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Seiko Men's 5 Sports SRPL79 Watch

Seiko Men's 5 Sports SRPL79 Watch

4.9· 13 ratings

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$147.00at Gemvoria, last seen Oct 30

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Our take on the Seiko Men's 5 Sports SRPL79 Watch

The Seiko 5 Sports SRPL79 is a mechanical automatic watch with a 38mm round case, analog display and water resistance, part of Seiko's long-running affordable sports line. Its 38mm size is smaller than the 42.5mm cases common in the 5 Sports range, which suits wrists that find those too large. The latest best price is $159 at Distritech as of November 3.

Best forBuyers wanting an automatic watch under $200Smaller wrists that find 42mm sports watches too bigEveryday wear with jeans or casual office dressFirst mechanical watch buyers
Pros
  • Automatic mechanical movement, no battery
  • 38mm case wears well on smaller wrists
  • Seiko 5 reputation for durability at low cost
  • Water resistant for daily wear and hand washing
  • Analog dial with day-date style practicality typical of the line
Cons
  • No sapphire crystal at this price; expect mineral glass
  • Automatic accuracy is looser than quartz
  • 38mm may look small on large wrists
  • Strap and bracelet quality is basic at this tier

Seiko Men's 5 Sports SRPL79 Watch prices at every store

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Seiko Men's 5 Sports SRPL79 Watch price history

Lowest price we've seen: $147.00 on Oct 30 at Gemvoria. Tracked across 1 store since Oct 30.

What reviewers say

The model carries a 4.9 out of 5 from 13 ratings, a small sample. Owners of the Seiko 5 line generally praise value and toughness; this listing's ratings are consistent with that.

Pros
  • Good value for an automatic watch
  • Comfortable 38mm size
  • Solid everyday durability
Cons
  • Small rating count limits confidence
  • Mineral crystal scratches over time
  • Movement gains or loses seconds daily

From Gemvoria

  • Seiko men's watch, model SRPL79K1
Returns
30 days easy returns
Shipping
Free shipping on orders over a stated threshold

Specifications

Style
Wrist
Display
Analog
Water Resistant
Yes
Watch Movement
Mechanical
Mechanical Movement
Automatic
Case Shape
Round Case
Case Size
38mm case

Questions and answers

Is the SRPL79 worth it at $159?
At $159 at Distritech as of November 3, it sits in the normal range for an entry Seiko 5 automatic. You get a mechanical movement and a wearable 38mm case for less than most automatic watches.
How does the 38mm case compare with other Seiko 5 Sports models?
Most Seiko 5 Sports watches use cases around 42.5mm. The SRPL79's 38mm case is noticeably smaller and suits wrists under about 7 inches better.
Does it need a battery?
No. It runs on an automatic mechanical movement wound by wrist motion, with manual winding as a backup. Expect it to gain or lose a few seconds a day, which is normal for this movement class.
Is it water resistant enough for swimming?
Seiko lists it as water resistant, which covers rain, splashes and hand washing. For swimming or diving, choose a model with a stated 100m or 200m rating.
What comes in the box?
A Seiko watch box, the watch on its factory strap or bracelet, and paperwork. The listing does not detail extras such as a spare strap.
When is the price lowest?
Seiko 5 prices dip during Black Friday, holiday sales and end-of-season clearance. Check the price history on this page before buying if $159 is above recent lows.
What do buyers say about the Seiko Men's 5 Sports SRPL79 Watch?
Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 13 ratings.