For whom?

• Ideal for lovers of mechanical watches seeking a first automatic quality watch
• Perfect in a daily watch for a relaxed-chic style
• Not for pros divers despite the "diver" style (waterproofing limited to 100m)

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Design & comfort:

• Solid steel construction, correct finishes for the price
• Imposing dimensions (42.5mm): watch out for small wrists
• Design inspired by classic, timeless diving watches
• Robust but basic steel bracelet

Features:

• Reliable but basic 4R36 automatic movement
• Average accuracy (-35/+45s per day): typical for this price range
• Essential functions: hours/minutes/seconds, date and day
• Correct luminescence for night reading

Autonomy:

• 41h power reserve: in the low average
• Enough to wear a daily life but requires reassembly after a weekend without carrying

Strengths:

• Excellent value for money
• Seiko reliability
• Successful and versatile design
• Automatic movement in-house

Weak points:

• Perfectible precision
• Hardlex glass instead of sapphire
• Limited
• Average tightness for a diving style watch

Verdict: Seiko: Satisfied after several weeks of use.Design:

• Modernized skx spirit
• Well proportioned 40mm box
• Transparent background

Strengths:

• Quality finish
• Lasting brightness of indexes
• Crown at 4 am practical for manual reassembly

Note:

• Inaccurate specifications (40mm and 153g real)
• Waterproof for swimming and shower, not for diving

Benefits :

• Excellent value for money
• Precise movement
• Comfortable bracelet

Recommended for lovers of reliable vintage-modern watch.5 deserved stars.

Alternatives to consider: Orient Kamasu (better seal, sapphire glass) or Citizen Promaster (if you prefer quartz).