- Is the SRPE17J1 a good first automatic watch?
- Yes. The 4R35 winds by hand, hacks and has a date, so it is easy to live with. The case size suits most wrists and the dial is simple to read.
- Can you swim with it?
- Treat it as splash-resistant, not a dive watch. It has no screw-down crown, so swimming and showering are risky.
- How does it compare with a Seiko 5 Sports?
- Both use Seiko automatics, but the SRPE17J1 is a dressier casual watch with a cleaner dial. The 5 Sports line offers more water resistance and sportier cases.
- Does it have sapphire crystal?
- No. It uses box-shaped Hardlex, which is durable but scratches more easily than sapphire.
- What is the lug width for straps?
- The lugs are 20 mm, so most aftermarket leather, nylon and steel straps will fit.
- How long does it run when taken off?
- About 41 hours on a full wind, so it will still be running the next morning after a night off the wrist.
- Where is the Seiko Series Casual waterproof Mechanical Black SRPE17J1 cheapest?
- At CONTRA20CTOR, for $79.41, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Seiko Series Casual waterproof Mechanical Black SRPE17J1?
- 13 stores we checked sell it, including leftpatch, ZIEL22INSKI, My Store, SARBJ19IT SINGH, CONTRA20CTOR.