• BarryBwa@alien.topB
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    11 months ago

    I got one a S5…I feel under but nearly 20 years ago. Wear it often still. Nice, but you don’t stress about the daily wear n tear.

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    11 months ago

    Fantastic looking watch for a great price with a good movement from a reputable brand. Overall one of the best first watches you could get. Absolutely fantastic job buddy

  • believe_these_blues@alien.topB
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    11 months ago

    Seiko 5 is an excellent place to start. It would be my recommendation to anyone who was interested in getting a first watch to explore the hobby. I used to have one almost just like what you got.

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    11 months ago

    Where did you get it for $180? I’ve been looking for a sale on this watch

  • Dangerous-Noise-4692@alien.topB
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    11 months ago

    Great watch. Also check out the Orient Bambino for a nice, inexpensive dress watch. They make them in a variety of sizes as well.

  • rudebii@alien.topB
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    11 months ago

    Seiko 5s are “starter” watches for many on this sub. This is a sharp-looking example and the movement is good.

    Can’t speak to price, haven’t shopped them lately. Sub $200 these days is probably a deal, but I just don’t know for sure.

  • Dcajunpimp@alien.topB
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    11 months ago

    Great choice. My first Seiko 5 with the old 7s26 movement was a daily beater and lasted 15 years.

    Now I have an SRPH23 black dial 40mm version of your that’s barely left my wrist in over a year. And it’s perfect.

  • GTB7A4@alien.topB
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    11 months ago

    Great watch at a great size, but I don’t think I’ll be replacing my SNK807 with this very similar watch costing twice as much. As the discontinued SNK800 series becomes increasingly unavailable, I see this as excellent alternative.

    • Forward_Fox_833@alien.topOPB
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      11 months ago

      I was initially going to buy something used or older but was worried about Mumbai specials and my own lack of knowledge. Being Canadian, almost every pre-owned site I found was shipping internationally.

      Probably would not have grabbed this one if not for the discount since YT reviewers say the $300usd MSRP for the new is overpriced.