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A perfect, no-nonsense, high quality watch that will last years, remain super accurate, and the icing on the cake is 100m water resistance and sapphire crystal glass. Why these are not more popular I don't know as they're infinitely better than any Seiko 5 watch (I have a few of those).

@AndyinSG

Жыл бұрын

Maybe people are just not into quartz watches. Agree with you these are nice and not-too-expensive watches.

@ReferenceFidelityComponents

Жыл бұрын

@@AndyinSG Yes, but I think when people realise how costly automatics are to service and that the 5's are basically disposable 5 to 10 yr watches, they might wake up to the benefits of solar drives like Seiko's and the excellent Citizen Eco-drives. Those good at DIY repairs can always buy a spare movement for their 5's and swap it for the one in need of service when the time comes I guess but it all gets rather spendy. I think the better longer term value is to spend out on the Prospex range with the better movements (particularly the 6R35) and higher quality casework and bracelets as they're worth the service costs.

@AndyinSG

Жыл бұрын

@@ReferenceFidelityComponents well said. I’ve been looking at eco-drives more and more these days. I hope the solar charging last a long time though.

I just received mine today and for the price, it's pretty good buy. The dial is nice and truth on the reflection factor, in bright lights it can obscure the markers. The dial is elegant and one of the main reasons I chose it and enjoy it. I have changed the bracelet to a black leather strap which adds some class to it. I recommend it for dress/casual watch.

@AndyinSG

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats! Good to know you like the watch. I think this is one of those “can’t go wrong” kinda watch. Wear it in good health.

Nice. I will buy this watch. Thanks for your info.

@AndyinSG

3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your new purchase!

@balcken5932

Жыл бұрын

Is it good?

Available with different dial colours - Two different shades of Blue - Black & dark Green.

@AndyinSG

2 жыл бұрын

There’s a white too.

I read there isn't any difference between eco drive or solar watches. Is it really the case? I'm actually more inclined towards citizen eco drive.

@AndyinSG

3 жыл бұрын

I think they’re not the same. Power reserve is quite different. The thing about Citizen is that they’ve got some very nice Eco-Drives that are coming in at >40mm, which sort of defeats the purpose of a non-bezel/non-dive watch.

@nickchang5293

3 жыл бұрын

Eco Drives are more accurate based on my personal experience. I have synced my Solar and 2 Eco Drives with the exact time to the second with my phone and there’s less deviation from my Eco after several months under observation👍🏻

@anthonyr.3799

3 жыл бұрын

Anyone can correct me but Eco drive is the name given to their solar charged line.. as far as movements, I have heard good things.

I still favor Citizen Eco Drives over Seiko Solar...and I wish Seiko would start using real 3 piece links on their oyster bracelets 😆

@AndyinSG

3 жыл бұрын

I guess they can’t do that for the entry level stuffs. Once they’re the wrist it’s rather negligible though.

@nickchang5293

3 жыл бұрын

@@AndyinSG on your wrist maybe but I’m more critical and anal about such things...and I demand such change dammit!😁

Nice looking watch but lack of lume on a dressy sports watch is a deal breaker for me. Shame.

@AndyinSG

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I’d think the lack of lume is a dealbreaker. I do find the overall 40mm (mostly dial) size too big for this style though.

Is the strap replaceable with leather?

@AndyinSG

2 ай бұрын

Yes. It’s a normal 20mm lug.

Hi Watch Kaki! I have bought a Seiko SNE525P1 as yours, mine also has a scar/scratch in exactly the same position (between 4 and 5). The scratch extends below the 4-mark (as yours) indicating that the scratch was made before the 4-mark was put on. This is clearly a manufacturing error, that the quality-control unit at Seiko should have caught. My serial # on the watch back is 120117. What is your serial # ? Rgds HOC

@AndyinSG

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Henrik, thanks for writing in. Congrats on your new watch. That scratch is not so cool. I’m totally surprised that mine wasn’t an isolated case. That said, I didn’t see the scratch when I wore the watch (like twice). Too small to see unless you go close up. I can’t help you regarding the serial because I sold the watch a few weeks back. Sorry about that.

@okinawapunter

3 жыл бұрын

I bought a sne525p1. Mine has exactly same scar/scratch at same place. my serial # is 951724.

