SEIKO 5 Men's SNK793 Automatic Stainless Steel Watch with Blue Dial

I've finally found a finite accessory. I love my new Seiko 5 snk793 so much that I'm now writing this review and relishing on another good decision I've made on ordering it. I have a larger watch collection than the average person. I have 4 Seiko, 5 Orients, 5 Fossils, 4 G-shocks, 1 Wenger, 1 LuminoxNavy Seal, 1 Hamilton mechanical, and a number of Timex Ironman. This is my second Seiko 5. I had my first one 5 years ago which I ended up returning as its classic looks did not appeal to me at the time. I was more into the modern watches such as Swatch, and G-shock. However, the abundant listings of Seiko 5s on Amazon and eBay prompted me to try one again. It is a basic automatic which I understand to have been in production since the '60s or '40s. I am excited to once again be an owner of one of these durable, timeless, classic, timepieces. I've read depictions of these having gone through the washer, banged up on door hinges, and other harsh conditions. This is what persuaded me to buy one again. Upon seeing mine up close for the first time I knew I now had something that will tell timereliably for decades on end and possibly even pass it down to my future progeny. It's even got a see through exhibition case back which Ifind very captivating. This particular model was released in January, 2010 so I know it is a current model but with classic design which is exciting to me. With this newfound accessory I am confident I now have my signature watch that I will always be seen wearing. I love it so much I've ordered another of this exact model just for keepsake. I have since put all my other watches in storage assured I will only wear thiswatch indefinitely. I can now attest to all the other reviews of this watch's reliability and aesthetics. I am always enchanted by its mechanical and industrious movement in the back viewable through the glass case back reminding me each time I will never need to buy another watch again in my life. Inspiring it is that this watch will be my only watch ever. I am confident this watch will be my go to accessory all my life and will never need another watch. Finally I've found a finite accessory.For an afterthought I would like to add that this specific model is the most basic and free of any annoying aesthetics on the dial. I've been contemplating the new Seiko 5 sports line and one caught my eye, the snzg113j, which is made in Japan. However I could not get passed the obnoxious "sports" just below the "5" logo. As nice as it looks and the positive reviews on it I think I will save my money and stick with my tried and true snk793. Another feature of this awesome piece is the crown located at the four o'clock position, a tell tale sign it is an original Seiko 5. In the history of the Seiko 5 on the Seiko website one signature feature of the Seiko 5 line is the location of the crown at the four o' clock position. The new Seiko 5 sports models have the crown at the three o' clock position, a feature that deviates it from the true Seko 5s like my snk793. I have a bigger collection of watches than the average guy so I have experience with almost every type from mechanical to the more advanced solar technology. To my astonishment however, I keep coming back to this tried and true marvel of a timepiece. The truth is with this I never have to worry about it breaking down for whatever reason that all electronic devices do eventually in our rough and tumble lives. This watch gives me peace of mind it will reliably give me quite accurate time even when all the power goes out. I understand it is not as accurate as quartz but that is only one trade of owning such a reliable accessory that provides accurate enough time to be practical.

This watch is a tremendous value and an aesthetic jewel. First off, the dial is definitely blue, though a chameleon-esque blue: Indoors, the dial looks midnight blue, that is almost, ALMOST black but with a shimmering dark blue undertone. Outdoors, or in bright light, the blue is stunning, a rich, gleaming deep navy blue that looks like a deep pool----almost mesmerizing. I have over 20 watches, and this dial is the most gorgeous of all.I would love to have a car this color.No fan of linked metal bracelets, I intended to replace the stock linked band with a navy blue leather strap. But once I adjusted the band, and put the watch on, I decided to leave it stock because the blue dial ringed by high-gloss stainless steel complemented by satin steel finishes on the case and bracelet are perfect complements to each other. I may one day go the leather strap route, but for now I love the overall aesthetic of dial/case/band.Speaking of linked bands. I was able to remove the necessary links (2 from each side) to get a perfect fit on my less-than-manly 6.5" wrist. Now understand that I am a certifiable cretin when it comes to anything remotely mechanical, so I had this mental image of metal parts scattered all over the desktop and a leather band becoming not a choice, but a necessity. But I found this video (link below) that walks you through the process of removing the "L" shaped pins in this band, removing the links, then reconnecting the band. It took me about 10-12 minutes, and once you do the first link, the rest come easily. Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfxCJp9HyjMSo save yourself 15 bucks and travel time to and from a watch shop. If I can do it, a chimpanzee can.As for the, you know, actual TIME-KEEPING function all is well, though as others have pointed out the power reserve isn't all that long so you have wear the watch every day, or give it a few swirls and reset the day/date (which takes all of about 20 seconds). Or just leave the date the way it is and don't fret it.I've not had the watch long enough to determine how much time it gains or loses, but it seems to be close to spot-on. I used my computer's clock yesterday to set the Seiko and 28 hours later, the computer clock says 3:06 and so does the Seiko. If it does gain/lose a few seconds or a minute after a time, to me that's okay. I don't think any of my many watches have the same exact time . . . ever. My life is not so loaded that a minute or two off on a watch one way or the other is even a casual concern, and I lack the OCD gene to keep checking my watch against the atomic clock and bemoaning a 3 seconds-a-day loss or gain.So, bottom line, this is one terrific watch and at $65 a huge value.