Shoppers Are Ditching Their Timex and Rolex Watches for This Seiko Timepiece That's Now a Whopping $125 Off
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At this point, Seiko’s 5 Sports Line is the worst-kept secret in the watch world. With reliable automatic movements in affordable packages from a brand with nearly a century and a half in the game, the secret was bound to get out sooner or later. Fortunately, Seiko watch fans are spoiled for choice, and the 5 line includes an array of rugged timepieces, from field watches to divers.
The 5 is already one of the best bang-for-your-buck watches on the market, but it just got bangier. The Seiko 5 Sports SRPD63 watch is available for just $200 after a whopping $125 discount at Amazon.
Seiko 5 Sports SRPD63, $200 (was $325) at Amazon
Seiko’s most famous innovation may be the invention of the quartz watch, but the Japanese manufacturer continues to produce some of the best automatic watches, with the 5 Sports line being its most affordable. The SRPD63 features a 24-jewel automatic movement.
As an automatic watch, it winds with the movement of your wrist, and the exhibition case-back allows you to appreciate the craftsmanship. With an approximate power reserve of 41 hours, you won’t have to wear it every day to keep it ticking. But its elegant and versatile design means you’ll probably want to, anyway.
Shoppers were impressed with the premium look and not-so-premium price. One called the watch “class at a discount,” writing that it “exudes class for a Walmart price.” Another called it a “luxury watch without a luxury price tag.”
The green face earned particular praise, with one shopper raving that “no picture does it justice compared to how it looks to the eye reflecting a bit of light.” Shoppers also appreciated how the green paired with the gold accents on the indices and hands, with one writing, “the deep rich forest green color with rose gold highlights is classy but not pretentious.”
Plenty of people are comparing it to much higher-priced brands, too. "None of the other brands can compare, not even the Timex," one shopper wrote. Another shopper wrote that given how expensive it is to repair his Rolex (literally $975), he's now going back to Seiko since his last one "made it for about 23 years."
In addition to being a great value, this Seiko watch is versatile enough to wear anywhere. The sophisticated look excels in the office, while the rugged build is adventure-ready. Whether you’re looking for a gift for a loved one or you’re shopping for your next daily driver, this Seiko 5 Sports watch is just $200 right now.
