Seiko Men's Analogue Automatic Watch with Silicone Strap SRPD73K2

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Leather strap watches tend to fit without a problem for most wearers. However, watches fitted with metal bracelets often need adjusting to get the perfect fit.

Seiko is widely praised and appreciated for its high-quality affordable timepieces. In particular, its Seiko 5 range is extremely popular and appreciated by watch enthusiasts for their sporty appeal and durable automatic movements. The single most popular watch range from Seiko has been the SKX diver line, but in 2019, Seiko announced it would be discontinued and replaced. Seiko introduced a brand new Seiko 5 collection including 27 different styles. The design was based on the predecessor, and overall, they share a lot of similar design traits. The Seiko 5 Sport series was first released in 1963, its creation aimed at providing stylish yet affordable automatic watches to the younger generation of the 60s. 50 years later, the Seiko 5 Sport has been reborn, each model showcasing the key traits of the original models as well as new, updated features. Unlike many automatic watches, this model comes with a Seconds-Stop function which allows the wearer to completely halt the movement within the watch.

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The Seiko 5 SRPD73 is a sporty dive-watch-inspired timepiece based on the insanely appreciated SKX platform. It’s part of the new Seiko 5 diver collection and combines design elements from Seiko’s predecessor with modern technology to make it more reliable and durable. I was a little bit surprised when i got it out of the box, as what appeared as white in photos, is actually a little off-white, some form of beige. It gives a little bit of an appearance of gilt, but not quite. The watch case is slightly larger than my SRPE, but you don't really feel it. Part of this experience being the band, which is a 22mm silicone strap. It is very comfortable and lightweight, making the overall watch very easy to wear. That is probably the only surprise: It really doesn't feel like a diver on the wrist. It has less of a presence than my SRPG27 (bracelet).

Nobody denies that Seiko produces overseas, and even a Breitling SmartWatch is technically "Made in China". But that doesn't necessarily speak to the quality, as even in Asia you get what you pay for. The watch keeps the dial printing at a minimum, to only include an applied Seiko logo, the new Seiko 5 logo, and the text ”Automatic”. The mechanism within the watch is 4R36 automatic movement which is built in house and the calibre is comprised of 24 Jewels and a 41-hour power reserve. The dial is pleasant, with the typical Seiko diver pattern, but unlike most most of the Seiko divers it has a faint sunburst pattern. The case is brushed on top, and polished on the side. The bezel is aligned well, and there were no QC issues that I noticed. I don't think I need to say anything about the 4R36 movement.Sitting on top of the case is a Hardlex crystal. Hardlex is not as hard as sapphire crystal but has still proven to be much more durable than standard mineral glass. At this price point, we don’t expect to see sapphire crystal. For women, dainty, fuss-free designs in silver sit alongside more striking pieces, featuring two-tone steel and gold, as well as sparkling diamond finishes that befit their iconic logo. In typical Seiko fashion the lume is also very bright. The bezel functions just fine, even though the coin edge could have been a little better.