Early Christmas present to myself, and a nice place in my small (5 watches currently) collection. This Seiko 5 series 36mm field watch replaces the Timex Weekender in my box, as a casual and comfortable weekend / day off / around the house or neighborhood piece. I’ve worn a watch every day since the 90’s but this is my first big seconds hand automatic and first display case. (My only other auto is a chronograph with a running seconds subdial). Also my first Seiko. Coming from the Timex, I appreciate the red tip seconds hand sweep, and lack of ticking.

Looks good, fits good, timekeeping is around +10 sec/d so far. I’ve ordered a few nato’s for variety.