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Seiko
Seiko 5 Sports SRPE Series
$325.00
The SKX's successor: automatic, 100 m, and endlessly modifiable.
Seiko's 4R36 hacks and hand-winds, the bezel action is crisp, and there is an entire aftermarket built around swapping dials and hands.
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Key specs
- Case
- 42.5 mm
- Power
- 41 hours
- Water
- 100 m
- Movement
- 4R36 automatic
Seiko 5 Sports SRPE Series
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What the reviewers say
Published reviews from around the web
“As with most Seikos, compact lugs and a well-thought-out case shape make the 5KX wear much better than its 42.5mm width might indicate. The wide bezel also visually shrinks the watch, as the dial is a bit smaller.”
The watch is an attractive, well-wearing collaboration piece that appeals to both collectors and music fans, despite its
“As with most Seikos, compact lugs and a well-thought-out case shape make the 5KX wear much better than its 42.5mm width might indicate. The wide bezel also visually shrinks the watch, as the dial is a bit smaller.”
positive
“As with most Seikos, compact lugs and a well-thought-out case shape make the 5KX wear much better than its 42.5mm width might indicate. The wide bezel also visually shrinks the watch, as the dial is a bit smaller.”
The Brian May Red Special LE is a great way to bring new people into the hobby with a quality mechanical watch.
“The SRPE series, nicknamed the "DressKX," proves that a Seiko 5 can also look great for business or formal events. This model uses a reliable case shape. But it eliminates the outward rotating bezel. This makes it smoother and elegant.”
Recommended
“As with most Seikos, compact lugs and a well-thought-out case shape make the 5KX wear much better than its 42.5mm width might indicate. The wide bezel also visually shrinks the watch, as the dial is a bit smaller.”
The dial is a lot more attractive in person than expected, due to the deep red color.
“The SRPE series, nicknamed the "DressKX," proves that a Seiko 5 can also look great for business or formal events. This model uses a reliable case shape. But it eliminates the outward rotating bezel. This makes it smoother and elegant.”
Positive
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Watch the reviews
Video reviews from creators

Teddy Baldassarre
The Complete Guide to the Seiko 5 Sports Collection
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The Time Bomb Channel
Seiko 5 Sports SRPE51K1watch review!!
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Hodinkee
Review: The 2019 Seiko 5 Sports SRPD Series
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Bespoke Unit
Seiko SRPE77 Review: Ice Blue Dial, Full Diver's Bezel & Milanese Bracelet
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Automatic Reviews
Seiko DressKX Review (SRPE51K1)
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Jacky YBT
Seiko 5 Sports ''Dress KX'' SRPE55 Review! (2 years later)
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