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Seiko · 5 Sports SNXS series

Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series

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$415Stock unknown

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Case

Diameter
37.4mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-lug
44.7mm
Lug width
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Hardlex
Shape
Curved
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

Caliber
Seiko 4R36
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
41h
Jewels
24

Seiko

Seiko's day-date automatic caliber and the in-house branded version of the NH36 with stricter quality control and finishing. The additional day wheel over the 4R35 adds the day-of-week complication without changing the movement dimensions. Found extensively in the Seiko 5 Sports and Prospex lines, it offers Seiko's proven reliability with the convenience of day-date display at a mainstream price point.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
baton

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Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series for its exceptional value and beautiful sunburst dials, with many appreciating its vintage look and comfortable wearability. Some enthusiasts note its 37.4mm case size and 18mm or 19mm lug width as a positive for smaller wrists, while others find the case too thick or the diameter too small. The stock bracelet and clasp receive consistent criticism for being low-quality, difficult to adjust, and prone to hair-pulling, and some owners report the Hardlex crystal is prone to scratching. Accuracy with the 4R36 movement is a gamble, with reported daily deviations ranging from +/- 1-2 seconds to +/- 20 seconds or more. Overall, owners rate the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series highly for its stunning sunburst dials and excellent value, despite common criticisms of the bracelet.

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