{"id":1320,"date":"2013-11-30T23:10:51","date_gmt":"2013-11-30T23:10:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/?p=1320"},"modified":"2013-11-30T23:11:12","modified_gmt":"2013-11-30T23:11:12","slug":"seiko-5-sports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/?p=1320","title":{"rendered":"Seiko 5 Sports SRP273K1"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><!--\nP { margin-bottom: 0.08in; }\n--><\/style>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/seiko_dial1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1363\" alt=\"seiko_dial1\" src=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/seiko_dial1-262x300.jpg\" width=\"262\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/seiko_dial1-262x300.jpg 262w, https:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/seiko_dial1-896x1024.jpg 896w, https:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/seiko_dial1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 262px) 100vw, 262px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a very unique watch, insomuch that it was paid for by you, the readers of watches.cyberphreak.com! The small ads you see on the side and bottom of the page generated enough cash to fund the purchase of this watch, so, a big Thank You, to all you kind followers out there. Now, off to the watch.<\/p>\n<p>This is a Seiko 5 Sports, a SRP273K1. This watch is my second with Seiko\u2019s new line-up of entry level automatic movements, the 24 jewel 4R36A. While the 7S26\/36 is a solid movement, it lacks hand winding and hacking, both of which the 4R35\/36 provide. The 4R35 has date only, the 36 has day and date. While what is on the inside is important, it is what is on the outside that you notice.<\/p>\n<p>The dial of this watch is deep black, with lime green markings. The contrast is very deep and makes the watch very easy to read. The hour markers are Arabic numerals, with the 12 and 6 O\u2019clock markers larger for easier time telling. All hour markers have a luminous dot between the marker and the chapter ring. The chapter ring has a lot going on. There is a 24 hours scale, in addition to second markings, and finally, 1\/6 of a second markings to match with the long seconds hand. The dial is quite verbose, with Seiko, the 5 shield, Sports, Automatic 24 jewels, 100M and a box around the day and date window.<\/p>\n<p>The hour and minute hands are large, <a href=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/?page_id=1270\">Skelettform<\/a>, filled with luminous material. They are, thankfully, appropriately long. The hour hand extends to the hour makers, and the minute hand extends all the way to the chapter ring. The seconds hand is a simple stick with a large, circular, luminous tail. It also extends to the chapter ring. That is one thing I really like about Seiko watches, nearly all of them have correctly proportioned hands to the dial. For the day and date, the day of the week dial is black, and the day dial is white. This is a nice touch, since there is no hour maker at the 3 O\u2019clock position.\u00a0 The hands are well filled with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.seikowatches.com\/support\/faq\/lumibrite.html\">LumiBrite<\/a> and glow for several hours, even exposed to just indoor lighting.\u00a0 Not as well as my Diver&#8217;s, but good enough for most people.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/seiko_crown.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1362\" alt=\"seiko_crown\" src=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/seiko_crown-300x134.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/seiko_crown-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/seiko_crown-1024x459.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/seiko_crown.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The case is a pleasingly modern 39.5mm in diameter, stainless steel.\u00a0 It actually wears larger than 39.5mm.\u00a0 The top and bezel are brushed, the sides are polished.\u00a0 The crystal is Hardlex and flat.\u00a0 Glare is rarely a problem with Seiko&#8217;s Hardlex, even with flat crystals.\u00a0 The bezel makes the watch wear bigger than it actually is.\u00a0 The crown is unsigned, but very large and easy to wind.\u00a0 This is important since you can hand wind this watch.\u00a0 I think my largest complaint with my Omega is that is is pretty hard to wind, especially compared to this Seiko, which cost a twentieth the price.\u00a0 The lugs are 20mm and are drilled through, to make for easy band changes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/seiko_back_movement.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1360\" alt=\"seiko_back_movement\" src=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/seiko_back_movement-282x300.jpg\" width=\"282\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/seiko_back_movement-282x300.jpg 282w, https:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/seiko_back_movement-963x1024.jpg 963w, https:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/seiko_back_movement.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The case back is an exhibition, Hardlex and polished stainless steel.\u00a0 It shows the latest entry level automatic movement from Seiko, the 4R36.\u00a0 It is simply, but well finished with laser sharp markings.\u00a0 It appears to have a bit more polished parts and finer finishing on the bridges, as compared to the 7S26\/36.\u00a0 The 24 jewel movement keeps good time with a 40+ hour power reserve when fully wound.\u00a0 Hacking and hand winding are standard now.\u00a0 This particular watch is running a little fast, about 20 seconds a day, but I am sure it will settle down after a few more months.\u00a0 Seiko tends to set the timing a little fast from the factory since they know when the movement breaks in, it will slow down a little.\u00a0 In this view, you can see the large, deeply knurled crown as well.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/seiko_buckle.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1361\" alt=\"seiko_buckle\" src=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/seiko_buckle-300x276.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/seiko_buckle-300x276.jpg 300w, https:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/seiko_buckle-1024x943.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/seiko_buckle.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Finally, we have the 3 ring, Zulu, nylon band.\u00a0 The rings and buckle are stainless steel and highly polished.\u00a0 The buckle is signed Seiko.\u00a0 The green stripe perfectly matches the green markers and hands of the watch.\u00a0 The black matches the dial.\u00a0 It is also the thickest nylon band I have ever seen.\u00a0 Seriously, it makes makes every after market band I have seen look like a joke.\u00a0 It is 20mm the whole length.<\/p>\n<p>This watch is a great sports watch, true to its name.\u00a0 It is easy to read in all lighting conditions, and is a nice, modern size without being overwhelming for smaller wrists.\u00a0 The watch feels like a quality piece, with the small touches like the band being perfectly matched to the dial of the watch.\u00a0 The movement upgrade from the previous generation of Seiko 5 Sports is very welcome, and did not significantly increase the price of the watches with this new line of movements.\u00a0 It has received a lot of wrist time over the past few months and pairs well with casual clothing.\u00a0 A dress watch, this is not.\u00a0 See<a href=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/?page_id=1194\"> this review<\/a> for it&#8217;s dressier brother.\u00a0 I am very happy wearing this watch and recommend it to anyone looking for a field\/military style watch.<\/p>\n<p>Features:<br \/>\nCase: 39.5 mm diameter, 13mm thick, Stainless Steel.\u00a0 100M water resistance.<br \/>\nBack:\u00a0 Hardlex display, screw down.<br \/>\nCrystal: Hardlex, flat.<br \/>\nMovement: SEIKO 4R36, 24 jewel automatic,\u00a0 hand winds and hacks.<br \/>\nComplications: Day, Date<br \/>\nOther:\u00a0 On Seiko Zulu nylon heavy duty strap.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-share synved-social-size-24 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-facebook nolightbox\" data-provider=\"facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Share on 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