Seiko's New Field Watch Will Blow You Away - Seiko 5 Sports SRPG35 Unboxing

Seiko has just released a lineup of new field watches as part of their recently refreshed and growing Seiko 5 Sports lineup. Here's a quick unboxing and first impressions of the vintage-styled and patina'd SRPG35.
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Seiko 5 SNZG15: geni.us/Seiko5SNZG15
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[@Jusader]

This is extremely similar to the Hamilton Khaki's mechanical. I only say that since it's my main daily beater. This Seiko is cool look to it. Simplistic. It isn't flashy, yet, retains that level of interest towards older souls. I think these kinds of pieces stand out more than flashy stainless steel bracelets, and all of that jazz, which to the untrained eye, seem like a WalMart watch. Wearing such a piece shouldn't make some form of modernized statement about how technological advanced you are or the amount of money you have, but, that you appreciate the pure and rich history of a movement enough to wear it, knowing that you can rely on just good old-fashioned engineering. Those are the people I like having a chat with whenever I see one in our shop. I digress. :-)

[@akashisora6583]

Hey man, I’ve been checking out your earlier videos and I noticed you’ve come a long way in videography and just production in general. Kudos on the good work!

[@ChronometerCheck]

I very much appreciate that - thank you!

[@stephenhenion8304]

I like the look of this new Seiko Watch. Great review, man. I have the SNK809 in the blue and beige. The accuracy is quite good. I swap out the bands for Multiple "Looks". I'm going to think about this new one. Thanks again

[@ChronometerCheck]

Awesome Stephen, thanks for checking out the review. Changing out your strap is a great way to get different looks on a budget

[@Blen451]

Great review, very thorough. Made me look at the watch I had not thought of for my grandson or around the yard.

[@ChronometerCheck]

Thank you very much, Blen. Have a good one!

[@sachureedas]

This has been be daily watch for a long time now. I wear it all day every day. Absolutely love it. Sometimes I feel like it looks similar to a IWC Big Pilot which is my grail watch. So, it just makes me love it more.

[@Harrisabd]

How has the crystal held up?

[@sachureedas]

No issues so far. It lags around 1-2 mins every 2 weeks. But I don't mind adjusting it every now and then. @@Harrisabd

[@markjunkin5868]

Excellent watch! I unintentionally came across the 36+ mm version. Better than I expected. I had to buy it. I actually thought it was a 38mm till I measured it days later. It's super accurate. For the past 4 days I can't tell if it's been off by even a second!

[@Ddaverr1]

Just found your channel. Great to see a new channel coming into the light. Gave the quick subscribe! Nice video. Great showcase of the updated Seiko field watch. My SNK809 was my first watch into this hobby of watch collection. Still enjoy it but the strap was awful. Cheers

[@salsa5948]

Thank you so much for having a side by side comparison to the SNK809. I love my SNK but can’t help but think it’s a tad bit small for me. Time to convince the wife to let me get this beauty haha

[@autumnrain9378]

why is it a bit small for you?

[@Foma_Kinyaev4188]

Since when has a woman dominated the family and a man should convince her of what? Who is the head of your family?

[@johndavid5627]

@@Foma_Kinyaev4188 99% of women control it all

[@efrainhernandez8981]

I was waiting to see a review on what it looked like in the dark to see what glows on it. Maybe next time. Thank you for the video.it was nicely done.

[@davidsparling3505]

Nice review! I wish Seiko would use the syringe hour and minute style hands from the SNK809. Hamilton uses the syringe style also. Never been a fan of sword hands, but otherwise, a great looking watch!

[@imarioiv]

That Hamilton is gorgeous! Oh and the Seikos too.

[@yakoobjunior9631]

Thank you for sharing and definitely getting one 👍🏼

[@edwardalexander9486]

Glad you mentioned NATO as my favourite watch is the 7A28-7120 - £250 in the 80s and now - well - stratospheric for a good one.

[@TheManWithTwoWatches]

Nice video 😄I do miss the second hand on my smartwatches. The physical hands rotating on a watch face are just a satisfying movement of time...

