SEIKO5 Automatic Black Arabic Dial Men's Watch SNKP21J1

Far better quality and appearance than I was expecting for the price. The feel and function of the crown is smooth with distinct clicks at B & C positions. Not even a slight movement to the minute hand when returning the crown to the A position after setting the time. Love the inclusion/option of Arabic names for days of week. Even the bracelet, which I've replaced with a NATO strap, feels and looks good. (To me, looks even better with the black NATO.) Accuracy is typical Seiko - excellent. The best part, of course, is the watch face with the Eastern Arabic numerals - very unique, interesting conversation starter.

The size of the Seiko modding community speaks volumes about the brand’s value at this price point. The SNKP21J1, with its distinctive Arabic dial, stands out both in style and uniqueness. While the movement is somewhat outdated (hand-winding would be a welcome feature), the piece performs perfectly for everyday use. For this price. I don’t know of another brand producing automatics of this caliber. The bracelet is the only notable downside—its rattly, inexpensive feel is major detractor (I returned the SNK063J5 on these grounds. The lug width prevented easily swapping the bracelet. I would have had to swap the case as well). I replaced the bracelet with a black cordura strap, and I’m very pleased with the improvement. I think the watch fits my wrist perfectly. In the future, I might consider upgrading the hardlex to a double dome sapphire (if the CT078 is compatible) and swapping the 7S26 movement for an NH36, but for now, I’m thoroughly satisfied.

The media could not be loaded. I'm a big fan of this watch and it's great that it can be had for such a reasonable price. I think that this watch is tough to beat for the price. A fairly accurate automatic watch with Arabic dial and day/date complication for about $150. I do wish the numbers for the date were in Arabic without the need to mod the watch but that's nitpicking. I'm grateful the days on the dial are in Arabic. The bracelet is very low quality. I bought the watch planning to replace it. I like having this on a leather band with a deployment clasp. It gives the watch a bit of a field watch feel with the uniqueness of the Arabic. I'd happily buy a higher quality Arabic dial watch for more but there's very few quality options out there. Rolex makes some for tens of thousands of dollars. Other than that the only watches I've found that were good quality and not insanely expensive were made by independent watchmaker Farer but those are still $1000+. That makes this timepiece hard to beat at its price point or any price point in the same ballpark.Seiko, if you're reading this, please put out a nicer Arabic dial watch with an upgraded movement, more water resistance, Arabic dates and a screw down crown.

My G-Shock felt out of place in the office and found it was the perfect time for my first Seiko. Looked for a simple, inexpensive watch that didn’t sacrifice quality. This fit the bill.The Arabic numerals are obviously the star of the show here. It gives the watch character without going over the line. Subtle yet present enough. Stands out with the otherwise clean dial. Other than that, it’s your very standard Seiko 5.Bracelet does feel subpar for the price. It rattles and makes all the wrong noises but that’s easily fixed with a different bracelet. Mineral crystal is a fingerprint magnet. Not much else to complain about.There’s a lot of competition these days in the $200 ish range. Chinese watches are offering a lot of value and other brands have compelling options. But this delivers an interesting proposition with the Arabic dials and it has the Seiko reputation behind it.All in all, it’s a solid purchase in a very competitive price range.

This watch is a motion function watch in the sense that it keeps time when you wear it. It does hold time very well and setting it up is very easy but pulling the side knob one click for the date and two clicks for the time. It feels good and it’s not insanely heavy. The quality is wonderful for the price and the glass doesn’t scratch to easily. It is big so make sure to purchase a watch kit to fit it to you or have it takin to a jeweler to have it sized.

Beautiful watch. I replaced the bracelet with a NATO band.

The watch looks great. But the packaging made me feel suspicious about it. There is no instruction manual or guarantee card. the little pillow and cleaning fabric are plain ( No Seiko logo on it).Not sure if I’m returning it or not.

Seiko 5 series is a great timepiece for a good price. You can’t miss with it.I love it is also customisable.