This seiko 5 fit the bill and i’m happy with the quality.

This seiko 5 fit the bill and i’m happy with the quality.  Read Less

If you want an entry level watch with a decent movement and quality even in the fine details.

If you want an entry level watch with a decent movement and quality even in the fine details.  Read Less

It is noisy, fragile, and the link pins are the most difficult to remove that i've ever encountered.

It is noisy, fragile, and the link pins are the most difficult to remove that i've ever encountered.  Read Less

Nice watch until it stopped working overnight.

Nice watch until it stopped working overnight.  Read Less

The value for the money you get is phenomenal.

The value for the money you get is phenomenal.  Read Less

The seiko 5 movement - well, it's pretty much indestructible, and reasonably accurate, especially for the price point.

The seiko 5 movement - well, it's pretty much indestructible, and reasonably accurate, especially for the price point.  Read Less

I was a little hesitant about spending more than $50 on a watch, as i really do not think that much about what is on my wrist s...  Read More

I was a little hesitant about spending more than $50 on a watch, as i really do not think that much about what is on my wrist so long as the time is right.  Read Less

It's to be expected on a watch in this price range so no points taken away.

It's to be expected on a watch in this price range so no points taken away.  Read Less

I reviewed dozens of styles and arrived at this one, as my preference is for a white dial with no numerals, and i loved the ide...  Read More

I reviewed dozens of styles and arrived at this one, as my preference is for a white dial with no numerals, and i loved the idea of the textured dial (although i was a little nervous it wouldn't look as good in person as it looks in the photo).  Read Less

Also looks great on its new dark brown band.

Also looks great on its new dark brown band.  Read Less

You can't see the pattern very well with the naked eye like you can in the macro shots on the listing, but it's just due to the...  Read More

You can't see the pattern very well with the naked eye like you can in the macro shots on the listing, but it's just due to the size of this thing.  Read Less

I have fairly slender wrists, so i'm quite happy that seiko hasn't followed the unfortunate trend of making near wall clock-siz...  Read More

I have fairly slender wrists, so i'm quite happy that seiko hasn't followed the unfortunate trend of making near wall clock-sized wristwatches in this line.  Read Less

The folded-link bands seiko uses in this range are generally pretty cheap and junky, but this one is the worst ever.

The folded-link bands seiko uses in this range are generally pretty cheap and junky, but this one is the worst ever.  Read Less

I've found that the seiko 5 movement is frequently more accurate than some of the more expensive eta/valjoux movements from swi...  Read More

I've found that the seiko 5 movement is frequently more accurate than some of the more expensive eta/valjoux movements from switzerland that are ubiquitous in the lower-tier swiss watches.  Read Less

I also found a watch strap maker in milan, italy that sells straps on ebay, and picked up one of their extra-long, leather straps.

I also found a watch strap maker in milan, italy that sells straps on ebay, and picked up one of their extra-long, leather straps.  Read Less