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Seiko 5 Sports (SSK001K1)

Seiko 5 Sports (SSK001K1)

4.7(27 ratings)

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$495.00at Designer OpticsChecked 16 h ago

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Price facts

  • Last seen at $495.00 at Designer Optics on Nov 10.
  • Checked at 2 stores.

Our take on the Seiko 5 Sports (SSK001K1)

The Seiko 5 Sports SSK001K1 is a stainless steel automatic GMT watch with a black dial, a 24-hour bezel and a bracelet. It uses the 4R34 movement with a 41-hour power reserve and a caller-style GMT hand, so it tracks a second time zone alongside local time. It is one of the cheapest ways into a mechanical GMT from a major brand, and it undercuts Swiss GMT rivals by a wide margin on features per dollar. Owners like the build and the look; the common complaints are the mineral glass, the lack of a sapphire crystal and the bracelet's folded clasp.

Best forTravelers who want a second time zone on a mechanical watchFirst-time automatic watch buyersEveryday wear with jeans or office casualSeiko 5 collectors adding a GMT
Pros
  • True GMT complication with a 24-hour bezel and GMT hand
  • Automatic 4R34 movement with 41-hour power reserve
  • 100m water resistance and a screw-down caseback
  • Solid stainless steel case and bracelet
  • Day-date plus 24-hour scale on the dial
  • Strong value against Swiss GMT watches
Cons
  • Mineral glass scratches more easily than sapphire
  • Bracelet clasp is folded steel, not milled
  • No hacking seconds on some examples; accuracy varies
  • Case is thick and sits tall on smaller wrists
  • Lume is adequate but not Seiko's best

Seiko 5 Sports (SSK001K1) prices at every store

  • Designer OpticsNew

    Availability unknown

    $495.00Free shippingChecked 16 h ago
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  • WalmartNew

    Out of stockSold by PRIME TIME SHOPReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.

    $339.00Free shippingChecked 16 h ago
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Seiko 5 Sports (SSK001K1) price history

Lowest price we've seen: $495.00 on Nov 10 at Designer Optics. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 10.

What reviewers say

  • 4.7 / 527 ratings

Owners rate it highly, calling it a lot of watch for the money and a solid everyday GMT. Criticism centers on the mineral crystal, the bracelet clasp and sample-to-sample accuracy rather than the design.

What people mention
  • CrystalCriticisedOwners wish it had sapphire and report mineral glass picking up scratches.
  • BraceletMixedThe steel bracelet is solid but the folded clasp is called basic.
  • AccuracyMixedSome owners report drift outside the rated range; others find it fine.
  • GMT functionPraisedBuyers value a true GMT hand and 24-hour bezel at this level.
  • SizeMixedThe case is thick and wears tall, which some smaller wrists dislike.

About the Seiko 5 Sports (SSK001K1)

A nice Seiko watch which might suit a man best. The hands are of the conventional, analog type.

Specifications

Color (Strap)
SilverSource
Closure
ClaspSource
Glass
MineralSource
Watch Strap Material
Stainless SteelSource
Functions

Questions and answers

Is the SSK001K1 a true GMT?
Yes. It has a separate GMT hand and a 24-hour bezel, and the 4R34 movement lets you set the local hour independently. It is a caller-style GMT, not a flyer.
Does it have sapphire glass?
No. It uses Seiko's Hardlex mineral crystal, which is more scratch-prone than sapphire.
How long is the power reserve?
About 41 hours when fully wound. Wear it daily or wind it after a day off.
Can I swim with it?
Yes. It is rated to 100m (10 ATM), which covers swimming and snorkeling but not diving.
How does it compare with the standard Seiko 5 Sports?
It adds the GMT complication and 24-hour bezel to the same basic case and bracelet formula. If you do not need a second time zone, the standard model is simpler and thinner.
What is in the box?
The watch on its stainless steel bracelet, a Seiko box and paperwork. No extra strap is included.
Where is the Seiko 5 Sports (SSK001K1) cheapest?
At Designer Optics, for $495.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Seiko 5 Sports (SSK001K1)?
Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 27 ratings.
Where can I buy the Seiko 5 Sports (SSK001K1)?
2 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Designer Optics.

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Date, LuminousSource
Gender
MaleSource
Series
Seiko 5Source
Case Color
SilverSource
Movement Type
AutomaticSource
Type of Index
Index (without numbers)Source
Display Type
AnalogSource
Dial Color
BlackSource
Time Format
12 Hours, 24 HoursSource
Power Reserve (h)
41.0Source
Case Material
Stainless SteelSource
Water Protection
10 ATM (100m)Source
color
SilverSource
size
One SizeSource
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