Seiko Men's SNK803K2 Beige Nylon Automatic Beige Dial Watch

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The Seiko 5 SNK809 is one of the first mechanical watches I’ve owned and have loved it since day one. To this day, the combination of its sandblasted case and smaller sizing that disappears on the wrist really made it feel unlike any other watch I’ve owned. Overall I’m a big fan of the whole SNK series, typically the SNK809 is the most popular, however, I’d definitely consider going for this model next. The 7S26 automatic movement at the heart of the watch is a popular workhorse movement that’s favoured in the community. It’s a great timepiece that offers a good level of quality for a very reasonable price in my opinion. I love the minimal nature of the dial. It comes in at 37mm, which is flattering for more modest wrists like mine. 2) Day-Date Complication

First off, I’m a bit disappointed that the SRPH29 is no longer finished with a satin/sandblasted finish as the SNK lineup is. In my opinion, that was one of the greatest and most unique things about the watch. By taking that away, the SRPH29 looks like so many other watches on the market, even down to the simplest Timex (Timex Expedition). All images courtesy of The Watch Company, unless stated otherwise.Featured image courtesy of Seiko. The recently released Seiko 5 Sports field watches (Seiko 5 SRPGXX) feature an obviously slightly distinct design from the SRPH’s pilot watches.

Models: Seiko 5 SRPG27K1, SRPG29K1, SRPG31K1, SRPG33K1, SRPG35K1, SRPG37K1, SRPG39K1, SRPG41K1, and SRPG42K1. Hamilton Pilot Pioneer

I’ve become a fan of double-dome sapphire crystals, and like the dome presentation on this SRPH hardlex, but I think it needs a double-dome AR sapphire. Sapphire needs an AR coating on the underside for it to be easy to read. I tried an Orient Kamasu, which has a non-AR sapphire. I found it too reflective and distracting. I do agree that the SRPH hardlex does seem to easily distort and is not easy to read the dial. Nice review Anthony. I like the comparison to the SNK. I love the look of these Seiko pilot watches, both the SNK and SRPH, but was particularly excited to see the SRPH recently, since I was hoping for a larger pilot watch than the SNK. I didn’t even realize it was out until last week. After looking into the watch design, quality, features, and pricing this watch received a 8.5/10 from us at The Watch Blog. When it comes to field watches, Luminox and Victorinox are some of the best brands to start with. However, while they do dominate the field watch market, there are some top-notch military watches that can be found under brands too. One great example would be Seiko’s SNK803.Instead of a rather bland all-brushed finish, it would have been a bit more appealing if Seiko had added just a bit of visual contrast with a few polished surfaces, even if minor. For instance, there are a couple of bezels between the bezel and case that, while small and subtle, could have been polished ever so slightly. Seiko has done this exact type of finish in the past with their ‘DressKX’ Lineup. Specifically, let’s take the Seiko 5 Sports SRPE61. The watch is almost entirely brushed, except for the thinnest angle on the bezel. This means when you look at the watch from the top-down, it adds just a touch of contrast and visual interest, exactly the type of finish I would have loved to see replicated on the SRPH29. Design & Aesthetics The Seiko SNK803 makes for a lovely entry-level military watch choice. With its sturdy durability, casual style, and incredibly budget-friendly price, there seems to be a lot to love about this Seiko watch. As such, it is no surprise that the Seiko SNK803 has become one of the most popular go-to military watch options today. Without further ado, let us take a closer look at the Seiko SNK803 and everything it has to offer, to see if this famous military watch truly lives up to the hype. Specifications Case Another great Luminox watch is the Luminox Atacama Field Ref. XL.1901. As with the aforementioned Luminox Atacama Adventurer Field Ref. XL.1761, this timepiece is one of the most popular Luminox watches on the market. This is an affordable watch that isn’t really designed for water wear and as such has a relatively basic water resistance rating. A 30m or 3 bar rating makes this watch suitable for everyday use. Splash/rain resistant. Not suitable for showering, bathing, swimming, snorkelling, water related work and fishing. SeikoSNK803 Watch Specifications

