- Does the SRPK31 have a hacking movement?
- Yes. The 4R36 stops the seconds hand when you pull the crown, so you can set it precisely. It also hand-winds.
- Is it a good first automatic watch?
- Yes. It is simple to set, tough enough for daily wear and cheap to service compared with Swiss automatics.
- Can I swim with it?
- It has modest water resistance and no screw-down crown, so it is fine for handwashing and rain but not for swimming or diving.
- How does it compare with the Seiko 5 SRPD models?
- They share the 4R36 movement and similar cases. The SRPK31 is the dressier, no-numerals option, while SRPD models lean sportier.
- What is in the box?
- The watch on its stainless steel bracelet, a Seiko warranty card and the instruction manual.
- Can I change the bracelet?
- Yes. The lugs take standard spring bars, so most aftermarket straps and bracelets will fit.
- Where is the Seiko 5 Automatic SRPK31 cheapest?
- At Designer Optics, for $350.00, as of our latest check.