- Is the Seiko 5 Sports SRPD63 a good first automatic watch?
- Yes. It has a hacking, hand-winding movement, a day-date and 100 m water resistance, which is more than most entry-level automatics offer. The main trade-off is the Hardlex crystal.
- Can you swim with the SRPD63?
- Yes, 100 m water resistance covers swimming and snorkeling. It is not rated for scuba diving, and the crown does not screw down.
- Does the SRPD63 have a sapphire crystal?
- No. It uses Seiko's Hardlex mineral crystal, which is more scratch-prone than sapphire. Aftermarket sapphire crystals are a common upgrade.
- How accurate is the 4R36 movement?
- Seiko rates it at roughly -35 to +45 seconds a day. Real-world examples often do better, but expect to reset the time every week or two.
- What is the difference between the SRPD63 and older Seiko 5 models like the SNK?
- The SRPD63 has a larger 42.5 mm case, 100 m water resistance, a day-date and a hacking, hand-winding movement. Older Seiko 5 models are smaller and lack hand-winding.
- Does the SRPD63 have a stopwatch?
- No. It is a three-hand watch with a day-date window. The pusher-free case has no chronograph function.
- Where is the Seiko 5 Sports (SRPD63) cheapest?
- At Jomashop, for $325.00, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Seiko 5 Sports (SRPD63)?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Jomashop, Designer Optics.