Well, for starters this particular Seiko 5 has a mild resemblance to the 9s55 caliber, SBGR023 Grand Seiko automatic which is considered a very fine watch by international horology standards. The SBGR023 is one of the flagship models from the 9s55 Grand Seiko line. D.O.T. Watchworks - Run by Jake Bourdeau, a well known hobbyist and watch restorer. Reasonable fees and pricing! The SNZG13j1 is a sporty field watch with a tool-like design and a military-inspired vibe. This watch is particularly appreciated for being robust and long-lasting, whilst being extremely affordable. With that said, it is great value for money. With a price of just north of 100 USD, there’s no denying this is an affordable watch. But whilst it is affordable, it is not cheap. Don’t get these confused. And yes, whilst it is sporty, it is exceptionally suitable for everyday wear. This is generally a very simple procedure. We can do this for you, or you can get the watch adjusted locally. Option 1. Specify your wrist measurement and we will adjust it before being sent The watch has pointy metal hands that have luminescence applied to them, apart from the seconds hand. They are clean and elegant, yet sporty thanks to the pointy and aggressive ends. They really go well with the overall design of the watch.

A common issue with affordable dive watches is that the bracelet is often the part that is compromised with the most. Considering the price, this watch is no exception. But with that said, since it is exactly what we expect, it’s not a huge deal. The bracelet has some downsides which include rattle and a somewhat low-quality feeling. Sitting on top of the case, we have Seiko’s proprietary Hardlex crystal. Nothing special here, and just what we expect from a watch in this price range from Seiko. When speaking about this type of watch, there is one collection in particular that meets these criteria, making it immensely popular. We are of course talking about the Seiko 5 collection. When purchasing a watch which has a metal bracelet with adjustable links, we will gladly adjust the watch bracelet to fit your wrist before sending the watch to you - free of charge!As mentioned, the movement is not decorated, but it’s not the end of the world. It does exactly what you would expect it to. Seiko 5 SNZG13j1 bracelet The Seiko 5 SNKE01k1 is, as mentioned, a sporty watch that (obviously) meets all of the requirements to be a Seiko 5 watch. What does this mean? True enough, it worked like a charm. My SNKE01K immediately felt substantially heavier on the wrist but on the flip side, the watch now feels “bracelet-heavy". It feels like I’m more conscious of the weight of the bracelet than the Seiko 5 itself!

Seiko Production Date Calculator - Jayhawk’s automated production date calculator for selected Seiko calibers! In this article, we are looking closer at one of the watches from the Seiko 5 collection – specifically the reference SNZG13j1. If there’s one thing I know about Seiko, they have myriad models of Seiko 5s that many of them have short production market life spans. Seiko does produce their best selling designs for years and drop those that aren’t profitable. Therefore they move on and introduce new models to keep the market fresh.

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The Seiko 5 SNZG13j1 is powered by the in-house automatic Seiko caliber 7S26C. This is a movement that beats at 21600 BPH, has 21 jewels, and offers a power reserve of approximately 41 hours. My SNKE01K on my Seiko SKZ211K’s solid linked bracelet (left) and with the original Seiko 5 bracelet (right) You can see that the differences between the two watches are like night and day. Observe the highly chromed applied index markers and hands of the Grand Seiko on the left. Not to mention the level of refinement, fit and finishing of the SBGR023. No way an entry level, mass produced 7s26 movement can match the quality of a hand assembled 9s55 movement.