[@jeffcline7689]

Really like the SNK 809. I have had three and have sold them to get the "upgrade" to the 4r35/36 and 6r15. But the owners user guide suggests that you do not play golf. tennis or any active sports with. Same with my few month old Hamilton watches with the H 10 movement. The same with my Hamilton Khaki mechanical with the 2802 manual wind. I had the manual wind regulated to 0 seconds +or-, 0 beat error and 305 amplitude. Played nine holes of golf with the mechanical and now off + or - 3 seconds, beat error .3 and amplitude of 290. That is just nine holes. Played nine holes with a Seiko 4r35. Took it out of adjustment. Played with my Seiko SARB 033. Now the amplitude will not go over 220. So there is something to be said for the old 7s26. I played twenty wears with one and did not phase it. This is all documented with a Time Grapher. So if you do anything more rough than watch You Tube videos with these newer albeit "modern" movements with nice features heed the user manual instructions. Or you will end up with some watch box queens that will be damaged with "harsh" use. I have played with a 1948 Hamilton manual wind (748 movement), a 1953 Bulova automatic and a 1960 Hamilton automatic (Certina) with no issues. Remember the original Seiko 5 was intended for the working person that did not have a plethora of watches. Only one to wear at work, play and dress. Heretofore the only brands of automatic that have said specifically it is OK to play golf with is Rolex and Omega. A chat assistant at Longenes told me that was OK but cold not find anything in their user manual that would support that statement. So these rough and tumble "field watches" may not be suitable to play anything more active than chess. So don't plan on playing polo with your JLC Reverso. It recommends against iy in the manual.

[@ChronometerCheck]

Interesting take, Jeff. Some movements definitely are not as much of a workhorse as others.

[@jeffcline7689]

@@ChronometerCheck Just want to make sure people know what they are getting into when they make a purchase. I have six watches that are too nice for work that I cannot use during recreation time. I stop at the grocery and doctors etc on the way home from work. Since I do not wear them during this time or during recreation time that leaves home time. But then it isn't supposed to be good to hand wind automatics plus the extra wear on screw down crown threads it is best to let them sit. So really these purchases were a waste of time and money. Then there is resale. Maybe 50%. Plus the "lab rat" pieces that I wore anyway and dulled the performance. How could I sell these without getting them fixed or take an awful beating. If you are just going to sit around and guard the television that shouldn't hurt them. But if you do other things, be sure to check the user guide first.

[@TURN10]

Most user manuals are hogwash thanks to lawyers. I definitely wouldn't base a watch purchase on what is or is not printed in a manual. Heck, even G-Shock manuals suggest not washing your hands while wearing...

[@petermclean8243]

i have an 809 and after owning it for 3 months its stopped working, i put it down to drumming along to music on my legs and car steering wheel , the movement goes for a bit then stops and starts so thats my seiko experience

[@bjoernaltmann]

Hand wound is best fo those sort of sports. Just imagine what happens to the rotor when playing golf. Think centrifuge

[@5stardave]

I prefer the size of my SNK805, the water resistance is its only downfall. I never needed hacking or handwinding on my automatic watches. The 7s26c has never caused me to be late for work.

[@turbotimthree]

Man, the 4r36 is a stellar movement.

[@FredHenry1850]

I wore a small Citizen field watch for 2 years straight. It is a good watch with great lum, but it is a little too small for my preference. I also wanted an automatic watch, which the Citizen was not. After about half-a-year of research, I settled on buying this Seiko. The size is perfect and I love the atheistics of it. I finally found that my favorite parameters for watch sizes are between 38mm-40mm. This fits great. Yet, it does not have great lum. I, then, started looking for a great lum watch. I settled on a Lum-Tec watch, which is absolutely outstanding! Yet, I still come back to this Seiko as my daily EDC for the simple fact that it has a day/date window.

[@tschanzo]

Got mine today. My first automatic watch. Saved up for it. The lume on the hands is blue on this model! Fantastic!

[@Foma_Kinyaev4188]

How long does the glow of the phosphor last?

[@tschanzo]

@@Foma_Kinyaev4188 i think pretty good! At night, I can read it anytime in a dark environment. It's not Bright, but I can definitely read the time. I didn't thought it would this good. :)

[@Foma_Kinyaev4188]

@@tschanzo Most importantly, readability remains in any case. Thanks for the answer.

[@jeffd3802]

@@Foma_Kinyaev4188 it's fine for a field watch.

[@jeffd3802]

Bought the jdm one with kanji. Bringing too my watchmaker too have a dd sapphire installed.

