While a lot of people (including myself) hate the fact that Seiko discontinued their SKX line to be replaced by the technically downgraded 5KX with less water resistance, the fact that Seiko took a bold move with their new design language to approach younger audience is something everyone needs to appreciate and I think it's working. Now down to the watch.
THE GOOD
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This watch is plain fantastic. I own an SKX with a 7S26 among many other Seikos. The 4R36 in my honest opinion far outperforms the 7S26 in terms of accuracy. My watch came regulated at +6s per day, which is pretty reasonable. I got it down to 0s. The 4R36 has hacking AND hand winding, something the 7S26 lacked. The bronze finish, despite not being real bronze, looks fantastic and should age very well. The dial on this model is textured and pictures don't give it justice. Hand winding is a joy.
THE BAD
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The crown being a push down-crown instead of a screw-down with no gaskets and the case back being open renders this watch not a true divers watch. Water resistance is rated at 100m but I wouldn't even take it for more than a splash in the water. The rubber / leather strap feels sturdy, but lacks identity. It's neither a sports strap nor a dressy strap. The combination just doesn't work in my opinion, but that's easily replaceable with something that suits one's taste. The watch is heavy, thick and wide but wears smaller than it actually is. But if you come from an SKX, that shouldn't be an issue. The click rotating bezel has a nice click, but has too much play (typical Seiko) and doesn't perfectly align with the dial. The case back is finished in stainless steel and not like the rest of the case, which looks a bit odd and ugly. It would have been a better suit if Seiko did a solid case back with embossing in the same finish as the rest of the case.
Overall, I'm very pleased with this purchase and if you find it in the range of $200, I don't think there's much of a better value for the money out there.
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From the manufacturer
Seiko 5 Sports Men's Automatic Watch
- Seiko 5 Sports
- Manual and automatic winding capabilities
- 21,600 vibrations per hour
- Power reserve: approximately 41 hours
- 24 jewels
- Black dial
- Black unidirectional rotating bezel
- Day/date calendar
- LumiBrite hands and markers
- Case diameter: 42.5mm
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