Seiko 5 sports series was launched on 20 19, which increased the beauty of sports diving watches, but completely retained the five "characteristics" of Seiko 5. Seiko cooperated with the legendary queen guitarist, singer and songwriter Brian May to release a special edition watch, which is based on Brian's famous red guitar and has been used by him for more than 50 years. Meet Seiko 5 Sports Brian May Special Edition SRPE83K 1.
Brian has been a Seiko fan for over 40 years. During his trip to Japan, he bought a 1970 Seiko diving watch and has been wearing it on his wrist ever since-many exposures.
The brand-new Seiko 5 sports fine steel case, with a diameter of 42.5mm and a height of 13.4mm, is a large and modern sports/diving watch (Seiko 5 SNK809 has a size of 37mm x 1 1mm). The case itself of this music watch remains unchanged.
Seiko 5 sports Brian May special edition SRPE83K 1 is unique on its dial. It is faithfully modeled according to his special red guitar, which was completely made by Brian and his father with hand tools in the early1960s (when Brian was only a teenager). The main body of the joinery board includes mahogany veneer, which Brian dyed and polished himself. The dial echoes the color scheme of red and black, with the guitar outline on the left and the wood grain pattern in red. Interestingly-the neck of the guitar is made of a fireplace with a history of 100 years. The inclined inner clock track is also red, and "red special" has been added to the script of the dial. Hardlex crystal covers the front and is surrounded by a one-way bezel with a 60-minute scale. This watch is waterproof to a depth of 100 meter.
Turn SRPE83K 1 up and down, and the movement 4R36 will be automatically displayed on the back of the mineral crystal display box. It has 24 gems, the beat is 265,438+600 vph (3 Hz), and the power reserve is 465,438+0 hours. This is a reliable "mechanical motor" without much decoration, but there is Brian's signature on the glass and a limited number engraved on the steel shell. This is a special decoration in itself. The strap is NATO-style black nylon with stainless steel buckle, similar to the strap Brian is using on guitar now.
Seiko 5 Sports Brian May Special Edition SRPE83K 1 is packaged in a demonstration box, which is similar to the classic black and silver guitar box, and contains commemorative coins, based on the sixpence British coins he used to replace the guitar pick. The special edition is limited to 9000 pieces, with a retail price of 560 euros, and will be available in May 2020.
technical condition
SRPE83K 1 case material
stainless steel
transparent
Hadlex
LumiBrite
Limonite and index in hand
Strap material
nylon
Sports number
4R36
Movement type
Automatic winding
period
About 4 1 hour
resistivity against water
10 bar
size
Thickness: 13.4
Diameter: 42.5
Length: 46
Other specifications
Summary:
From the above introduction, we can actually see that Seiko 5 also has the same quality products. Because we usually see low-priced and low-quality assembly line products, there is a prejudice: Seiko 5 has a stereotype of low grade and poor quality. If you can do more homework, you will definitely find your favorite watch. Seiko V can definitely be used as an entry-level mechanical watch.
Can Seiko 5 be used as an entry-level mechanical watch? Let's talk about this problem.
First of all, the brand, Seiko is a Japanese brand. Although there are blue lions, Seiko alone can't rank.
Secondly, the performance. The model mentioned by the owner is srpd76k 1, and the movement used is homemade 4R361600. The kinetic energy is 40 hours, and the data is not good. It belongs to seiko low-end movement, with large stroke error and poor stability, but it is enough for daily use. Don't look like a diving watch, but don't wear it either.
Then, the price, its market price should be in the range of 2000-2500. Compared with other brands, its cost performance is invincible.
Ps: Seiko 5, can it be used as an entry level? Personally, I feel that I can't get started, and my workmanship is not bright. 4r series is unstable in motion and has large error. After all, the price is here, and I can't ask too much. Depending on the whole, we can't talk about the operation mode alone, so we can only say it's a "mechanical watch"
If you want to enter the entry level, at least use Belle Seri and Navigator of Midu to knock on the door.
Of course, you can't kill everyone with one pole. Seiko still has some very good models.
Seiko Seiko No.5 automatic mechanical men's watch adopts polished stainless steel case and strap, mineral reinforced glass watch mirror, stainless steel dial, hour hand with luminous display, and usually has day and calendar display at 3 o'clock. 100 meter waterproof performance. Very suitable for beginners.
Except for precision GS, precision watches are general. You can wear it at first, and the error will increase later. No matter how it is maintained or adjusted, it is the same, so it is average.
Go to gs, don't regret it.
That's good. If you look at your watch, half of you will look at Tissot Rilok and Mido Berensseri.
Seiko watch below 3000 yuan doesn't even give sapphire mirrors, and it's for home use.