[@gonnahavemesomefun]

Love it. If I could have all my watches have a domed glass I would choose to. Great review, thanks for letting us know about this watch I am very tempted, cheers!

[@ChronometerCheck]

I am a huge fan of domed crystals as well. Cheers.

[@Duerreboy]

@@ChronometerCheck is it just the style military or the watch is also tough or somehow military standard

[@ChronometerCheck]

@@Duerreboy Definitely not up to any specific military standard. Just a military style watch.

[@turbotimthree]

I like convex as well.Like the 2nd gen monster.

[@johnb1030]

Really like the Hamilton watch, especially with the wristband you have on it. Did you get it with the watch or fit it yourself separately later on? Which band is that exactly? Thanks!

[@kiwicory100]

Nice video, I have the older 7s26 made in Japan version. Wonder what the lume looks like on yours?

[@theoshowacre7147]

Theo here...I've been going through a lot of your video's (new sub) and I am blown away as there is a ton of great content. You are deeply knowledgable and your videos are thourogh varied and wide-ranging. (Hey Anthony did I say that just like you wrote it? When do I get my free watch)

[@ChronometerCheck]

Ha, thanks for writing word-for-word from the script I private messaged you. Your watch is on its way. 😉

[@thangang2691]

Beautiful watch, it's beautiful more than the old version

[@kazziais2006]

just discovered your channel, great video 👌👌

[@danielnewton2390]

I really prefer the crown position. I hope more Seiko 5's would borrow that.

[@CallmeDaBreeze1971]

I want this watch. Nice quick review of it.

[@samuelkjbb]

The Seiko 5 not having hacking was always a deal breaker for me. Glad this changed. Might get this one.

[@REEP77]

Hi there. Where can I purchase a watchstrap like yours? With the webbing that runs behind the watch.

[@nonnnonnonon]

I love this non-pretentious format. Great video!

[@AliAhmad-rj4ty]

ہم کو چاہیے

[@americanpaisareturns9051]

Chronometer Check 😎👍🏽 Awesome channel

[@ianboard544]

I like the domed crystal, but is it glass or sapphire?

[@DavidG-ps1be]

Great video! Thank you so much for sorting out all the model numbers. The picture you put on your video was very helpful in for me to order the correct color/option of this Seiko 5. Like, Subscribe, Notify !~! Brilliant Job.

[@arad.6711]

Can you please provide the model and/or link to the Hamilton you have on your wrist on this video

[@gackerman99]

can you re-measure your wrists? I have 6" and a 51mm lug-to-lug at 44m just covers the whole flat side of a wrist. But a 39 looks the same on your 7"? I'm confused

[@bjoernaltmann]

That new Seiko is really nice - much clearer dial

[@jasonjenson9108]

Got my olive green 4R36 yesterday and did a test with the atomic clock, it was fast by 6 seconds in a day - maybe too enthusiastic on the therapeutic hand wind!

[@Full_Otto_Bismarck]

Perhaps I'm easy to please but I feel like thats actually quite good for a mechanical watch in this price range.

[@HandlewithcareVibes]

Regarding the reflexions you should use a polarizer filter on the camera. Btw, thanks for the good review!

[@Hosz688]

Looks nice. I just wish it did not come with the day/date complication.. Need to replace my 6 month old Hamilton Field Watch that just broke. The Hamilton was perfect but I now suspect the movement's reliability. Just want a watch with a hand wound mechanical movement with no added complications and is not so expensive you can wear it everyday without getting a heart attack everytime you bump your wrist.

[@davidmurray9844]

Good quality review thank you for sharing

[@ChronometerCheck]

Thanks for the support, David.

[@coffeeisgood102]

I just ordered the Hamilton 38 mm field watch, manual wind, no date. I also ordered a Hamilton 42 mm field watch with automatic and day-date function.. They have not arrived yet. And please do try a full unboxing. When done right it really adds to the story.. Not boring at all.

[@scottsalom3891]

Wow a domed hardlex crystal. How long before it gets its first scratch?

[@bryan9939]

I have a 16 cm wrist will it suit me ? I really like that khaki brown dial

[@alexzendejas5639]

Fantastic video quality. 👌

[@arjunsokhi4351]

I’m getting this ASAP!!

[@jonathanfraga3771]

Thank you for the video, this is a nice watch

[@Tall-Cool-Drink]

Love the watch. Simplicity is best.

