- Is the 38mm Seiko 5 Sports good for small wrists?
- Yes. The 38mm case and short lug-to-lug distance make it one of the better-fitting automatics for wrists under about 7 inches. It wears closer to a vintage field watch than to the 42mm Seiko 5 models.
- Does the Seiko 5 Sports 38mm have a sapphire crystal?
- No. It uses mineral glass, which resists knocks but scratches more easily than sapphire. Replacement mineral crystals are inexpensive, and aftermarket sapphire is a common upgrade.
- Can you swim with this watch?
- It is rated 10 ATM (100m), which covers swimming and snorkeling. The crown does not screw down, so avoid pressing it underwater and have the gaskets checked at service.
- How does it compare with the 42mm Seiko 5 Sports?
- Same movement family and similar dial design, but the 38mm case is smaller and thinner and fits more wrists. The larger model offers more wrist presence and often a rotating bezel.
- Does the movement hack and hand-wind?
- Yes. The 4R36 stops the seconds hand when the crown is pulled out and can be wound by hand, which older entry-level Seiko 5 movements could not do.
- What is in the box?
- The watch on its stainless steel bracelet, a Seiko presentation box and paperwork. No spare strap or tool is included.
- Where is the Seiko Men's 5 Sports Silver Stainless Steel Watch 38mm cheapest?
- At Designer Optics, for $350.00, as of our latest check.