Seiko SRPC55K1 Review ๐ŸŠ

I really love this Seiko SRPC55K1. It is one of my favorites from the Seiko 5 collection. I originally bought this because I am a huge diehard Knicks and Mets fan. So of course, I needed an orange dial in my collection. This is one of my biggest watches while the case is measured at between 44.5 - 45mm. I did not really like the bracelet because I would have to wear it too tight, due to my 7inch wrist, so I decided to put it on a black rubber strap which was a great choice in my opinion. The orange dial really stands out. It is a nice affordable sporty watch. Also can be great for your first diver if you just need a diver for swimming in the beach or the pool. Beware it is a little bulky, but it doesnโ€™t feel cheap at all. I love the stainless steel case. The sides of the case are satin finished, which makes it very nice looking. I do wish the rotating bezel was silver but Iโ€™m sure there are other Seiko divers that have that option, such as the monsters that do cost more money though. The watch has a water resistance of 100m/330 feet. This watch does not have a screw down crown. This watch features a hardlex crystal. The dial is slightly matte and has a metallic finish. I love the large hands on the dial that makes it easy to read. The hands of course have a generous amount of Lumibrite applied to them. The watch is equipped with the Seiko Automatic mechanical caliber 4R36. This movement is known as a workhorse as it has proven that it will continue to tick for years without needing a service. The movement is robust and durable and can handle shocks and harsh conditions. It is equipped with 24 jewels and beats with a frequency of 21600 BPH. I also love the see through back, to see itโ€™s movement. All in all, I would give this a 8/10 if you put it on a strap rather than itโ€™s original bracelet. What do you think?

Seiko SRPC55K1 Review ๐ŸŠ

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  • Love the dial
  • Great movement
  • Great beginner diver style watch
  • Donโ€™t like the original stainless steel braclet
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Very nice Orange Seiko.5

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Ah...my bad. I mixed the watch with another Seiko 5 with an orange dial and the Monster-ish hands setup. Sorry! ๐Ÿ™‡

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Just occurred to me that today is a great occasion for an orange dial. Nice review.

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There is often a debate that this model is known as either a Baby Samurai or a Baby Monster. Iโ€™ve always seen more of the Samurai design elements. Whatโ€™s your take?