Seiko Does it Again! - Seiko SRPE61 '5kx' Review

The Seiko 5 SRPE61, nicknamed the "DressKX", is one of the many new Seiko 5 Sports models that offer great value and specifications, for an affordable price. The SRPE61 has a unique anthracite grey dial and a unique brushed bezel that sets it apart from other dressy field watches on the market.
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0:00 Intro
0:28 First-impressions
0:35 DressKX vs 5KX
1:00 Bezel (brushed or polished)
2:12 Finish
2:27 Case
3:22 Dial
3:48 Seiko 5 Sports Logo
4:31 Anthracite Grey Sunburst Dial
5:10 Versatility & Value
5:35 Strap Options
5:45 Dimensions
6:18 On-wrist & Wearability
7:07 Nato strap
7:18 Specifications
7:21 Movement - Seiko 4R36
7:38 See-through Caseback
8:15 MSRP & Value
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[@ChronometerCheck]

Thoughts on the DressKX? Have a great weekend, everyone!

[@markfung5654]

Basic design is perfect. Love it

[@FabianoArruda]

Just came from your story and had to dig in the comments to find the model and search for a complete review of it. It’s so beautiful, now I want one 😅

[@deanP.]

Great review.

[@bruceleroy8063]

Rockin mine on mesh today. Upgraded to double domed sapphire with blue AR. Love this watch.

[@ChronometerCheck]

That's a nice combo. Have been thinking of other straps to wear this on (and let's be honest, it would work on just about anything) and a mesh sounds great.

[@grantansel4069]

Where does one buy a mesh strap for this lug size?

[@bruceleroy8063]

@@grantansel4069 it's a Forstner comfit

[@LobsterRavioli]

Out of all the new Seiko 5 releases, the dresskx is my favorite. And I bought the gray one too, it goes with every strap and it doesn’t matter what color either. I used the leather strap on the maroon Timex Marlin on my Dresskx. It was an amazing match.

[@xxgg]

Just wondering, how do you hand wind this movement?

[@cussytootussy]

Great review of what looks like a great watch. Dive watches are my favorite so I love this hybrid that allows you to dress it up. Love it. I am planning on pulling the trigger on this watch but I can't get my hands on one to see the color in person. In a lot of videos and pictures it looks 'browny'. In-person does it look 'browny' or is clearly grey? Thanks in advance for your reply.

[@ChronometerCheck]

It is indeed awesome. In person, it very much looks grey. Of course, it does shift a little bit in different lights, but much more grey than brown, can assure you.

[@cussytootussy]

@@ChronometerCheck Awesome. Thank you for the reply. I think I am going to pull the trigger on this brushed bezel. Can't wait to get it on leather as well as an after market Oyster. Looks like a strap monster!!! Can't wait. Thanks for the great content!

[@hazeeq3650]

Great review. I rlly interested in purchasing this watch but i have a very small wrist which is 15cm / 5.91 inch. Would it fit on my wrist?

[@ChronometerCheck]

I believe it might be a bit big, but the most important measurement is the lug to lug. Instead of the circumference of your wrist, can you measure from the top to bottom of your wrist?

[@hazeeq3650]

@@ChronometerCheck probably like 4 cm from the top to bottom

[@damnwhyisitsohard]

is this wearable for a small wrist person? tia

[@LamarFaciane]

I ran one of these for a year and was completely underwhelmed. The dial had QC issues and the watch never connected with me.

[@ChronometerCheck]

Seiko and their notorious QC issues... You'd think they would have fixed it by now. I can see how it might not have connected, it's a great watch for what it is, though a bit simple and maybe even bland in some ways. I think it's perfect for someone who just wants a good, affordable, and versatile watch, but maybe not as much for someone like you or me who has many others.

[@firefighter387]

Really great watch makes you wonder how they can charge another $1000 for the spb143 j1.

[@ChronometerCheck]

I've had my eye on the SPB143 for quite some time, but haven't been able to justify the cost just yet. I'm sure my willpower will whittle down enough, eventually.

[@gunnerkicks6590]

if it had sapphire i would have bought it already

[@PreLegendary]

Is the watch made in Japan?

[@H0kram]

No, they're made in Malaysia and China. Models made in Japan end with a J in their reference. They're rare, usually exclusive to Japan, and not 100% made in Japan. That would be Grand Seiko, though even this luxurious branch is not Japan made to the last bit.

[@sparkonthehorizon]

I love how this watch looks and wears but I have a definite love/hate relationship with it. It loses 10 seconds per day no matter how much I wear it or wind it, and it drives me nuts!! Other than that, I really like the look & feel of this piece , but to me NH35 in this watch is not very good

[@ChronometerCheck]

That is within spec but can see it being frustrating if you heavily value accuracy. Have you considered getting it regulated?

[@sparkonthehorizon]

Excuse the ignorance, but what does that entail?

[@ChronometerCheck]

@@sparkonthehorizon basically the watchmaker would adjust the timing slightly which should help its accuracy

[@OkiDingo]

Worst watch we have ever owned. Loses so much time.

[@geoff8658]

Mine runs at +1 second per day 🤷‍♂️

[@OkiDingo]

@@geoff8658 my wife doesn’t wear watches a lot so it’s on a watch winder. After a month it’s slow by minutes.

[@geoff8658]

@@OkiDingo watch winders are awful in that they place unnecessary wear on a movement. There's absolutely nothing wrong with letting an automatic watch sit unpowered while not in use.

[@OkiDingo]

@@geoff8658 sure, but the watch has been loosing time since we first bought it. Its a small watch too so it doesn't last long when its not worn before it stops.