Okay, let’s talk about this Seiko 5 Sports Automatic watch I’ve been messing around with. I’ve always been into watches, but this one caught my eye because it’s not just any watch – it’s an automatic one, which means it winds itself as you wear it. Pretty cool, right?
So, first thing I did was I tried to get to know this piece. It’s a Seiko 5 Sports, model number or something I’m not quite sure about, but what matters is it’s got this 4R36 movement inside. From what I gathered, this movement is made by Seiko themselves, which is pretty neat. It’s like they made their own engine for this watch.
Getting Started
The first step was to actually get the watch going. Since it’s automatic, you don’t really need to wind it up like the old-school ones. But I found out that if it hasn’t been used in a while, you might want to give it a few turns to get it started. I wore it for a whole day, about 10 hours or so, just to make sure it was fully wound.
- Winding the Watch: I gave the crown a few turns, not too many, just enough to get the second hand ticking.
- Wearing It: I strapped it on my wrist and went about my day. The movement of my arm kept the watch wound throughout the day.
- Checking the Time: I kept an eye on the time, just to make sure it was keeping accurate time. It did pretty well, I must say.
Daily Use
I started wearing this watch every day. It’s pretty sturdy, and it says it’s water-resistant up to 100 meters, which is great because I don’t have to take it off when I wash my hands or get caught in the rain. Although I am not going to test that for fun. Also, I noticed that if I didn’t wear it for a day or so, it would stop. But that’s normal for automatic watches. I just gave it a few winds, set the time, and it was good to go again.
Observations
After a few weeks, I really started to appreciate the craftsmanship of this watch. The automatic movement is fascinating. I learned that it has 24 jewels inside, which I guess helps keep it running smoothly. The power reserve is supposed to last about 41 hours, which means it can keep ticking for almost two days without being worn. I didn’t test that precisely, I simply wore it every day.
The watch also has this “hacking seconds” feature. I don’t know what that means or if that’s the correct word. But, basically, when you pull out the crown to set the time, the second hand stops. I don’t know why this is important, maybe it’s more accurate when you set the time or something like that.
Final Thoughts
All in all, I’m pretty happy with this Seiko 5 Sports Automatic watch. It’s reliable, looks good, and the automatic movement is just really cool. It’s not just a watch; it’s like a little piece of engineering on your wrist. Plus, it’s a Seiko, and they’ve been making watches for a long time, so they know what they’re doing.
If you’re into watches or just looking for something different, I’d say give this one a look. It’s a solid choice, and it’s not going to break the bank either. This watch is a nice blend of functionality, durability, and affordability. It has this classic look that goes with anything, and it’s tough enough to handle daily wear and tear. This experience has been quite satisfying, and I’m happy to share it with you all.
