How The Seiko SNK809 Gets You Hooked (Despite Its Major Flaw) - Seiko SNK809 Review

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[@5stardave]

There are no flaws with the Seiko SNK800 series, only flaws with the humans graced by its presence.

[@lukalukic1697]

Yes

[@zaidjaxton125]

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[@otisclyde9167]

@Zaid Jaxton Instablaster :)

[@gab_viewer]

Yes, there is. Its time accuracy is not reliable. Not more than a years it’s already delaying for 5 mins and more than a year the delay is from 5 to 30 mins. Under a $100 automatic watch, you get what you paid for.

[@j_hewettt]

@@gab_viewer After wearing for a year? Bro, that's not bad at all. I think I can cope with resetting my watch every few months, especially considering most people have to set their watch at least twice a year anyway.

[@thistleclockworks1292]

Ice. Cold. The SNK809 was my first Seiko mechanical and really got me hooked. The strap was immediately stored and thanks the abundance of 18 mm straps on the market, it's become quite the chameleon. NATO, Perlon, Leather, and Silicon straps all look great on the '809 and in nearly any color. It's a little tank of a watch with a near-cult following. Worth noting on the '809: Not only does it check the box as a Field Watch, but if you forget the diminutive size for a moment, it also passes as a Flieger Type B, pilot's watch. Granted it's a stretch, but for a guy like me with a 6.75" wrist, I'll never be able to wear a genuine 45+ mm-sized Flieger watch. So this one checks off that 'look' in my watch collection. Another point: The '809 is also a gateway to the watch modding community. Want to really customize your watches? Start here. Its cheaper than trying to get your hands on a Seiko SKX series - that ship has sailed. Watch enthusiasts should all have at least one 7S26-equipped Seiko. The Seiko 5 Series has many great styles and sizes. They require your interaction by wearing them or giving it a few 'Seiko-Shakes' to get it going. This a great watch to share on your channel, Ben. Great choice.

[@knifelyfe6565]

New Orleans Saints fan here.Switched the tan face to black straps and did the same with the black face and tan straps.Got 2 Saints colored watches and get more compliments than when I wear one of my Rolex watches.

[@nuhuh9893]

The SNK809 was also my first mechanical watch. I have tried all sorts of 18mm straps on it but have found that I always end up going back to the stock black strap, I think it suits it better than the rest. With the satin finish on the case I don't like putting natos with the high polish silver buckles on it, and satin buckles are harder to find. I also think natos make it sit a little high on the wrist considering the watch is small. So my preference is a 2 piece strap with satin buckles, but it's so versatile you could put anything on it. I love how the SNK809 aesthetic follows the flieger watches of WWII but also has a nod to Seiko's RAF Gen 1 in its dimensions, and even has a sort of Sinn-esque tough look to it. It's a God-tier watch.

[@sfrejom]

Man, this has “Ice Cold” written on it

[@94jmbottaro]

i've dived and swimmed 3 years since i got this watch and never had any problem whatsoever, i think they just dont get the certified rating to make it cheaper, but in reality it can handle water resistence just fine

[@musicsavage4456]

I mean the fact it can be had for under 100USD, it's not like you'd have to sell your kidney if it broke

[@oldhippo2158]

I am sure it has the same quality gaskets as the 10 bar ones and it is very fine for what it is . The only problem is with winding unless you are quite active and wearing it all day.

[@RenaxTM91]

@@oldhippo2158 I calculated once that if you swing your arms moderately while walking a 20minute walk will wind in enough to run for 24hrs, Never had a issue with any of my 7s series movements that they'll stop cause I don't move enough, even when I swap watches just before going to bed..

[@athiftsabit1208]

I dive 40 meters in Bali and this thing don't get any problem

[@ahaf1605]

@@athiftsabit1208 Tenane mas? Aku meh tuku iki.

[@thepassionofthegoose5472]

I own several watches including several Swiss, German and Japanese luxury models, but my SNK809 is one of the few that I'll never sell. It's perfect.

