The original Seiko Speedtimer, released in 1969, was among the world’s first self-winding chronograph watches, equipped with the legendary Caliber 6139. Reference: SSC813, Price: $675, Case Size: 39mm, Thickness: 13.3mm, Lug-to-Lug: 45.5mm, Lug Width: 20mm, Water Resistance: 100m, Crystal: Sapphire, Movement: Seiko Solar Caliber V192 The matte-black dial has bright colored details (red seconds hand, blue “Sports”: text at 6 o’clock, baton hands, and the day-date window at 3 o’clock and crown at 4 o’clock that distinguish the contemporary 5 Sports family. Based on the original Seiko 5 model from 1968, it is one of the brand’s most faithful homage pieces, with the period-accurate 39mm case bearing scalloped lugs and a radial-brushed bezel, and the flexible, single-link brushed steel bracelet that undoubtedly gave the original watch a futuristic vibe during the space-race optimism of the late 1960s. Seiko has been mining its archives quite successfully in recent years for new, retro-look models that speak to today’s budding watch enthusiast, and the SRPK17 is one of the most recent examples.
Reference: SRPK17, Price: $415, Case Size: 39.5mm, Thickness: 12.5mm, Lug-to-Lug: 43.1mm, Lug Width: 20mm, Water Resistance: 100m, Crystal: Hardlex, Movement: Automatic Seiko Caliber 4R36 Many will find these 38mm models even more versatile and wearable than their larger cousins, especially with the solid three-link steel bracelet. Reference: SRPK31, Price: $325, Case Size: 38mm, Thickness: 12.1mm, Lug-to-Lug: 44.2mm, Lug Width: 20mm, Water Resistance: 100m, Crystal: Hardlex, Movement: Automatic Seiko Caliber 4R36īuilding on the success of the revived 5 Sports models are a quartet of watches launched in 2023 with reduced case dimensions of 38mm and an array of colorful dials. Like their predecessors, the watches evoke many of the beloved SKX elements, such as the unidirectional dive-scale bezel, Lumibrite-coated hands, day-date window at 3 o’clock, crown at 4 o’clock, and exhibition caseback showing off the self-winding 4R36 caliber. The Midfield models are offered in several colorways and with several bracelet and strap options including a nylon NATO. The sturdy, reliable automatic movement includes a hacking seconds function, another useful element of watches worn by grunts on the battlefield. The case’s matte, bead-blasted finish adds to its understated appeal and the dial’s inner 24-hour scale speaks to the early military-worn timepieces that inspired its design.
Its 36mm case distinguishes it from the larger field watches in the Seiko 5 Sports collection, from the SBSA family. Reference: SRPJ1K1, Price: $295, Case Size: 36.37mm, Thickness: 12.52mm, Lug-to-Lug: 44.43mm, Lug Width: 18mm, Water Resistance: 100m, Crystal: Hardlex, Movement: Automatic Seiko Caliber 4R36Īnother recent revival of a discontinued fan-favorite - namely the SNK 800 line of affordable, modestly dimensioned field watches - the 5 Sports Midfield evokes both nostalgia and a utilitarian military vibe. Welcome to the rarefied air of Nixon Automatic watches, some of our favorite watches for men.0% interest for up to 24 months available on select brands. Buying an Automatic watch shows you're a person that appreciates the beauty of a timepiece well beyond its functionality. They are elegant pieces of machinery that capture the passion for precision and design. Men's Automatic watches are so much more than just something used to tell time. And they don't look out of place when you're feeling more casual. They fit perfectly with your outfit on a business day. The most common watch band type among our Automatics is the stainless steel bracelet. The latest styles of our Automatic The latest styles of our Automtaic watches for men are all "fully-jeweled," meaning they have at least 17 jewels in the movement. Because the gems are polished, they have minimal friction, thus allowing the watch movement to run smoothly. Each movement has a certain number of jewels, which act as bearings for the Automatic watch's mechanical gears and springs. The mechanics of Automatic watches are complex and intricate. No more battery changes, no charging, just wear these Automatic watches for men, and they'll run.
Our men's Automatic watches feature self-winding movements that use your wrists' kinetic energy to power them. When you're ready to step up to the pinnacle of precision, craftsmanship, and detail, an Automatic watch is what you need. Visit our blog to learn more on how Automatic watches work. They do not require batteries, but you will have to reset the time of your watch occassionally if you don't wear the watch for a period of time. Automatic watches are powered by the physical movement of the wearer, which is converted into energy to power the movement. "Automatic watch" refers to the type of movement used that powers the watch.
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