Seiko 5 Sports SRPD61 Automatic Green Dial Mens Watch vs Seiko 5 Sports SRPD79 Automatic Watch
Both watches share the same Seiko 4R36 movement, 42.5 mm case and 100 m water resistance, so the choice comes down to look and strap. The SRPD61's green dial and steel bracelet suit office and dressier wear; the SRPD79's blacked-out case and nylon strap suit casual and active use. The SRPD61 has traded between $245.00 and $300.00 since October 29, 2026. No current price was given for the SRPD79, so check its live price before deciding.
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Seiko 5 Sports SRPD61 Automatic Green Dial Mens Watch
5Choose the Seiko 5 Sports SRPD61 if you want a green sunray dial on a stainless steel bracelet that works with a shirt as well as a t-shirt.
Pros
- Green sunray dial stands out without being loud
- Steel bracelet suits office and formal wear
- Day and date at 3 o'clock
- Lumibrite hands and markers for low light
- Reviewers call it comfortable and not bulky on the wrist
Cons
- Mineral crystal scratches more easily than sapphire
- Steel bracelet is heavier than nylon
What separates them
| Seiko 5 Sports SRPD61 Automatic Green Dial Mens Watch | Seiko 5 Sports SRPD79 Automatic Watch | |
|---|---|---|
| Dial and bezel | Green sunray dial with green unidirectional bezel | Black dial with black unidirectional bezel |
| Case finish | Plain stainless steel | Stainless steel with black ion finish and hard coating |
| Crystal | Mineral crystal | Hardlex crystal |
| Strap | Stainless steel link bracelet, 22 mm, buckle clasp | Black nylon strap, 22 mm lugs |
| Weight | Not listed; steel bracelet adds weight | 94.0 g |
| Case thickness | Not listed | 13.4 mm |
| Movement | Caliber 4R36 automatic, 24 jewels, 21,600 vph, about 41 hours reserve | Caliber 4R36 automatic with manual winding, 24 jewels, 21,600 vph, about 41 hours reserve |
| Water resistance | 100 m |
Price history
$300.00$245.00
- Seiko 5 Sports SRPD61 Automatic Green Dial Mens Watch: lowest $245.00 on Oct 29 at Michael Szwed Jewelers; $300.00 on Oct 30.
- Seiko 5 Sports SRPD79 Automatic Watch: lowest $277.00 on Oct 29.
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Specs compared
| Spec | Seiko 5 Sports SRPD61 Automatic Green Dial Mens Watch | Seiko 5 Sports SRPD79 Automatic Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Band material | Stainless Steel | Nylon |
| Case material | Stainless Steel | Stainless steel (hard coating) |
| color | Blue | — |
| size | 42.5 mm | — |
| Brand | Seiko | — |
| Gender | Male | — |
| Watch movement | Automatic | — |
| Watch style | Sport | — |
| Dial color | Black | — |
| Watch crystal material | Mineral | — |
| Resists water |
Questions and answers
- Which is better for everyday office wear?
- The SRPD61. Its steel bracelet and green sunray dial read dressier than the SRPD79's black case and nylon strap.
- Which is better for swimming and the gym?
- Both are rated to 100 m, so either works in water. The SRPD79's nylon strap dries slower after a swim; the SRPD61's steel bracelet rinses clean.
- Do they have the same movement?
- Yes. Both use the Seiko Caliber 4R36, 24 jewels, 21,600 vph, with about 41 hours of power reserve. The SRPD79 also lists manual winding.
- Which crystal resists scratches better?
- The SRPD79. It uses Hardlex; the SRPD61 lists mineral crystal. Neither is sapphire.
- Is the SRPD61 worth the extra over the SRPD79?
- Only if you want the green dial and steel bracelet. The movements and water resistance are the same, so pay more for looks, not performance.
- Which is lighter on the wrist?
- The SRPD79 at 94 g on nylon. The SRPD61's steel bracelet makes it noticeably heavier.