[@headsupcreative]

Awesome review! Where is the NATO strap from? I need!!

[@aspenwagon04]

Buy a circular polarizing filter for the front of your close up lens. Will cut reflections.

[@stoffe2055]

ohhh this looks great maybe a little christmas gift to myself :)

[@johnwick860]

I like this model, ideal for Christmas gifts for teenagers

[@milaweitz]

You made my day 👌 many thx. just 1 more watch to order... :-)

[@jimmybritt9537]

The hand winding sold me thank's 👍👍🇺🇸

[@ernendo9179]

A very handsome and affordable field watch. Looking forward to your full review-- I think you are gonna love it like your SNK809. Hey, what strap brand is on your SNK809? That color looks nice too! Thanks for sharing!

[@ChronometerCheck]

Hey there, thank you very much! So far I have been loving it even more than my SNK809. The NATO on my SNK809 is from Blushark. I wish it was a bit more "olive" color, but it's still very cool. Here you go: www.blusharkstraps.com/products/army-green-watch-band-strap-original-collection-nylon?variant=34019464974&currency=USD&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0emHBhC1ARIsAL1QGNe0u14P8j9DpYTPi1AtZCEP9kOlVsddvFNC0q1wNWvP7wVkgcoFyRwaArdiEALw_wcB

[@tizianocolombo1689]

​@@ChronometerCheck

[@RyanGoslingIndia]

does it comes in quartz too?

[@FredHenry1850]

Looks like a nice watch. Update after purchasing one: The lum is good on the hour and minute hands, but the tiny, tiny lum markers around the outside (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) leave something to be strongly desired. I can read the time for a short while after I put a flashlight to it, but it does not last too long. It is hard to read the time in low light situations. I wish every number was fully illuminated, not just a small mark next to it. Wearing this watch consistently I must carry a pocket flashlight with me to read the time. I do not like that.

[@patrickriarchy6054]

It looks good but I prefer smaller and lighter weight so I went with the Alba AQPJ402 instead.

[@johnnelson9252]

Nice looking watch - on a 7" wrist. Mine, sadly, is 6.25". If Seiko ever makes this in 37mm I'll get one right away.

[@ChronometerCheck]

Ahh, I hear you. Maybe consider some of Seiko's older Seiko 5s- - they often sit at around 37mm.

[@PiperX1X]

Really nice watch but I prefer it if it had a winder protection built within the case like many other field watches.

[@philbaynes3125]

Thanks for the video. Looks like a decent watch. A lume shot or a lume comparison to the Hamilton would have been a nice addition

[@Zinnet85]

Is there any way to put a sapphire crystal?

[@LetsPlayThru]

I have the green one and love it. Question, does this have raised hour markers or is it flat printed? Mine are raised / applied on the 033.

[@ChronometerCheck]

Yes, they are applied on all of them I believe. Can definitely look flat on video in some lighting though, so I understand the confusion!

[@LetsPlayThru]

@@ChronometerCheck thanks so much

[@sihastru1920]

Would you recommend this or Vostok Amphibia?

[@Visitor555]

The most perfect Seiko 5 right now, size, design, movement, just perfect for the price.

[@ChronometerCheck]

I'm with you there!

[@johnny_bravo9990]

Does it come only with NATO strap?

[@bassyey]

@@johnny_bravo9990 Nope, there are serial code with different strap.

[@johnny_bravo9990]

@@bassyey thanks 👍

[@johnny_bravo9990]

@@bassyey with this dial I can only see with NATO strap

[@briangoode2470]

Have you tried the 36mm version?

[@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands]

That is one nice bling-free watch, if i had any money, I'd buy it...

[@mariog7213]

I’m definitely getting it. I’m just going to wait until they sell at a big discount. Hopefully uncle seiko and Strapcode make some bracelets for it

[@ChronometerCheck]

Agreed, can definitely see this one going below MSRP. Would love to see a bead-blasted bracelet to match. Looking forward to it.

[@GODSPEEDseven]

There is another video somewhere around that actually mentions the 5KX bracelets fitting these new Field watches. The video is titled something along those lines anyways.

[@ChronometerCheck]

@@GODSPEEDseven Guessing you mean the "dressKX" models? I believe they have 20mm lug widths also, unlike the dive watch 5KX variants, which have 22mm. Also I don't think any of them come in a satin/sandblasted version, so unlikely I'd be able to find one to match this particular reference I have here, but could definitely be an option if you have a brushed/polished variant.

