Seiko 5 Mens Watch Automatic Gold Dial Steel SNKL81K1

  
Seiko 5 Automatic Gold Dial Stainless Steel Mens Watch SNKL81K1. May Include Original products tags. View detailed condition report below. This watch is a Pre-Owned item. As a result, there may be signs of wear. The condition report below should only be used as a general guide. Please refer to the listing images, which are of the actual watch, to get a clearer representation of the watch and its overall condition. Very superficial scratches on the clasp and edge of the dial. This Seiko 5 Automatic Gold Dial Silver Stainless Steel Mens Watch SNKL81K1 makes for a superb addition to your wrist. A gold dial is complimented by gold indexes and hands. Furthermore, the ever present Seiko 5 logo can be seen just underneath the 12 o'clock index. Moreover, a simplistic day and date window can be seen at the 3 o'clock position.

Then, a silver stainless steel case sits neatly around the dial alongside hardlex crystal glass to provide it with protection and class. On the flipside is a see through caseback which shows you the inner workings of the timepiece. Finally, a silver stainless steel bracelet can be fastened using a fold over clasp.

This timepiece is powered by an automatic 21 jewel movement. The caliber used in particular is a Seiko exclusive 7S26 which has provided reliable timekeeping for Seiko watches over the years. 21 jewels work individual inside the piece to help keep the time steady as they help reduce friction and wear. This watch has a water resistance of 30 metres, making it suitable for light splashes.

The Seiko 5 family has set the standard in affordable, rugged and stylish watches since 1963. They incorporate simplicity, but seriousness. The name of the Seiko 5 derives from its five key attributes, which Seiko promised to include in every watch that belonged to the family. They are: automatic winding, displaying the day and date in a single window, water resistance, a recessed crown at the 4 o'clock position and a durable metal bracelet.

1963 marked the year that the Seiko 5 acted as a catalyst in the horological revolution in automatic watchmaking. Even after being in the market for over 50 years, albeit the Seiko 5 still remains as cool and relevant as ever.

Though this serves as proof that expert craftsmanship and elegant design will never go out of fashion. Seiko's story began in 1881 with the opening of a clock shop in Tokyo, it's owner was Kintaro Hattori.

Eleven years after the opening of his shop, Hattori opened a clock factory with ten employees and it was in 1895 that they began to produce pocket watches. Soon followed by alarm clocks in 1899, and then table clocks in 1902. Then in 1913 Hattori began working on his first wristwatch.

The in 1924, 43 years after the initial opening, the brand Seiko was born with the creation of the first Seiko wristwatch. Seiko established itself throughout the 20th century as being a driving force in the advancements that took place in the watching world.

For example, in 1956, Seiko were the producers of the first winding wristwatch made in Japan. Then in 1964, Seiko became the official timer for the Tokyo Olympics. And then most notably Seiko unveiled the first quartz wristwatch, the Astron, in 1969.

Marking the beginning of the quartz revolution. Or equally impressive the creation of the world's first TV watch in 1982. And even more relevant today, with our abhorrent use of non-renewable energy sources, Seiko's Kinetic.

This watch had the ability to generate its own power from the movement of the wearer. Ceaseless determination to innovate in every aspect of the watchmaker's art is what defines Seiko's 135-year history.

By embracing this ethos, Seiko has been responsible for a string of industry-leading advances in the technology of time. Notably, the creation of the world's first quartz watch in 1969. The listed technological developments serve as evidence to illustrate the revolutionary impact which Seiko has had on the watchmaking world. They are also markably unique in that they manufacture every aspect of every watch in-house.