Seiko 5 Sports | Automatic | Stainless Steel SRPE57K1

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For the SRPD and SRPE watches though, they have so many variants that they had to separate them into 5 other categories: Sports, Suits, Specialist, Street and Sense. Not to mention the many collaborations that Seiko is using this line with, which brought us the Seiko Street Fighter watches , the Seiko Naruto watches, and more. As I mentioned above, there isn’t a lot to talk about on the dial. There aren’t numerous complications or a bezel action to discuss. However, Seiko in their mad laboratory executed the elements that are present on the dial perfectly. When reviewer would personally wear it: Beach days or dive trips, or when looking for a bolder accent piece alternative to the standard dive watch. First, we want to make it clear that when we refer to the SRPE, we talk strictly about the Seiko 5 Sports series of watches. We state this as the SRPE model prefix is also used for Seiko Samurais. As an outlier; the SRPE83K1, which is also part of the Seiko 5 Sports Sense collection, is actually compatible with SKX007 parts. The watch is presented on a sporty and robust three-link Oyster-style stainless steel bracelet. It has a satin-brushed finish which adds to the sportiness. It is actually made in relatively high quality and feels quite robust and qualitative.

While the new Seikos are available on bracelet or a NATO strap, the SRPE51 comes with the former. The bracelet on the whole is quite jangly, unaided by hollow endlinks that don’t fit the watch perfectly. On the plus side, the sizing links are secured with simple split pins, making adjustments a snap. At the end of the day, I don’t need that much out of a bracelet, other than to size well and stay closed. This does both. And if you need more, I’m sure the aftermarket hordes will come out with some sturdier alternatives.

Final Thoughts

The markers and hands are filled with Seiko’s LumiBrite lume and will glow just as fantastically as any other Seiko you have seen. If you’re not familiar with Seiko lume, it will glow brightly at the slightest touch of light and last for hours. When comparing the SRPE to the SKX however, the difference is glaringly obvious - most of the Seiko SKX mod parts are not cross-compatible. The SKX007 is still king when it comes to mod parts availability, and with plenty of information and tutorials out there, this is also the best model for newbies when trying their hand at modding for the first time. It is also the no-brainer choice for fans of the diver watch look. The SRPD and SRPE lines are more appealing to the new generation of watch collectors, with their more sleek and minimalist constructions and variety of OEM designs, not to mention the collaborations with other pop culture brands. They have a clear vision and demographic in mind for the Seiko 5 Sports, and we believe it can succeed despite the persisting demand for the SKX. Another good thing about it is not about the watch itself, but the community it fostered. For many, the SKX007 was the affordably priced gateway watch into the world of watch modding and collecting, bringing hundreds of thousands, if not millions of people together through a hobby. And that, modfam, is just beautiful.

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The lug-to-lug distance is comparable to the SKX/5KX at 44mm. Even though that dimension hasn’t changed much, the wearer wouldn’t notice too much of a difference because the SKX/5KX case had a relatively short lug-to-lug to begin with. The crown guards have been carried over and have always been one of my favorite things about the SKX case. The bottom crown guard has a little swoop to it that adds some flair. With so many OEM design choices for the SRPD, there’s less of a need to change a base watch, but still, you’d be glad to know that there are a lot of cross-compatible mod parts between these two lines of divers. A lot of mod parts for the SKX007 can be used for the SRPD Sports series, and you can find the complete compatibility list here . There’s not much to compare between the SRPE and SRPD watches because they are all under the Seiko 5 Sports mantle. Aside from the watch being mounted on the bezel, these two are pretty much the same. The specified accuracy of the movement is +45 / -35 seconds per day, but owners have reported a much better accuracy from this movement in practice.

Numerous applied elements on the dial add depth that makes them pop out beautifully. One of my favorite applied logos has always been a Seiko applied logo. For whatever reason, those 5 letters look fantastic when applied to a dial. Seiko did that here as well as bringing in applied markers. The watch is equipped with a Hardlex crystal. This is not as tough as sapphire crystal, and it would be nice to have one but sapphire crystals for a watch in this price range do not always come as standard. In addition, the Hardlex crystal has still proven to be much more resistant and durable against scratches than regular mineral glass.The Seiko community, and yes, not just the modders, let out a collective sigh of disappointment when the SKX line of divers was discontinued. It has been a popular choice during its run, and became a household name for price-conscious divers watch fans.

This has given me exactly what I was wanting. I love the dial design of the SKX, 5KX, etc. The SRPE67 really reminds me of something like a Tudor BB36, which I've tried on before and very much like. I have to say though, I much prefer the look and design of the Seiko case. It's one area Seiko seems to always excel. It's affordable enough to take out into the woods on a nato and not worry about banging around, and furthermore, I think it looks good in that environment whereas something like the SLA057 looks so shiny and blingy, it looks out of place. Watch sizing can only be generally carried out on watches with metal bracelets, steel, titanium, gold, etc. A welcome change to the case is the 20mm lug width. I was never a fan of the 22mm lug width of the SKX case; it never looked right to me. 20mm fits perfectly here and looks great with the rest of the case dimensions. Drilled lug holes have been carried over from the 5KX. The “Turtle” case design is one of the most popular and longest-lived concepts in the history of Seiko, appearing in countless guises across the brand’s lineup for decades since the release of the original 6309 dive watch in 1976. Like so many beloved Seiko nameplates from the “Pogue,” to the “Willard,” and the “John Player Special,” the “Turtle” moniker was never an official designation from the brand, but grew up organically from the brand’s robust fan community. For over 40 years, then, Seiko has always tacitly accepted the name, but never officially allowed it to influence the long-running cushion case design. The Japanese giant finally breaks this streak in 2021 for a good (and thematic) cause: raising awareness for the Oceanic Society environmental group to help preserve the world’s seven species of sea turtles with a trio of high-spec “King Turtle” variants. These three Seiko Prospex U.S. Special Edition models — the Seiko Prospex SRPH55, the Seiko Prospex SRPH57, and the Seiko Prospex SRPH59 – go beyond simply aiding the turtles, though, and spotlight some genuinely spectacular dial finishing capabilities at a remarkably affordable price point.

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