Reddit reviews Seiko 5 Blue Dial Stainless Steel Automatic Mens Watch SNZF15

I was watching this video and recognised his watch almost immediately, I actually own an SNZ17K but I just thought it was nice that he's using a budget watch while he works in his workshop, he mentions owning a Speedmaster in one of his other videos.

Seiko 5 is a solid watch.

Orient Ray is one of my favorites.

Hope it helps.

Depends how much you can get it for.

Another option is the Pepsi Sea Urchin SNZF15.

If he's looking for a watch that's less "dainty" but is sleek enough to be worn with a suit, then maybe the Seiko SNZF17 "Sea Urchin". I've had mine for a couple months now and it's hard to not wear it most of the time. If you want more color, then maybe the pepsi bezel variant (SNZF15) would do the trick? You can usually find the black one on sale for between $100-130.

I mean, ok, if we were to compare Orient and Seiko, I think Orient wins overall.

For instance, the Orient Ray II is $159:
https://www.amazon.com/Orient-Japanese-Automatic-Stainless-Diving/dp/B01AK5TQE0/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1510583470&sr=1-1&nodeID=7141123011&psd=1&keywords=orient+ray+II

The Direct Seiko Competition (SKX009) is $203:
https://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SKX009K2-Divers-Automatic-Stainless/dp/B000OP1M6M/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1510583493&sr=1-1&nodeID=7141123011&psd=1&keywords=seiko+skx

The Orient gets you a bit better bang for the buck with hacking and handwinding. Something that the Seiko doesn't give you. Now if we look at the look at Seiko's cheaper option, the SNZF15 at $139:

https://www.amazon.com/Seiko-Stainless-Steel-Automatic-SNZF15/dp/B001ELSSOO/ref=sr_1_16?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1510583493&sr=1-16&nodeID=7141123011&psd=1&keywords=seiko+skx

The Seiko SNZF15 doesn't hack or handwind, has only 100m water resistance, and although I haven't seen the two side by side, I'm willing to bet that Orient has slightly better quality materials/finishing than the Seiko 5.

Now the amusing thing about the Invicta is this, it uses Seiko's own movement that they use for $200-800 watches, yet they pack it in watches that come in under $100. Their quality and materials aren't even that bad, no worse than Seiko 5!

Sure. The Japanese are kings of value at that price point, and you'll have a fair share of selections from a few brands, types of movement (automatic/mechanicals, quartz, UHF quartz, solar quartz, etc.) and styles (diver, field, pilot, chrono, etc.) all good for day-to-day wear.

A good place to start is look through listings from Seiko, Orient, Citizen, and Casio's Edifice line.

A few examples:

Seiko SNZG13 - automatic field/military style

Orient Defender - automatic field style - also comes in blue

Seiko SNZF17(black) / SNZF15(blue/pepsi bezel) - automatic diver style

Seiko SNZH55/53/57 - automatic black, blue, and black/gold diver style

Various Seiko chronographs on bracelets - quartz movements

Orient Mako II and Ray II - automatic diver style watches with an upgraded movement over the Seiko automatics

Various Casio Edifice chronographs on bracelets - quartz movements

There's a lot more not limited to these brands as well - I'm sure other people can recommend you something nice. I've excluded models not on a bracelet - but if you change your mind you can also look through Citizen and Bulova's offerings.

Here's the current buying guide on $0-$250 watches.

If you really like the MVMT, just buy it, but do so knowing what you're actually getting. The particular model you linked has a chronograph but doesn't even have markings on the subdials, so the chronograph is kinda pointless - how can you tell which dial is which?

This Seiko 5 Dive is $125, but has a Submariner vibe to it. Very cool watch for the money, even if just outside the ceiling of $100. Would work very will with the ubiquitous Bond NATO strap, but the steel bracelet is great too (for this style).

If I didn't already have a Seiko Chronograph with a metal bracelet, this would be my choice. It's by far my favorite dive watch out there.

As always, you can ask /r/watches for more detailed opinions, but in terms of style it looks fine.

For $125 I'd recommend some version of the seiko 5 as a nicer automatic, but if you like the commando go for it.

Got it:

Its a seiko5

first a seiko automatic

Second, a slightly larger seiko

Agreed!

Specifically, I'd suggest the seiko 5 diver, or the orient ray or mako. They are all very solid budget divers.

if you are in the US, I bought this Seiko and I am really happy with it: Seiko 5 Blue Dial Stainless Steel Automatic Mens Watch SNZF15 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001ELSSOO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_dgcjzbC6G6MP8

These all come in various colors:

-Orient Mako 2

-Seiko SNZG15J1

-Seiko SNZF15

-Lots of other Seiko 5's

-Vostok Amphibia, try eBay seller "Zenitar" or Meranom

Edit You could lurk /r/WatchExchange and probably snag a used SKX for ~$150 too or maybe something else.

I just got this on Amazon. Its a little over your $125 mark but not by much

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ELSSOO?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00

Its a classic :)

Personally if I was to go for the blue dial theme I would go with the classic Seiko pepsi bezel. This or this.

But if I had to choose from your list I would go with the 2nd watch.

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