- Is the SRPD51 a good first automatic watch?
- Yes. The 4R36 movement is proven, the watch is tough enough for daily wear, and it has the features beginners want: hacking, hand-winding and a day-date. It is a common entry point into mechanical watches.
- How does it compare with the SKX007?
- It uses the same dive-style case shape but adds the 4R36 movement with hacking and hand-winding, an exhibition caseback and a 4 o'clock crown. It drops the screw-down crown and ISO dive rating, so it is a lifestyle watch rather than a certified diver.
- Does it have a sapphire crystal?
- No. It uses Seiko's Hardlex mineral crystal, which is more scratch-resistant than plain mineral glass but less so than sapphire. Many owners accept this at the price.
- What is the water resistance?
- It is rated to 10 bar, or 100 meters. That covers swimming and showering, but the crown does not screw down, so it is not intended for diving.
- Can I change the strap?
- Yes. It takes 22mm straps, and the drilled lugs make swapping easy. Many owners replace the stock bracelet with a NATO or leather strap.
- How accurate is the 4R36 movement?
- Seiko rates it within roughly -35 to +45 seconds per day. Real-world examples often do better, but expect a minute or so of variation daily.
- Where is the Seiko 5 Sports SRPD51 Automatic Blue Dial Watch cheapest?
- At KICKS CREW, for $366.21, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the Seiko 5 Sports SRPD51 Automatic Blue Dial Watch?
- Rated 4 out of 5 from 12 ratings.