[@GODSPEEDseven]

@@ChronometerCheck Yes, you are absolutely right. I should have checked before commenting. It wasn't a video either; Shane from Relative Time posted a photo of a brushed case field with a brushed/polished bracelet from Strapcode that fits the dressKX. Sorry for that misinformation!! It's also not really a look I dig, I like brushed case field watches, but not nearly as much as blasted. I'd really like to see a blasted bracelet to fit this case you reviewed. 🤞

[@ChronometerCheck]

@@GODSPEEDseven Don't sweat it all, I appreciate you letting me know about this in the first place! I'm with you there. The blasted is such a cool look. Part of the reason I'm so happy with the model in this video, is their blasted finish is even more well done than that of the previous line's.

[@ferrarikg]

Elegant and understated

[@cycu19922]

How IT would look on 19cm (7.5 inch) wrist?

[@kilasracingfactory]

Wow, reminds me alot of the Hamiltons! Very nice indeed!

[@ChronometerCheck]

Very happy with this piece!

[@kilasracingfactory]

@@ChronometerCheck yes, I can believe that, but I can't find it anywhere in Europe 😀

[@ChronometerCheck]

@@kilasracingfactory Ah, dang! Luckily I don't expect this to be a very exclusive piece. Give it time, I think it will become more available for you soon.

[@TheAirmacguy]

I have the 809k love that little watch. I’m active duty 👍

[@umami0247]

Nice watch and not a bad price.

[@MILITAWATCH]

Looks great but my wrist is small, so i picked up the smaller version of this model sbsa201

[@lulul]

since you have the snk809 and the hamilton maybe in the in-depth review do a segment with a proper comparison between them.. these seem nice but it still makes me sad that the snk80x is gone. it was such a great little affordable field watch..

[@ChronometerCheck]

I think a comparison between the three would be fantastic, thanks for the suggestion. I do agree, I enjoyed the SNK80x lineup as well, but it's quite possible Seiko will take the lineup and refresh it as well!

[@jonathanmeehan4400]

Is there a battery model?

[@nemsisdotcom]

can't beat the Seiko RAF Gen 1 Chrono AFAIK!

[@mrbrian826]

I just got this watch yesterday and I love it so much. My first automatic/field watch. It looks great and it didn't break my bank account. I fear that it may have started something in me for automatic watches. God help me when I start to make some real money 😭🤣.

[@echardcore]

I have one of those new straps on these on another Seiko. The rings are too big and that foldback, we'll call it, make it humongous. This would probably be amazing on an Erika's Originals as a daily.

[@echardcore]

And I have to mention that my Khaki is currently running at +0.81 sec. per day, measured over 2 months on wrist. Unreal. ANd I wear it while working on my car.

[@donswords6671]

Checked it out at a local watch store. Not a fan. Very thick, especially with the supplied band that runs under the watch. Had to rotate the wrist fully to get a good view of the face. Picked up a SUR493 instead. Not a chronometer but good looking. YMMV

[@silv3rArrow]

What's the accuracy in one of these? I had 4R35s before (and this is the same movement with a day/date) and the accuracy was not great, even having it regulated I had 5 seconds a day and after a couple of months it was don't to 20

[@konaguzzi1]

20 Seconds is not bad for a standard watch 5 seconds is Chronometer territory if you really want accurate get a quartz watch other wise don't moan

[@Anirossa]

Harrow leather strap and sapphire dome upgrade on mine, great everyday watch

[@ChronometerCheck]

Sapphire upgrade is a great idea! Fantastic everyday watch indeed

[@AlGreenLightThroughGlass]

The 4r36 has really good accuracy in my experience.

[@bryanbeckett869]

My 4R35 is +3 a day. I believe 4R36 is just including the day…? It’s rated way worse, though. I hear it’s mainly a luck of the draw

[@jeffreybrand9132]

Beautiful watch, but the mineral glass/hardlex crystal is an insurmountable obstacle to me buying it. I would have happily paid more for sapphire with the understanding that a domed sapphire would be costly.

[@jameseisen9371]

Nice watch dude..... Thanks from London.....

[@ChronometerCheck]

No, thank you for watching!

[@natesportsfanatic4670]

are they ever going to make it with a saphire crystal?