[@manoflego123]

I've got the SNK805, very similar, and I love it to death. It's my first automatic watch to boot, and spends way more time on my wrist than any other watch of mine.

[@oldiesfreek]

Ha! How coincidental it is that I am wearing this watch today after having put it aside for months! 😁

[@reperealegandirii]

me too:))

[@ratedm90]

@@reperealegandirii same! Decided to take it out and put it on a nato.

[@alvinsumigcay5310]

"Cool" coming in at stock, "Ice Cold" modded with an AR double domed sapphire crystal

[@gabsmith1]

Got the watch as a graduation gift to myself. As soon as i got out of the shop I went to a watch strap shop and had the straps changed to a dark brown leather that can develop patina and creasing. I love this watch a lot especially its value for money. Will definitely be replacing the glass soon.

[@gideon3648]

A Seiko SNK803 was my first mechanical watch purchase and kick started a love of watches. The SNK 800 range is classic in my opinion, particularly for me as the size suits my small wrists better than anything bigger.

[@JP-1990]

I recently got one as my first field watch, and I can honestly say that I'm already used to wearing it every day. It goes with pretty much everything in my casual wardrobe. For those reasons, I'd put it in "cool".

[@nickporter9264]

Ice Cold! I bought an SNK809 with the bracelet earlier this year for about $80 and I am impressed. The bracelet is better than the bracelet on my SNKL43. It is the perfect size to wear out in the hot summer. The lack of water resistance isn't a huge trade-off as I have an Orient diver for that.

[@jacc88888]

I have the same watch. People slag off Seiko 5 bracelets for being cheap, rattly and nasty but so what if the bracelet has folded links and hollow end links? It looks good with the bead-blasted finish and is also super comfortable.

[@matyasd007]

Lack of water resistance? What are you talking about? It Is water resistant.

[@BarnOwl61]

Hallo Ben, it's Cool! The biggest problem is the low quality mechanical movement. Non hacking, non hand winding en not so accurate. I would personally prefer the Lorus. The Seiko watch will run for 40 years without a proper service, no problem, that's why I think it is still Cool.

[@VicToR37406]

To be honest, I only bother about hacking and hand winding the first few weeks after owning a mechanical watch. Now I just pick up my watch, shake it a bit and wear it.

[@Staggo_L]

Hi Joop Plankman. I have such a huge issue with mechanical watches that neither handwind or hack.

[@samuelgomez974]

Staggo Lee and What issue could it be? Any specific watches with that said issue?

[@anthonylafon3757]

@@samuelgomez974 I can't speak for Staggo, but personally, I find non-hand winding non-hacking movements frustrating to set and keep wound vs. a hacking hand-winding piece. This, coupled with the inherent inaccuracy and low power reserve of the 7S26, makes the SNK and SKX series undesirable for me.

[@tjlee9901]

@@anthonylafon3757 : unless you wear a watch every day , non hand winding is a pain in the ass .

[@bestvaluewatches]

I would have to agree that this line of watches is one of the most perfect entry’s/gateways into the hobby of watch collecting or maybe for some people just the entry into collecting mechanical watches specifically, either way these Are quite nice pieces and come in a few different dial options which is really nice!

[@pineapplej7310]

Without realizing it, I swam with this a few times. Never saw any moisture on the inside

[@deanwaller8283]

It's water resistance far exceeds the one stat d,I've swim in it,showered in it,dunked it more times than I care to remember and I've seen one used on a scuba dive down to 14 mtrs...Seiko don't mess around when it comes to water resistance

[@musicsavage4456]

@@deanwaller8283 Maybe Sieko meant it can literally go down 30 meters :0

[@GVSolo]

I've owned a SNK809 for a couple of years and I love it. It is considered a field watch but to me it looks a feels more like a hybrid between a field watch and a Flieger. Definitely a must own for Seiko and military watch lovers.

