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Seiko SNKE03
Ref. SNKE03K1
$180Stock unknown
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Case
- Diameter
- 38mm
- Thickness
- 12mm
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Finish
- Black PVD
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Caseback
- Exhibition
Crystal & dial
- Crystal
- Hardlex
- Dial color
- Black
- Indices
- Applied
Movement
- Caliber
- Seiko 7S26
- Type
- Automatic
- Jewels
- 21
Seiko
Seiko's legendary budget automatic caliber that powered the original Seiko 5 line and SKX diver series for decades. Lacking hacking and hand-winding, it is mechanically simple with just 21 jewels, but this simplicity contributed to its remarkable durability and low maintenance requirements. Now discontinued in favor of the NH35/4R35, the 7S26 remains one of the most iconic and beloved movements in affordable horology.
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Market
Retail$180
eBay listings
- SEIKO SEIKO5 SNKE03K1 Black Automatic Men's Watch in BoxNew with box and papers · JP$120
- SEIKO 5 SNKE03K1 SNKE03KC Automatic Men’s Watch Black Dial Tested Japan 6546kPre-owned - Good · JP$139
- Seiko 5 Sports Men's Black Watch - SNKE03K1Pre-owned - Good · JP$140
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Retail stock & market context
Seiko on the secondhand market
+10.1%
2026 so far · +5.2% to +17.0% · 103 matched watches
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Community
Owners widely praise the Seiko SNKE03 for its stylish, sporty black design, with one owner noting the red hand stands out and another calling it a "stealth bomber for the wrist." The watch is described as looking a league of its own, with awesome lume, and its smaller 38mm size wears well, exceeding initial expectations for some. One owner found it to be an acceptable first automatic watch, especially at the $82 price point. However, the integrated bracelet makes strap changes difficult due to potentially impossible-to-find lug sizes. Overall, owners rate the Seiko SNKE03 highly for its striking aesthetic and wearability at its price point.
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