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Men's Watches | Home » » Seiko Men's SNKA01K1 Seiko 5 Automatic White Dial Stainless Steel Watch | | | | | | | Description: | | The Seiko Men's 5 Automatic White Dial Stainless Steel Watch boasts high-tech Japanese automatic movement hidden behind classic analog styling. Precise 21-jewel Japanese automatic movement keeps this watch functioning without a battery: It is powered automatically with the movement of your arm. This high-tech feature is tucked away behind the watch's white dial, which boasts luminous silver-toned hands and baton hour markers. The dial also sports a date window at the three o'clock position, and the entire dial is protected by a mineral crystal. Keeping all of this securely on your wrist is a stainless steel link bracelet that closes with a fold-over double push-button safety clasp. Other features include a stainless steel case and water-resistance to 99 feet (30 meters). | | | Features: | |
• Precise 21-jewel Japanese-automatic movement; functions without a battery; powers automatically with the movement of your arm
• Durable mineral hardlex crystal; brushed and polished stainless steel case and bracelet
• Day function in english and spanish; date function
• White dial with silver-tone hands and hour markers; luminous; exhibition case back
• Water-resistant to 99 feet (30 M)
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| 0.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 4.7 inches | | Package Width:
| 4.1 inches | | Package Height:
| 3.9 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.75 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 10 reviews |
| | | Watch Information: | | | Crystal Material:
| Mineral | | Clasp:
| fold-over-clasp-with-double-push-button-safety | | Case Diameter:
| 38 millimeters | | Case Thickness:
| 11 millimeters | | Case Material:
| stainless-steel | | Band Material:
| stainless-steel | | Bezel Material:
| stainless-steel | | Dial Color:
| white | | Movement:
| japanese-automatic | | Calendar:
| Date | | Water Resistance Depth:
| 99 feet |
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17 of 17 found the following review helpful:
 simple and elegantJul 12, 2009
By Sukumar A. Srinivasan
"jasmineheights"
I own the popular Citizen Eco-Drive (#BL5180-57L). While I really like the watch for its appearance and convenient size, it has a complex dial, and an even complex system to navigate. Moving into dual-time, or alarm mode is so onerous that I simply stopped using all the features. The dial is dark blue that almost looks black at some angles.
I wanted a watch that was quite the opposite - white with a simple Day-date dial face. I wanted one that required no batteries (kinetic, eco-drive or automatic), steel band and WR to some degree. I have 6 3/4 " wrists, so I eliminated dials bigger than 40mm. I also wanted stainless steel band, not titanium because the latter, although elegant and light, just lacks the right amount of macho, in my opinion :).
I searched high and low. On the internet, jewelery stores, chains like Sears, Macy's, but just couldn't find anything that met my criteria. For some reason Citizen Eco-Drives simply do *not* have white dials (except the one Railroad watch, but that has red markings that I did not want, all others have grey or silver-gray faces). The seikousa site had some good watches, but again nothing that met my criteria. It may be a marketing cycle - these days people probably prefer the heavy chrono watches.
Most swiss watches were out of my budget, although I was getting so frustrated with my search that I contemplated Tissot, and Tag Heur. But I didn't think they were automatic at any reasonable price range.
I finally found some seiko watches on bluedial that I liked and that's when I stumbled across the "Seiko 5" watches. It was like stumbling upon lost treasure! These watches are so simple, functional, elegant and affordable and for some unfathomable reason you can neither find good specs nor reviews on them.
I short-listed a bunch of white-dials on bluedial and finally by the process of elimination, arrived at this SKA01 model. While the price on this watch was far below my budget, the price on amazon handsomely beat that on blue dial so I ordered one from here, sold through Justcalculators. The picture here is terrible - the watch looks much more elegant. Search on google images and you will find some really good pictures on ebay.
I was a bit reverse-worried at the cost of the watch, that it may look 'cheap' at 70 bucks. I was so happy when I got it (shipped very quickly by justcalculators). The face was exactly like I wanted - simple, elegant, with very clear, bold black, yet unobtrusive, day-date. The dial was about 38 mm, again perfect for a 6.75" wrist.