[@leftpastsaturn67]

My early '80's Seiko 5 'railway time' is still going strong... although it's a little too small for my wrist, the only downside to the range for me.

[@williamaungleyraud]

Got mine with the metal bracelet, and it loved pulling my arm's hair, also the hollow links are dreadful. Swapped the metal bracelet for a leather strap with a butterfly clasp and it transformed this watch into far more elegant time piece 👍 Best beginner's automatic watch to have or gift.

[@monte4150]

What color strap dud you put in it? Thinking of doing the same.

[@williamaungleyraud]

@@monte4150 black leather strap, best decision. Maybe for the next one I may go for a dark brown one 😎👍

[@ccooper8040]

Not the favorite in my collection but it is my most worn. I don't have to think about it. Just strap and go. It has been exposed many times to powerful magnets (MRI Tech) but still keeps decent accuracy. A true no brainer beater.

[@Spscc23998]

I've had the green SNK805 for a year and recently bought the black SNK809 (it wasn't easy finding one for under $100 - they're becoming rare). It's a beautiful watch. The black dial and black background on the day/date wheel give it a nice "stealth" character. Seiko is the real deal and well worth the money, every time.

[@Samurai9901]

Would be nice to see some new small watches released by Seiko.

[@AyushKumar-pt1zx]

Yes!

[@theyoodoo]

I have all four colours of this watch. The only things I would like to add as improvements would be better water resistance and a hand wind feature. I am very fond of these watches and love the size and styling of them. I never tire of wearing them and would buy more if there were other variants.

[@The_OvP]

You have all 4 colors! Help decide between green and black. I could see it becoming an everyday, but I like the idea of this being a camping/field watch. Im torn between the two and might just buy both

[@LLYY106]

Buy both... Come on... You've a pair of shoes, AND a pair of hands. 😊. ​@@The_OvP

[@FluffyFunBugBand]

Worn one of these for 4 years, and like others has gotten a large beating during that time. Had a steel bracelet for a while and at one point touched it on both the poles of a 190Ah lead acid battery that welded all the chain links together. The watch has a small dent now where the short happened, but oh man. It still runs like the day I bought it. Considering possibly a few hundred amps went through it I'm still amazed to this day.

[@RobotMonkeytron]

I've had the SNK803 for a couple of years now, and it gets a lot of wrist time. Ice cold, any day of the week!

[@MultiBaseball1010]

SNK-807 (the blue version) was my second automatic and remains my most worn auto and my favorite watch in my collection.

[@GareffPMA]

I have been wearing this watch for a year and a half and for me it is "cool". I have not had any problems with this watch during all this time that I have been using it. It may look a little small just by millimeters but it still looks good, especially for those with thin arms.

[@Ohne_Silikone]

I really appreciate how you take smaller wrists into perspective. I am a (sometimes -1) first hole on the strap person myself and can't wear many a watch due to its unreasonable size. Seikos 37/38 mm got me hooked on the Seiko5 line.

[@LLYY106]

Yes, watch makers.... Listen up! We have small wrists, so make us small watches please.

[@loganmozingo7162]

This was my first automatic. I'd been using quite a few mid-tier quartz watches for a while like Casios and Citizens, and had my eyes on this one for a while. Love it.

[@impasta9093]

I had my eyes on this watch for some time, and this will be my first automatic watch (its on its way). I'm new to the watch community. i love the field watch look. I'm liking this channel a lot.

[@BensWatchClub]

Good choice! Thanks for the kind words!

[@illyth63]

I bought an SNK803 and a Vostok Amphibia (another affordable entry point to automatics) at the same time, and asked my wife to wear the former for a day or so to get it wound up (no hand winding on the 7S26) while I tried the Vostok out. It's been her watch ever since, she loves that thing!

[@JasonTheWatchGuy]

I have two of these seikos, the green and blue variants. Absolutely love them! Very accurate review.

[@alextomlinson1725]

I have some much more expensive pieces but my SNK807 is still one of my favourites. Brilliant value. Always recommend them to friends.

