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The Seiko, Series 5 series features a stainless steel 38mm case, with a fixed bezel, a black dial and a scratch resistant hardlex crystal. The 19mm stainless steel band is fitted with a fold over clasp. This beautiful wristwatch, powered by a Seiko Caliber 7S26, Japan automatic movement, supporting: date, day, hour, minute, second functions. This watch has a water resistance of up to 100 feet/30 meters, suitable for short periods of recreational swimming. This stylish timepiece is sure to complete any man's collection.
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- #1Oct 3, 2025
What’s something you’ve bought once and never had to replace?
I've only sent watches off to be serviced. At the price point of a Seiko 5, you might be better to buy the gear and service the watch yourself. One of the great things about Seiko is that their parts are easily found on the internet as Seiko is the watch modder's brand of choice.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #2Oct 2, 2025
What’s something you’ve bought once and never had to replace?
If you care, give the watch a service. It'll run smoother and keep time more accurately. Even the expensive luxury watches advise a service interval of up to 10 years for a coaxial movement, which the Seiko does not have. A Seiko 5 probably has a recommended service interval of about 5 years.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #3Oct 2, 2025
What’s something you’ve bought once and never had to replace?
I got my Seiko 5 about 10 years ago, wore it nearly every day, and it's still ticking perfectly. I’ve accidentally dropped it a few times and it’s survived everything from hiking trips to being splashed while washing my hands.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #4Aug 4, 2025
Looking for extremely durable watch, preferably wind up/self winding
Mechanical watches are durable only within a specific range. If you're rough on watches, expect not only more frequent servicings, but repairs. If you absolutely have to have a mechanical, go for a Seiko 5 automatic. No features like hacking or winding, but it's durable and cheap, but if you want mechanical, I'd simply go for a quartz-analog watch and then just take a pick. I had a Victorinox years ago I gave my dad and it was insanely durable and he threw it all over the place.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #5Apr 13, 2025
Quality watch that will last
I’d also highly recommend taking a look at Seiko 5 series. Lots of options. Dress. Dive. GMT. Can even get a couple to the price point you’re at.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #6Jan 6, 2025
Any recommendations for wind up or self winding wrist watches?
Seiko 5 series are great budget friendly automatic watches. Very durable and they're from a well renowned brand that don't overcharge for time pieces. If you want to spend a little more then their SARB series are very classy but I'm not sure they're making them anymore.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #7Jan 6, 2025
What is your favorite category of BIFL products?
Going to be highly subjective as everyone has their own preferences in what they want out of a watch, so do your own research, but out of my collection Under $100 - BIFL choices would be Casio, G-Shock, Timex. You aren't going to find a good repairable automatic movement for this price new, maybe used. I love my swatches, really cute designs, but not built to be repairable. Under $1k - Pretty wide price range, at the low end you can get a good g-shock, citizen eco-drive, for automatics look at hamilton, tissot, seiko. A seiko 5 is the gold standard for inexpensive, durable, entry level, automatic watch. if you had to buy one watch today to start your watch journey, that and a 20$ casio would be my recommendation. Under $10k its almost entirely preference. You can get a good Rolex Submariner or Datejust for around that price, I'm personally partial to grand seiko, you can find a SBGW231 for 3-4k. Lots of options from pretty much everyone there, omega has the 57 chromosomes, brietling/iwc both make great stuff, cartier santos, glashütte but if you're looking for a one-and-done purchase as a somewhat non-enthusiast, just find a rolex you really like, make sure the movement is in good maintenance, and enjoy. There is a reason they are as esteemed as they are.
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