Seiko 5 Owner Review : Basic, cool and functional

Seiko five (ref: SNK809K2). This is my wife's daily. This military-style Seiko is very readable thanks to the contrast between the whiteness of the hands and the hours/minutes typography with the navy blue dial. The day and date are also very well integrated since they keep these same codes. My wife chose a fabric strap with a red border recalling the end of the second hand and which feminizes it a little more. The 37mm case includes the entry-level automatic caliber 7S26 but which remains of impeccable quality. It turns at 21600 vibrations per hour. This 7s26 has the particularity of recharging in both directions thanks to the "Magic Lever" system. Unfortunately, it is impossible to wind it manually and the power reserve of only 40 hours is a little short if you stay a day without too many activities... However, I recommend this Seiko if you have a small budget and are looking for a simple and efficient everyday watch that goes everywhere.