[@juliussteuck]

This was my first real watch ever, gifted to me by my grandfather. Sadly, after not using it for a few years because it broke, I lost it in between moving houses. Now I really want to buy it again, but the prices seem to increased a bit...

[@tomhill4003]

Thanks for the video! I have two Seikos now (after suffering through the frustration of owning an old Rolex). They are amazing timepieces for sure.

[@tahmid369]

after 2 years of waiting i FINALLY got one! loving every bit of it!

[@hobbiest6831]

I love mine and have to say ice cold for it's amazing price point. I've tortured mine in water and all over. The crystal has gotten a bit scratched but it held up ok considering what I've done to it. To me it seems crazy to put a sapphire crystal in a $78 watch but I'm really considering it with how well it has performed over the last 4 years.

[@mongarcia01]

That Flieger Type B dial is still the most legible format for a watch face. After owning an SNK807 (blue version) for years, my dream watch is a Laco Kempten 39mm.

[@lenimbery7038]

I have one and like the included canvas strap....I've seen a review where they thought it was too stiff and uncomfortable but once it's worn a bit, it shapes to your wrist and is fits very well. (It was also my first of 7 watches that I have and my introduction into horology)

[@gunney808]

Don’t be afraid of the water! I’ve gone surfing, swimming, and even diving up to 10m with the SNK809 and it’s still kicking 5 years later!

[@elid7521]

I just got the SNK807 as a graduation gift and I love it! Its my first mechanical watch and I don't want to start a collection or anything but I also just bought a Swatch Sistem 51. Although I definitely prefer the aesthetic and fit of the Seiko.

[@pepavasata6790]

Ice cold no doubt. I can't wait to get my hands on this watch. Although I'm still not sure whether to get the cream version or the black version...

[@RetroRailroading]

These cost so little, it's hard to ever find them discounted. The most I've seen is 10 US on a Jomashop coupon special. I prefer the green out of all four colors. Cool.

[@stusims6567]

I think of this watch as a Fleiger style watch type b dial. The hands are seen on so many versions of it. I love this style of watch! Great video!!!

[@davidbarclay3651]

I Ice cold. I love mine and I have a 7.5 wrist. I’ve adjusted the beat error to .01 and I run it +3-4 sec/day for unbelievable accuracy

[@robvelazquez9195]

I’ve had one for 6 years now. Still the most reliable watch in my collection.

[@morbidminister6669]

Bought one years ago. Took my Apple Watch off earlier, put on my g-shock, took that off and now wearing the SNK800. I’m not big into watches but I like having one that’s comfortable and reliable and this thing has always fit the bill.

[@richardNbacchus]

I own this watch and I can personally say that it is the incest of cold.

[@tripleoo0]

Intentional or not, this comment is nothing short of hilarious.

[@PantsofVance]

And a brand new sentence in human history was made.

[@Arcangel2992]

I’m sorry, the what now?

[@jazzman5598]

Richard Bacchus Gotta love the “incest”! 😬...............🤪😂🤣

[@downloadableskills]

Whens autocorrect outs your "other" browsing.

[@patrickfulmer9596]

I had the SNK803 Khaki version. I loved it even though it looked small on my 8" wrist. I wore it fishing and it kept getting moisture in it until it quit. I replaced it with an SNZG15J1, Larger, 100m WR. COOL

[@Staggo_L]

Hi Ben. Here's my huge issue with automatic watches: no hacking, no handwinding. My Orient Bambino does all three. I had to swap the automatic movement on my Seiko skx 009 for a nh36. Buyer's remorse on a watch I really wanted. I feel limited to quartz watches. This is okay, since I adore such watches as the Seiko Retro Perpetual. Stellar watch.

[@RobWhittlestone]

SNK809 is Cool. I like the SNZG15 too (I have one). Nice review. All the best, Rob in Switzerland

[@andreamazzotta7108]

Ice cold, no doubt!! I’ve owned it for about 4 years now and it’s been my sport watch since day one: I regularly wear it whilst surfing and never had a single issue. Only change I’ve made is the strap: I use a perlon strap in light grey that’s both stylish and quick drying

[@LLYY106]

Have you had to change the strap?

