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The larger dimensions of the SRPH29 are one of the biggest (pun intended) visual differences of the watch itself. Fair points all around, it’s certainly far from a perfect piece, and like you, I am heavily considering selling mine off. There are too many watches out there to own some that I only “sort of” enjoy.
Your impressions on the sizing has me wondering what your wrist size is. Is your preference generally for 40mm+ field watches? First off, I’m a bit disappointed that the SRPH29 is no longer finished with a satin/sandblasted finish as the SNK lineup is. In my opinion, that was one of the greatest and most unique things about the watch. By taking that away, the SRPH29 looks like so many other watches on the market, even down to the simplest Timex (Timex Expedition). Additionally, the lume is quite luminous, but not overly bright. Andsince the Seiko 5 is a military-inspired field watch, with a military heritage, it makes sense that it would have alume that’s easily visible in the field, while not being distracting, like say a Timex Indiglo, for example.The recently released Seiko 5 Sports field watches (Seiko 5 SRPGXX) feature an obviously slightly distinct design from the SRPH’s pilot watches. After looking into the watch design, quality, features, and pricing this watch received a 8.5/10 from us at The Watch Blog. This is an affordable watch that isn’t really designed for water wear and as such has a relatively basic water resistance rating. A 30m or 3 bar rating makes this watch suitable for everyday use. Splash/rain resistant. Not suitable for showering, bathing, swimming, snorkelling, water related work and fishing. SeikoSNK803 Watch Specifications
The 20mm lug width is another happy standard that matches the diameter of the case perfectly and suits many wrist sizes. I’ll share more about my strap suggestions for the SRPH29 later in this article. As I mentioned in the beginning, the Seiko 5 was my very first automatic watch and you know what they say about firsts—they’re never your last. Oh wait, you’ll never forget them, or something like that. THE BOTTOM LINE This Luminox watch is driven by a quartz Ronda 6004.D Calibre. This reliable quartz movement has a battery life of about 40 months. These changes make the SRPH29 look a bit more traditional, like any other watch you’d find in a department store. For the watch collectors with many other watches, this may mean the SRPH29 is overlooked. For the Seiko fanboys – this may not be the SNK809 alternative we’ve all been waiting for. For someone just looking for a great-looking and affordable pilot watch, however, this may be just the watch for you! You can also see the grainy texture of the Seiko SNK's dial. It's a matte finish that doesn't reflect a lot of light, which means the color can be a bit dull.
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A silver chapter ring is placed around the centre of the dial, bearing bright red indicators for the 13th to 24th hours. Along with the watch’s vibrant red seconds hand, these red indicators are highly legible and serve to add a pop of colour to this monochrome watch face. The dial is also adorned with tritium gas tubes that serve as hour markers. These tritium gas tubes will light up in the dark, allowing wearers to read the watch’s face even at night. Although the cushion case shape and faux patina hour markers and hands attempt to make the Pilot Pioneer look a bit more retro than the modernized SRPH29, it offers a unique look. With so many watches on the market, you may be asking yourself, why buy the Seiko 5 Sports SRPH29 over the many existing alternatives? Here are a few to consider if you’re looking for a solid affordable tool watch with a similar aesthetic. Seiko 5 SNK809, SNK807, SNK805 & SNK803
Although personally, I favor the smaller dimensions of the SNK809, Seiko chose a near perfect size that will appeal to the most amount of potential watch buyers possible and I believe this was exactly their intention when designing this watch.Related: You might like this Watch Gang Review. “ Khoi10” gets you 10% off any tier/membership. BONUS REASONS
The Seiko SNK7 Review (SNK789/SNK793/SNK795) September 27, 2019 About Vintage 1982 GMT – Travelling through time(zones…) September 28, 2022 The Bulova Marine Star Review (97B168) February 17, 2019 This Post Has One Comment The Hamilton Pilot Pioneer is quite a bit more expensive and niche than that of the affordable and more mass-appealing SRPH29, but that may be exactly what you’re looking for. Specifications A brown leather nato or zulu strap would add just the right amount of distressing and rough and worn look. jewels, 21,600 bph frequency, +-40 hours power reserve, the 7s26's really nothing to write home about, but it's still plenty to give you the itch for that next mechanical piece. The Seiko 5 is often venerated among watch enthusiasts and collectors alike. It’s said to be the gateway into the world of mechanical watches. And while I don’t consider myself a watch guy, I’ve owned this watch for 6+ years now. In fact, this Seiko 5 was my first automatic watch.
The Seiko 5 SNK809 is one of the first mechanical watches I’ve owned and have loved it since day one. To this day, the combination of its sandblasted case and smaller sizing that disappears on the wrist really made it feel unlike any other watch I’ve owned. The most obvious alternatives to the Seiko 5 Sports SRPH29 are the previously released SNK lineup, including the Seiko 5 SNK809, SNK807, SNK805 & SNK803. The Seiko SNK is often the first watch recommended to anyone that starts to dabble into watch collecting. There's a simple reason for that; it's very affordable and gives you a true taste of what well-built mechanical watches are capable of. All images courtesy of The Watch Company, unless stated otherwise.Featured image courtesy of Seiko.
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