Seiko automatic with a black dial and steel bracelet

What reviewers say

Questions and answers

Is the SRPE57 worth it over a cheaper quartz watch?

If you want a mechanical watch you wind and wear daily, yes. It costs more than a basic quartz and needs setting, but it gives you an automatic movement, a steel bracelet and a case that holds up to daily wear.

How does it compare with the SRPD55 or other Seiko 5 Sports models?

Same 4R36 movement and 40mm-class case, different dial and bezel styling. The SRPE57 has a plain black dial and no rotating bezel, so it dresses up more easily than the dive-style Seiko 5 models.

Does the movement hand-wind and hack?

Yes. The 4R36 can be wound by the crown and the seconds hand stops when you set the time, which the older 7S26 could not do.

What is the water resistance?

It is rated for everyday water resistance, enough for hand washing and rain. Do not dive or swim hard with it, and have the gaskets checked at service.

What comes in the box?

The watch on its stainless steel bracelet, plus the Seiko paperwork. Sarasota Watch Company adds a 1-year warranty on its listings.

When is it cheapest?

Seiko 5 Sports models discount most around major sales events and when a new colorway launches. The current $172.49 at glassesandwatches.com as of November 5, 2026 is already near the low end, so waiting may not save much.