my first automatic and beat the hell out of that thing and it kept working. I ended up giving it away to someone who was looking to get into the watch hobby Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 March 2018, 11:05 AM	#9
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,387	Great watches. I have an early Seiko 5 from 1965 and it's still reliable enough to have been the only watch I took on my last trip to Japan.

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1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,900	Looks good. I am a Seiko fan. A lot of watch for not much money.

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schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	I have an SNK807, and love it

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Faustomiami "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Miami Posts: 102	Nice

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31 March 2018, 03:09 PM	#17
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,256	This looks really cool to me. It is well under $200 with a display caseback and full stainless steel case and bracelet. SeikoSports5-Green.jpg I went to Seiko boutique today and they said they are not stocking it in the shop because it is too inexpensive.... I'm tempted to buy this...Its 44mm case size with hardlex crystal, and to me with the green dial it is totally retro cool. What say you guys???? __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

31 March 2018, 03:27 PM	#19
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,256	I don't think the photo does it true justice. I believe it has a metallic dark green dial...dare I say like an LVC (but darker) I think I prefer the blue: __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,183	I love the color of this dial. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

1 April 2018, 03:56 PM	#22
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,256	It amazes me how much bang for the buck these Seiko 5's provide. For $150 or less you get a fully automatic movement with hacking, day & date feature and 100m water resistance on what is essentially a stainless steel Oyster style bracelet. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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