[@davidkean5680]

Whats it like at night..? Thanks

[@sidonculous]

I've been wearing my SNZG15 daily for the past 3 years and it is very versatile. A couple of strap swaps and it'll complement any attire.

[@maximus3233]

Did the Hardlex Crystal scratched in those years?? I'am planning to buy this one. Thanks

[@ChronometerCheck]

@@maximus3233 Hardlex is pretty durable. I've had plenty of Seiko 5s, and 2 SKXs with hardlex. Only a noticable scratch on one of them, as I slid my hand between the seat of my car and the dashboard and it scratched against something on the way down. Like nails on a chalkboard. Other than that, not more than a little nick.

[@maximus3233]

@@ChronometerCheck Thanks for the information. This was very helpful. Never owned an Seiko watch so i was very confused but now thanks once again for clearing my doubts.

[@sidonculous]

@@maximus3233 Mine's got a few micro scratches, but it seems very durable and don't think I'll break. It's only when you try to look for them, you end up noticing the micro-scratches otherwise those are barely noticeable because of the black dial. However, the brushed stainless steel case did end up getting a few scratches on the lugs and bezel. But I cannot complain as Seiko 5s are a great first mechanical watches to buy for the price and you don't need to be very cautious of handling them with much care. If it is to your taste, look into SNZG13 (or it's newer counterpart) instead of 15 as the former comes with polished stainless steel case instead of the brushed one. It is quite difficult to get a polished stainless steel case scratched, in comparison. Good luck with your first mechanical watch. ❤️

[@maximus3233]

@@sidonculous Thanks man for sharing your experience, it is very helpful. Yeah! Soon will be owning my first Seiko😉☺️

[@grahamekellermeier8280]

Have one with a black NATO strap great watch.

[@jroobz]

Great video man, you make it look easy! Nice watch too. With the numerals were lumed

[@ChronometerCheck]

Thanks Josh! Really appreciate it. More lume would have been appreciated. Not that common on field watches.

[@tenjetu]

As a cameraman i must suggest putting your lights from the sides. Like when you shoot a person wearing glasses you light it from both sides to avoid seeing the light in the glasses. Also when lights are far apart from each other, things look more round and pop out of the screen more.

[@ChronometerCheck]

Very interesting technique - I will have to try it.

[@danp6820]

Thanks for the lesson 👏🏼👏🏼

[@hambo1147]

You are wrong bro! ☝️Doubt you are a cameraman. At least a prof one 😂😂😂

[@Metascetic]

You can put light almost anywhere in a shot, all that matters is reflectors and diffusers

[@benetton1]

How did you manage to get the arab day version? I've searched everywhere and this is the only video with a watch that features it

[@binodshrestha9259]

Where made this watch....

[@piotrjodowski2802]

hi where I can buy this green nato strap which you have on your snk809?

[@ChronometerCheck]

Here you go: www.blusharkstraps.com/collections/original-blushark-collection/products/army-green-watch-band-strap-original-collection-nylon Unfortunately, 18mm is sold out at the moment.

[@danangadhi6710]

Is it better than SNGZ15K1?

[@korkkimuniansasorkki]

Can you put a metal wristband on this?

[@GregMilner]

Islander Field Watch gives you all this plus screw-down crown and sapphire front and back crystals and AR coating for the same money. Seiko movement, too, and BETTER LUME.

[@drcandor]

My SRPG63 has this 4R36 caliber, it's good enough, but really not accurate like you said, factory at +45 / -35 _ i check it often, as a new watch, so it has not been as bad as the factory specs out, but fairly close. . . :>/

[@dude28405]

The lack of hacking never really bothered me but I always like the hand winding is a nice feature to get one going Is a nice feature

[@ChronometerCheck]

They're definitely "nice to have" features, although not completely necessary.

[@whatsstefon]

That’s why I fitted an NH36 into my SNK809. The hand winding is nice.

[@wojciech5177]

yea, if it's your everyday watch you don't need hand winding, you need day-date complication more

[@yra1011]

I love my SRPG35 but I’ve already scratched the hardlex which is a bummer.

[@ChronometerCheck]

Wow, I'm a bit surprised to hear that - Hardlex is usually pretty durable. No worries, if it gets too scratched for your liking, I'm 100% sure there will be third party sapphire crystals available in the near future. Seiko has a very healthy modding community.