1/17/2024 0 Comments Seiko 5 automatic field watch![]() “Automatic” written in cursive is situated at the bottom half of the dial. ![]() In terms of the text on the dial, the usual Seiko applied logo is set just above the newly designed Seiko 5 logo. I’m personally happy that Seiko went with a black background for their day and date since it goes well with the rest of the dial. The gold and blue just meld together so well that a person might mistake this watch for a dress watch (and it practically can be, if you roll that way□).Ĭloser to the middle of the dial, you can find gray painted 24-hour markers, again harkening back to classic field watch design.Īs is expected from the Seiko 5 line, the day and date are positioned at 3 o’clock, with white text on a black background. Props to Seiko for coming up with this color combination. The first thing that draws the eye is the contrast between the gold-painted applied arabic hour markers and the matte blue dial 4R36. To me, the dial of the SRPG39 is mezmorizing - the more I look at it, the more I love it. We’ll come back to the movement in a moment. The SRPG also features an unneeded but welcome display case back showcasing the 4R36 movement. The watch is a definite strap monster with its drilled lug holes. ![]() Seiko has sadly supplied an unsigned crown which I find disappointing. The watch is bead-blasted, which, along with the compact design, makes for a subdued look. The fit is snug, and I can honestly say that this is one of the most comfortable watches I have ever worn on my wrist. Yes, the SRPG is wide, but it wears surprisingly well on my 6-inch wrist.Įven with the long lug-to-lug, the lugs drape down over my wrist, making the watch look smaller and a bit more compact. I think I just heard a collective gasp from my slender-wristed readers. Although not quite that wide, with a case that measures 39.4mm and a lug-to-lug of 48.1mm, SRPG is definitely larger than its predecessor. Their current line of divers (replacing the venerable SKX line) are all a whopping 42mm in diameter. It seems clear to me that Seiko is creating watches in larger sizes than in years past. A case and bracelet built for durabilityīy keeping these features consistent across all watches in this line, Seiko makes it easier for the consumer to know what they are getting when they purchase a Seiko 5 watch.A recessed crown at the four o’clock position.A day-date display at the three o’clock position. ![]() The SRPG39 is one of many watches in the Siko 5 line.Įvery watch in the Seiko 5 line has each these five attributes: The Seiko 5 line of watches was first introduced in 1963 and was Japan’s first-ever automatic day-date watch. Not resting on their laurels, Seiko then went on to develop the first quartz analog chronograph.Ĭurrently, the Seiko Group has seven watch brands under their name: Seiko, Grand Seiko, Credor, Pulsar, Alba, Lorus, and Orient. Seiko is well-known for the Astron, which when it was unveiled in 1969, became the world’s first production quartz watch. After some restructuring and the creation of subsidiaries, “Seiko Corporation” finally settled on the name “Seiko Holding Corporation.” In 1983, “Seikosha” became “Hattori Seiko Co., Ltd.” Then, in 1990, they were renamed once again. Then, in 1892, Hattori began making clocks under the name “Seikosha.” Perregaux & Co., he moved his shop to the main street of Ginza, Tokyo. After several apprenticeships and partnerships with foreign trading firms, one being F. Kintarō Hattori, the founder of Seiko, opened his watch and jewelry shop called “K.
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