[@ughnon]

Overall, “cool.” I bought this a few years ago as my first auto movement watch. Though it lacks hacking and hand winding, it has has held up well for the price. For me, it is a very good knock around watch when you want something more attractive than a plastic ( G shock or Ironman) watch.

[@IBoughtAWatch]

Great little watch and a great field watch option, remember it being a contender when I was looking for my first automatic!

[@pja2045]

My first automatic watch. And the smallest too. I wont hesitate to recommend to my friends.

[@denniswaweru9340]

I want to get this piece as my first automatic watch and second field watch after my Timex. Already excited after this review

[@walthefl]

That's the second watch of my 2 everyday watches: Casio A 158 & SNK809 :) Love both of them (especially snk) and they perfectly fit my skinny wrist...

[@jonwick5824]

Just got mine a few days ago and just ordered a strap of Amazon.

[@ilovelimpfries]

Considering the replacement model for the snk800 series cost 3 times as much, this watch is a steal and a must buy!

[@markharrison2484]

What was the replacement?

[@ilovelimpfries]

@@markharrison2484 SKX, but now SRPD series.

[@Fausto_moh]

Bought this for my dad and he loves it. I thought it was so worth the buy that I might buy myself one next paycheck

[@ChrisAlvarezAlvarezImaging]

I swapped a SNK809 dial and movement into a SKX173 case for a Marathon dive watch look. Love it.

[@cromwellg60]

POLISH IT! I polished mine to mirror finish with a rotary tool and fitted a mesh strap and it looks incredible like a totally different watch

[@JeeGee114]

I like the bead blasted tooly look.

[@monkelover2056]

Can we see a google docs pic of it??

[@cromwellg60]

Daniel Petit I can do even better kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXPdg4ClrZJ6qLs Polished it about 6 months ago and this is how it looks now. Sorry if the camera quality isn’t fantastic

[@j.p.9522]

Crommington That looks really awesome.

[@cromwellg60]

J. P. Thanks! 👍🏻

[@male272]

What 'got' me was researching for a practical field watch for back country trips in the North of Canada...Bertucci was my 'gateway' drug...

[@harinandansujith1015]

I am thinking about buying this as my first mechanical timepiece. Thanks for the video👍🏻

[@DannyalSafdar]

Just picked mine up today and its my first automatic watch and I'm extatic 😁

[@GabrielGGabGattringer]

I have the SNK 807 (blue) in my collection. I love it. It´s tiny but wears well, interestingly the 7s26 is more accurate than the same 7s26 in my Seiko SKX007. Weird. BTW: The dial is more a Flieger B style dial than a field watch style.

[@StuntpilootStef]

It is a flieger.

[@DerekTYWu]

Gabriel Gattringer Major flaw: No second hand hack, no hand winding！ If it had a/m feature, and call it Seiko 7, it would be great! Otherwise it’s very accurate mechanical watch!

[@pte_n0vember]

And women's hearts! I love this little watch. It gets an "ice cold" rating from me.

[@DanaTheInsane]

Its a great alternative to crappy, flimsy "women's" watches. Durable but not monstrous.

[@martinrousev]

Love this watch! I've recently purchased higher tier watches but still this is the one I most often reach for in the morning. I think it is because of the small size and versatile dial. I have mine on a leather strap.

[@just-inedc2381]

This was one of my first automatic watches and I still have it and wear it periodically. I have the green one but always regretted not getting the black one but it’s definitely a cool watch.

[@KevAlberta]

I almost bought this as my first automatic. But I decided I should just use the money towards what I really wanted, a Hamilton field watch. Never regretted my decision. And I can still buy this if I want to in the future

[@BosunM8James]

Good choice, I'm my humble opinion, the Hamilton khaki field is the best choice for a classic style field watch.