Now here is the part about the band. It is not very heavy like the eco-drives. It is the 'older' kind that can be laid flat (the eco-drive links are short and tight and retain their shape when off your hand) and it does not have the safety clasp. It has gaps between the links. But the band DOES NOT look cheap. It has a brushed appearance, the links are significantly thick (not thin like stilettos), and because of the gaps, light in weight, making it comfortable to wear it all day long.
I have had it for about 4 days and no problem so far, and I don't expect any from a respected brand like Seiko. It takes about 3/4 day of continuous wearing for the battery to get fully charged. The sweeping seconds-hand looks elegant.
All in all , strongly recommended.
9 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Buyer beware: Amazon sells used watches.Mar 03, 2011
By edelweiss
First a warning, then the watch review.
For the fourth time now, Amazon has sent me a used (or returned) watch. See my review of the casio PAW1300-1V. I know, I swore I would never buy another watch from Amazon after this happened three times in a row - but this Seiko was sold by an Amazon partner and "Fulfilled by Amazon". So I thought I would take a risk to save thirty bucks over other online dealers. Well, it turns out that "Fulfilled by Amazon" means they will send you the same used watches I was getting when I bought "Ships from and sold by Amazon". This SNKA01 had scratches on the bezel, no crystal or band cover, smudges and fingerprints on it, and no warranty card. In my book that's a "used" watch. Amazon is running a deceptive business as far as I'm concerned. I returned this one, just like the others, and no doubt some other sap is going to get this same watch sent to them. Never again, for real this time. I reordered this watch directly from a reputable online Seiko retailer. It came in its original packaging, with film protectors on the crystal, underside, and band; it came with the warranty card and Seiko hang tags still attached; it was clean. Amen.
Now the review: I'm really thrilled with this watch. It is 37mm, which some websites are not clear on. The beautiful dial is not white paint - more like a pearl metal with some subtle reflectiveness to it. Nice lume on the hands and hour marks, which lasts around an hour after turning off the lights. The back has a crystal on it so you can see the 21-jewel 7S26B movement. This is the update of the 7S26 "workhorse" that increased accuracy. Mine loses two seconds every 24 hours, which I find to be exceptional for a hundred dollar watch. I leave it on all day, except in the shower, and I have not gone out of my way yet to wind it by shaking, etc. The only negative is the band, which is folded sheet metal links and a little cheap. But at a quick glance it looks nice, and is reasonably comfortable, so I have decided to leave it alone. 5 stars, considering the cost.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Quality watch for a great priceAug 03, 2011
By cranberrysaus
Purchased this watch when my old quartz one finally died. Took some effort initially to shorten the band for my wrist, but afterwards it fit comfortably and snugly. Despite the water resistance rating, I did manage to accidentally do a few laps in the pool with it still on and it's just fine.
I did notice some scratches on the edge just a few days after getting it, which seemed kind of odd, being that I don't really recall being in any situation that would cause them. But the face is still flawless.
Overall, a good looking, accurate automatic that's definitely worth the price.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Nice watch. Could be sturdierFeb 02, 2011
By Loyal
Nice watch. It looks great, keeps time, and winds itself. The only problems are if you don't wear it for more than a day, it needs reset because it looses it's charge and it is not even lightly shockproof. The one I bought is a replacement for my last one which I dropped and it broke something inside.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Fantastic AutomaticNov 14, 2011
By lucidity
I still can't believe that Seiko can manufacture a watch of this quality at this price. I bought this watch to keep me company while my Rolex is out for repairs. I have to say, I'm constantly impressed by it. I received it from Amazon in the original box with tags and protective films in place. The accuracy is alright (~-5 sec/day), but the precision is amazing. It's always 5 sec. every position, every day, that's quite an amazing thing for a completely unfinished movement that's likely never been touched by human hands. In any event, I couldn't be happier. This watch fills a perfect niche. It's a great "everyday" automatic, that will likely give you years of service. The only down side is that they're basically disposable. You're certainly not going to pay $250 for a service on a watch that costs $50. Even the band, which others have described as "cheap" feels quite high quality to me. If you get this watch, ask any of your friends (who aren't watchmakers) how much they think it costs. I bet it'll be at least triple what you paid.
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