Seiko Men's Analogue Automatic Self-Winding Watch with Stainless Steel Bracelet – SNXS73K

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The brilliant and rich sunburst grey dial looks really dynamic and with the all polished stainless steel case, the look really comes together to create the appearance almost of that of a Rolex Oyster Perpetual homage, but with enough unique design elements to stand on its own in terms of originality. Meanwhile, the lume-filled rectangular hour markers, paired with this color, are a nod to the legendary 62MAS. It’s not a hacking or hand-winding movement, which means that you can’t manually wind the watch to power the movement, and the second hand continues to tick even while you’re setting the time. Grey market specimens can be found in the US and Europe, however, they won’t be covered by Seiko’s warranty.

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It’s a simple, elegant, and classic design, with a subtle chamfer between the top surface and the flanks narrowing down to the lug tips, giving the watch a sleek and streamlined appearance. In my opinion, the 79 is the most ‘rich’ and ‘luxurious’ looking, though the blue version looks good also.

I also wasn’t a fan of the all polished case of the SNXS79, and how easily the mineral crystal smudged up and looked ‘dirty’ from fingerprint smudges all the time (little did I know, sapphire crystals can be WORSE about this sometimes). The stainless steel case and bezel are polished, as are the outer edges of the applied hour markers and hands. The crown at the 4:00 position certainly helps to add to the comfort, but I’ll admit, it’s such a tiny crown, it can be difficult to pull out and use.

Seiko Mens SNXS79K Automatic Stainless Steel Watch Seiko Mens SNXS79K Automatic Stainless Steel Watch

Its automatic movement, while less accurate than a quartz movement, allows you to power the watch simply from the movement of your wrist, instead of constantly having to replace batteries. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. They all offered the necessary features, while at the same time, the watches wouldn’t attract any unwanted attention. The reason for this is, the leather might squeeze down to the proper size, but a 20mm spring bar will not squeeze down to fit a 19mm lug width. The weekday and date window on the SNXS79 comes with a polished frame, and the display itself features a white background that contrasts beautifully with the dark dial.

It has a power reserve of 41 hours, meaning the watch will continue to operate for up to 41 hours even after you remove it or place it back in storage. This is especially helpful if you already own watches and watch straps with an 18mm width, so you can swap between them. This is one of the best dials you can find in a Seiko 5 and the rectangular hour markers and baton hands exude class against the brilliant sunburst grey dial. Magazine, a prominent car magazine where he offers insightful reviews and comprehensive analysis of various vehicles.