[@hans.lankamp]

Ice cold. My first watch was a snkl43, and I still love looking at the back of it. Most Seiko 5's are so versatile and timeless, that you can have them in a budget 2 watch collection with a beater/diver. They can be dressed up, but also be a good casual piece.

[@last-kt]

hey man thanks for all the love to watch commiunity. I bought a brand new snzg09 the other day and It make sound as I wind it and I think sometimes the rotor stuck in places. I havent owned any mechanical watches befor I just wanted to see if it is normal ?

[@jamiecheslo]

I am so enamored of this watch that I have two of them. The green dial on a distressed leather bund strap (to further the B-Uhr dial motif) and the red dial version on a mesh metal bracelet to give it a bit of flash. As mentioned previously, for such an inexpensive automatic watch, it is remarkably accurate and is able to take quite a beating. Hardlex is satisfactory, but it will scratch, however one cannot expect a sapphire crystal at this price point. The provided strap is rather cheaply made and will wear out quickly, nor is it very comfortable. A quick change of the strap, however, will solve that problem easily! I would say this is definitely "Cool"!

[@oscarrodwell3293]

Ive had mine in green for a year now, put a green barton nato band on it and I could be more bappy with it. Would definatley recommend

[@patrickfulmer9596]

I had an SNK803 and loved it. It's too small for my 8" wrist but I wore it. I didn't realize the WR was so poor. RIP SNK803.

[@MrJrce]

I wear this on a black silicone strap. It's my daily work watch. I work in a metal shop. Other than a few blemishes around the case, it's held up better than I thought getting whacked around on random steel objects at my job. I love this watch. I just wish it was hackable.

[@JadedJet]

I have very thin wrists and wanted something that had a casual look so I ordered one of these as my first watch.

[@funkmonkeyfun]

My seiko 809 got my hooked on mechanical watches and its my daily wearer. I forgot about the 30 meter water resistance, i have been washing mine about every two weeks for a year now with no problems. This watch is definitely ice cold!

[@mrbacchus6127]

Yes my 1st automatic watch bought at the same time as the Orange Monster. Ultimately this watch was a little too small for my tastes but I still say it is cool.

[@trishanuray3833]

I love wearing this watch. Its a COOL watch. Those well finished lume Lands and broad Case Back Window makes it a winner. Overall good fit and finish. Also no misaligned Hour-Markers like other Seikos. (All printed here). Never seen a misaligned Logo on these. New watch collectors should be careful and not get frustrated using the smallish crown while setting time and especially changing DAY-DATE.(though better than other small crown watches). When I cant make out which watch to wear , I wear SNK ! Its versatile and you can wear it with almost anything, anytime.

[@glennprivee639]

Just got it like 3 days ago and super happy so far :)

[@cyberlizardcouk]

Bought one for my teenage boy this Christmas and he loves it. Ice Ice cold.

[@johnl6803]

I’ve got the green one absolutely love it, can’t see how people can complain for the price!

[@thelonerider9693]

Love Seikos, and have had many. My favorites are the divers. But I have several Seikos 5s including that one. That one is the only one to have any mechanical issues over the years. To be fair I may have worn it when I had a bike crash, or fell in the woods, or something, I don't remember as both have happened more than once over the years lol. I love the hi contrast dial etc but, for some reason, this watch always ends up "off" in time. Or sometimes stops. It is probably a simple fix but I never got around to taking it to a jeweler. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another though. Also, Seiko lume is bright as heck. don't know how they do it.

[@mikexmartinart]

I would definitely have one, but it's a touch too small for me i think. Love that Flieger type-b style dial

[@richardNbacchus]

you should take a look at the sports one then 6:59 i think its like 40 or 42mm

[@mikexmartinart]

@UCVtoCqq6BubgxlM3o-qTxag very tempted by the Laco Aachen

[@ralphus555]

Look at the SNZ - same watch, but bigger with much better water resistance.

[@jacc88888]

Agree, for me 39mm would be ideal.

