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Seiko

Seiko 5 Sports SRPE Series

4.6 / 5
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$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

Straphabit· Nick Lehner
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

Straphabit· Nick Lehner
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.

Straphabit· Nick Lehner
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

Martinjewelers· JSA Support
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.

Straphabit· Nick Lehner
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

Martinjewelers· JSA Support

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