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Seiko Men's 5 Sports Silver Stainless Steel Watch 38mm

Seiko Men's 5 Sports Silver Stainless Steel Watch 38mm

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$350.00at Designer OpticsChecked 16 h ago

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Price facts

  • Last seen at $350.00 at Designer Optics on Nov 10.

Our take on the Seiko Men's 5 Sports Silver Stainless Steel Watch 38mm

The Seiko 5 Sports 38mm is a compact automatic field-style watch in stainless steel with a blue dial, mineral glass and a 100m water rating. Its 38mm case and short lug-to-lug make it one of the few true small automatics in its class, which suits slimmer wrists better than the 42mm Seiko 5 models. The 4R36 movement hacks and hand-winds, features many entry-level rivals lack, and the day-date display and exhibition caseback are standard. Owners praise the value and versatility; the common complaints are mineral glass instead of sapphire and mediocre bracelet finishing.

Best forSlimmer wrists and smaller wrists under 7 inchesFirst mechanical watch buyersEveryday casual and office wearTravelers who want day-date and 100m water resistance
Pros
  • Compact 38mm case wears well on small and medium wrists
  • 4R36 automatic movement hacks and hand-winds
  • Day-date window and 100m water resistance
  • Exhibition caseback shows the movement
  • Solid stainless steel case and bracelet
Cons
  • Mineral glass scratches more easily than sapphire
  • Bracelet feels light and the clasp is basic
  • Accuracy is typical mechanical spec, not quartz-tight
  • No screw-down crown

Seiko Men's 5 Sports Silver Stainless Steel Watch 38mm prices at every store

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Seiko Men's 5 Sports Silver Stainless Steel Watch 38mm price history

Lowest price we've seen: $350.00 on Nov 10 at Designer Optics. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 10.

What reviewers say

Reviewers treat the 38mm Seiko 5 Sports as one of the best small automatic watches available, praising the size, the hacking movement and the everyday versatility. Complaints center on the mineral crystal and the hollow-feeling bracelet.

What people mention
  • Case sizePraisedOwners say the 38mm case fits smaller wrists well and still reads clearly.
  • CrystalCriticisedReviewers note the mineral glass scratches more readily than sapphire on pricier rivals.
  • BraceletCriticisedThe steel bracelet is called light and the clasp basic compared with the case quality.
  • MovementPraisedThe automatic movement's hacking and hand-winding are singled out as rare at this level.
  • AccuracyMixedTimekeeping is acceptable for a mechanical watch but varies noticeably between individual examples.

Specifications

Series
Seiko 5Source
Case Color
SilverSource
Movement Type
AutomaticSource
Closure
BuckleSource

Questions and answers

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.
Dial Color
BlueSource
Glass
MineralSource
Watch Strap Material
Stainless SteelSource
Gender
UnisexSource
Case Material
Stainless SteelSource
Water Protection
10 ATM (100m)Source

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