As mentioned before, Luminox is one of the best go-to brands when it comes to reliable military field watches. One top-notch model from the brand is the Luminox Atacama Adventurer Field Ref. XL.1761. Hailing from the Luminox Atacama Field collection, this is a robust field watch that shows off a very understated and sleek charm. This Luminox watch runs on the SW220-1 automatic calibre. This is one of the most ubiquitous movements in the market, with a solid 38-hour power supply. You can also see the grainy texture of the Seiko SNK's dial. It's a matte finish that doesn't reflect a lot of light, which means the color can be a bit dull. That being said, I like that the Seiko 5 plays a big role in Seiko’s history, and Seiko is world-renowned as a reputable watchmaker that crafts quality timepieces that are worn by young and old, rich and poor alike. It’s a point of pride when you can wear a timepiece that’s well respected and has a storied history well before you were born. Related: You might like this Watch Gang Review. “ Khoi10” gets you 10% off any tier/membership. BONUS REASONSMy biggest gripe with the new domed crystal is that, while it may add some visual interest and distortion when viewing the watch at different angles, it can cause a bit of extra glare in certain lighting conditions; making the watch more difficult to read. While a flat crystal may not be as interesting when viewed from different angles, it helps to maintain the overall theme of the simple legibility of a pilot watch. Seiko SRPH29 Movement – 4R36 The dial is a dark olive/forest green that has slight hues of a lighter, almost dull lime-green, under direct sunlight. This is a color shift I was not expecting, although it is not unappealing, and makes the watch dynamic in different lighting conditions. The most obvious alternatives to the Seiko 5 Sports SRPH29 are the previously released SNK lineup, including the Seiko 5 SNK809, SNK807, SNK805 & SNK803. If I learned one thing about the watch community during my time on YouTube is that they love to hate on watches without any kind of heritage. New “ affordable luxury” fashion watches are labeled despicable. If it’s not Swiss made or from a brand with a storied history selling watches then they will bash it into the ground. And I can sort of see where they’re coming from. Yes, these SNKs and other Seiko 5s do offer a great opportunity for some spiffy "minimalist" mods on the cheap.

This is a run-of-the-mill hardened mineral crystal that will be pretty easy to scratch if you're not careful. However, it does have the advantage of being basically non-reflective, making the dial much more legible outside of the house. Like all new Seiko 5 Sports watches, this watch features the Seiko 5 Sports logo at 12 and ‘Automatic’ denoted at 6. This is the same script font they use to denote ‘Automatic’ on all of the new Seiko 5 Sports watches. While I think the font works well on certain, dressier models, the SRPH29 is not one of them. The script font looks a bit too fancy for a tool watch like this, and this is a combination that doesn’t gel well for me. Because the text is small, this is a detail that you may easily overlook. But as the saying goes “beauty is in the details”. New Domed Crystal This Luminox watch is driven by a quartz Ronda 6004.D Calibre. This reliable quartz movement has a battery life of about 40 months. Home› Watches › 5 Reasons Why I Love My Seiko 5 Automatic Watch 5 Reasons Why I Love My Seiko 5 Automatic Watch 4 min read Depending on the region, bracelet model and other features you may find this watch reference written as SNK803J, SNK803J1, SNK803J2, SNK803K, SNK803K1, SNK803K2, SNK803P, SNK803P1, SNK803P2, etc.As I mentioned in the beginning, the Seiko 5 was my very first automatic watch and you know what they say about firsts—they’re never your last. Oh wait, you’ll never forget them, or something like that. THE BOTTOM LINE The Hamilton Pilot Pioneer is quite a bit more expensive and niche than that of the affordable and more mass-appealing SRPH29, but that may be exactly what you’re looking for. Specifications The Seiko SNK807 is the one pictured throughout the whole article, so it should be no surprise that it's my favorite of the bunch. Although the cushion case shape and faux patina hour markers and hands attempt to make the Pilot Pioneer look a bit more retro than the modernized SRPH29, it offers a unique look. Complimenting the new, larger watch dimensions, are a new, beefier handset. Unfortunately, they look a bit disproportionate and maybe could have been a bit longer to fill out the larger dial better. I also would have preferred if Seiko kept them painted all-white as they did on the SNK809. This is but a mere personal preference and neither a pro nor a con.