JomaShop has select Men's Seiko Automatic 5 Sports Stainless Steel Watches (Various Styles) from $167 when you follow the instructions below. Shipping is free.
Thanks to community member smackhappy for finding this deal.
You don't have to wear it daily. I mean, unless you really prefer a phone on your wrist. I'm into tech, and I'm a watch maker. I have no interest in a smartwatch. 🤷🏻
Wear both foolio, the lord didn't give you two wrists just to wear one watch
The Seiko 5 Sport watch line is a great watch as knock around daily wearers, and a great launching point for those just starting into the world of automatic watches. The movement beats a little slower than higher end Swiss movements (ETA and Sellita) but is still durable…
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Why did Seiko replace the orange monster and skx007 lines with Seiko 5 branded watches? Those things were selling like hotcakes between $200 and $300. Did they think it devalued their brand name?
If they want to compete with strictly luxury brands, go for it. They'll miss the budding watch enthusiast market they were built on. But hey, don't piss on my head and tell me it's raining. Why brand these Seikos with a stupid 5 at all? Just brand it a Seiko.
Used Orange Monsters are going for two to three times what they used to go for new.
Seikos were wildly underpriced for years, relative to the competition from Europe.
It's true: the current Seiko 5 and Presage lines are more expensive than the models they replaced, and some actually downgraded in some ways: you can't get a cheap 200M ISO certified diver from Seiko for $200 any longer. But then again, that was always a freakishly cheap price for a certified dive watch.
However, Seiko's 2021 lineup is still excellent compared to Euro brands at similar price levels. Tissot, Hamilton, etc... I think you will still find Seiko a clear winner.
If you want crazy value in an automatic watch from a Japanese brand, check out Orient. They will still sell you a great looking Rolex Submariner-inspired 200M dive watch for $200 or less and their automatic Bambinos are just a hair over $100. Same parent company as Seiko and they have somewhat stepped into the affordable price range that Seiko is vacating.
Or obviously check out a microbrand... if you are looking at an affordable microbrand watch chances are there's literally a Seiko NH35 or NH36 movement inside....
I prefer the style of the SKX dials but this is an amazing deal. If you're looking for a good automatic starter watch and don't care about the water resistance / lack of screw down crown, then i don't think you can beat this price for a new divers style watch. You could possibly find a similar deal on an Orient for a little more and get your 200 meters and screw down crown but I doubt it. those nato strap options don't even look good in the stock photos though. if you surf around on the site a bit then they're a lot more options for about $20 more. I saw a green textured dial that looked pretty cool.
Best automatic watch on the face of the earth. I own a lot of pricier ones but the Seiko's just keep going with no maintenance. If fact they cost 1/4 of what a watch cleaning on a pricey watch costs.
those nato strap options don't even look good in the stock photos though. if you surf around on the site a bit then they're a lot more options for about $20 more. I saw a green textured dial that looked pretty cool.
The stock NATO straps on these Seikos are... adequate. They are not bad! They are also... not fantastic, lol.
I would compare them to $12 aftermarket NATO straps. Not terrible but not great. Basically par for the course when talking about stock nylon straps on affordable watches in this range.
For $15-$20 you can find slightly more premium "seat belt" style nylon NATO straps on Amazon, eBay, etc. Those are my preference.
IMO half the fun of dive style watches is swapping the straps around. So quick and easy. I've got a whole drawer full. Fun to match different outfits, etc. So I never really care if the OEM factory strap is sub-par. Just my approach to the hobby; others may be different of course.
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If they want to compete with strictly luxury brands, go for it. They'll miss the budding watch enthusiast market they were built on. But hey, don't piss on my head and tell me it's raining. Why brand these Seikos with a stupid 5 at all? Just brand it a Seiko.
Used Orange Monsters are going for two to three times what they used to go for new.
It's true: the current Seiko 5 and Presage lines are more expensive than the models they replaced, and some actually downgraded in some ways: you can't get a cheap 200M ISO certified diver from Seiko for $200 any longer. But then again, that was always a freakishly cheap price for a certified dive watch.
However, Seiko's 2021 lineup is still excellent compared to Euro brands at similar price levels. Tissot, Hamilton, etc... I think you will still find Seiko a clear winner.
If you want crazy value in an automatic watch from a Japanese brand, check out Orient. They will still sell you a great looking Rolex Submariner-inspired 200M dive watch for $200 or less and their automatic Bambinos are just a hair over $100. Same parent company as Seiko and they have somewhat stepped into the affordable price range that Seiko is vacating.
Or obviously check out a microbrand... if you are looking at an affordable microbrand watch chances are there's literally a Seiko NH35 or NH36 movement inside....
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Before my Apple Watch, I'd wear interesting watches, daily, some that brought-in an occasional compliment.
Now?
Now I've got 1 boring brick on my wrist.
Damn you Steve Jobs!!
I didn't know anyone still wore watches with the invention of smart phones! Kinda like I thought hockey died when the Whalers abandoned CT !
Before my Apple Watch, I'd wear interesting watches, daily, some that brought-in an occasional compliment.
Now?
Now I've got 1 boring brick on my wrist.
Damn you Steve Jobs!!
Agreed!!!
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I would compare them to $12 aftermarket NATO straps. Not terrible but not great. Basically par for the course when talking about stock nylon straps on affordable watches in this range.
For $15-$20 you can find slightly more premium "seat belt" style nylon NATO straps on Amazon, eBay, etc. Those are my preference.
IMO half the fun of dive style watches is swapping the straps around. So quick and easy. I've got a whole drawer full. Fun to match different outfits, etc. So I never really care if the OEM factory strap is sub-par. Just my approach to the hobby; others may be different of course.