[@richardlahan7068]

Just bought one. Can't wait to get it!

[@ordinarygeek]

Ben you said there are alternatives quartz options can you tell models of that?

[@danieljones3683]

I have this exact model. It is a little small for my 7.5" wrist but it is still one of my favorites.

[@isaacquipse3233]

This was my first mechanical watch that was gifted to me by my mom when I graduated from college. It's been my daily driver ever since. It was my gateway drug into watches. I'm saving up for a Seiko 5 sports watch next. Any recommendations? I'm a medical student now and I'm looking for an all-rounder watch that has a better waterproof rating and can be worn in most situations. Thank you! Great video!

[@richardstrahle5450]

This watch is oh so mega-cool. I have more expensive watches with more sophisticated movements, but this is the one I keep finding on my wrist. Love the size and the looks, rugged but somewhat understated. The case's definitely field watch but the dial isn't inspired by a Type-B Flieger, as I've heard other watch reviewers say, it bloody well is a Type-B Flieger. Anyway, love this watch. I'll wear it until one of us dies and, if it's the watch that goes first, the sun won't set until I've replaced it.

[@castin5244]

I wish there was a similar looking Seiko watch between the SNK and SNZ in size.

[@BassMatriX]

I've not purchased one yet, but I'm sure one of these days I'll end up with an 807 on wrist. Pretty cool little watch. Great value for money from where I'm sitting.

[@g-townjohnny7740]

This watch is definitely "Ice Cold" in my book. I do sometimes wish it had hand winding, but I managed to regulate it to +8 secs per day with a toothpick, something I wouldn't try with a more expensive watch. It's also easy to back hack. The B-style dial is thoroughly appealing. As you get older, life is all about minutes and seconds, and hours are of diminishing importance. I've also seen the display caseback work its charm on others. My son looked at it for about half a minute and suddenly exclaimed "wow, now I understand how watches work!" Where are you from, BTW? Manchester? Your accent is the best part of these reviews.

[@DerekTYWu]

Major flaw: No second hand hack, no hand winding！ If it had a/m feature, and call it Seiko 7, it would be great! Otherwise it’s very accurate mechanical watch!!

[@jpgonly7034]

If the case size fits you well Seiko SNK809 has a great potential to mod it or customize: crystal, hands, movement!

[@sleepinglysithia]

I modded my snk803 with an skx009 dial and seconds hand and One Second Closer Final Fantasy white hour and minute hands. I'll eventually upgrade the movement and crystal. It's been a really fun and rewarding learning process. I think the watch looks awesome now.

[@tunokies]

Nice review. Cool. This is the first watch I modded. I must have bought and modded 15 or more of these. Used to be able to buy them for £50 delivered about 6-7 years ago . The whole idea of the recessed crown is that it's sleek and tucked out of the way, therefore not designed to be able to hack and handwind so I don't understand why some take issue with that particular element of the watch. It's a perfect watch to give as a gift to, for example, a nephew, as the display caseback entices the viewer into an amazing micro mechanical world. It's kind of a shame that all the old 7s26 seiko 5 shapes have been discontinued....the SNZH55 / 57/ 59 etc is my personal favourite of the 7s26 powered Seiko 5s......I do hope they upgrade some of these shapes to 4r36.

[@Toxic9813]

I bought mine for $59 brand new back in 2017-18… now they’re over $220? That is not just inflation, wtf happened

[@hantimau]

I still use this, still working good after 10 year...brought 1 day before Merapi volcano eruption 2010

[@effatta]

does it need to be winded up? Or what kind of servicing does it need?

[@hantimau]

@@effatta Its never get serviced...trust me...even the strap has never change 😁 And fyi..I work on sea many times with this watch

[@sketchtwenty2]

I have a blue one with fabric straps. Definitely in the cool category!

[@Acord718]

I still use mine every day for five years. I've been to the Philippines twice with it and Puerto Rico once with it. And work in a warehouse. The watch is still going strong.