Is the Seiko SRPD59K1 worth it?

Yes, if you want an affordable automatic sport watch with a bold dial. The 4R36 movement, 100 m rating and steel build are solid for the price, but you are paying for character rather than sapphire or dive-watch specs.

How does it compare with the Seiko SKX007?

The SRPD59K1 is the modern Seiko 5 Sports replacement for the SKX line. It adds hand-winding and hacking, but drops the SKX's 200 m rating and screw-down crown to 100 m and a push-pull crown.

What is the battery life?

There is no battery. It is an automatic watch powered by wrist movement, with a power reserve of about 41 hours when fully wound.

Will the 42.5 mm case fit my wrist?

It suits wrists roughly 6.5 inches and up. At 13 mm thick and 42.5 mm wide it wears large, so try it on if you have a smaller wrist.

Is the crystal sapphire?

No. It uses Seiko's Hardlex mineral crystal, which resists scratches but is softer than sapphire.

What comes in the box?

The watch on its stainless steel bracelet, a Seiko presentation box and paperwork. The bracelet is sized for roughly a 22 mm lug width and can be adjusted or swapped.