@henrikolecastberg4077

3 жыл бұрын

@@okinawapunterHi okinawapunter! I contacted the Seiko importer though the watchshop. The lines, that can be seen, are in fact the edges of the solar-cells. They are probably more or less visible on all the Seiko SNE525P1's. I think, a world-wide brand like Seiko should be able to hide edges like these somewhat better. I have a picture of the cells, but I do not know how to upload pictures in KZread. Rgds HOC

@AndyinSG

3 жыл бұрын

@@okinawapunter looks like the scar/scratch is there on purpose? Maybe a feature for the solar cell?

@Joey-jb2vm

3 жыл бұрын

I also bought a sne525p1 and have a scratch in the exact same spot. I guess what ​ @@henrikolecastberg4077 says makes sense, although it is a shame Seiko didn't cover it up better than this.

Looking for this but already out of stock in lazada (Malaysia)

@AndyinSG

7 ай бұрын

Guess it’s an older model already.

@thatsawesome2060

7 ай бұрын

Yup newer model solar model using hardlex and price about the same what a rip of

@AndyinSG

7 ай бұрын

@@thatsawesome2060 That’s a shame really.

How many years the battery will last? Best regards from Brazil, Mário.

@AndyinSG

3 жыл бұрын

To be honest I don’t have official specs for that. Online banter says that this solar cell typically lasts very long, like more than 10years.

@mariojr377

3 жыл бұрын

@@AndyinSG 10 years is excelent however I own Victorinox, Timex and Casios able to run 10 years on ordinary battery, probably in your Seiko will last more.

@AndyinSG

3 жыл бұрын

@@mariojr377 I guess I’ll never get to find out, because this watch is no longer in my collection. But I got to admit, solar movements are really fuss-free.

@mariojr377

3 жыл бұрын

@@AndyinSG it is a very nice watch.

@AndyinSG

3 жыл бұрын

@@mariojr377 👍 thanks.

Ya til le lume sur cette montre?

If they at least lumed the hour minute hands it will b perfect

@AndyinSG

2 жыл бұрын

Actually the lack of lume is not an issue. More like the blocky case with slab sides. I later found the smaller & thinner SGG61P1 (non-solar) to be nicer for me.

@rogerfilerable

2 жыл бұрын

@@AndyinSG thanks for the update

@Cortesevasive

2 жыл бұрын

Do you guys ever use lume ?, I mean the only time there is use for it when you wake up in the middle of the night, thats all.

@Cortesevasive

2 жыл бұрын

@@AndyinSG Seiko Sur319 worth a look too

@AndyinSG

2 жыл бұрын

@@Cortesevasive Agree on that. The SUR series are quite nice too. But these days I prefer a non-dive-bezel watch to be under 40mm, and the SGGA61P1 is my favourite.

Band size?

@AndyinSG

3 жыл бұрын

Bracelet size is 20mm. Oh dear, I actually forgot about that.

can provide the lazada link to this watch?

@AndyinSG

3 жыл бұрын

s.lazada.sg/s.Z2FIV

@kevinyee5773

3 жыл бұрын

@@AndyinSG Thanks!

@AndyinSG

3 жыл бұрын

@@kevinyee5773 Hope you get this. Cheers.

@kevinyee5773

3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍😄

Hello, why did you sell this Watch ?

@AndyinSG

2 жыл бұрын

Found it too big for this style. Mostly dial look and rather slab sides. I prefer my smaller and thinner Seiko quartz like SGG61.

@Cortesevasive

2 жыл бұрын

@@AndyinSG Kept all 3 sgg ? .

@AndyinSG

2 жыл бұрын

@@Cortesevasive kept all three and plan to add more.

@Cortesevasive

2 жыл бұрын

@@AndyinSG, is the preference visual or is Sne hard to wear ?

@AndyinSG

2 жыл бұрын

@@Cortesevasive preference is visual. The SNE has zero issues regarding wearability.

the second hand is off; thats a real bummer.

@kostar500

Жыл бұрын

Huh… thats considered 9/10, i have seen the sec needle hitting in between marks

The only thing I don't like...no glow. If it's dark, you're SOL.

@AndyinSG

Жыл бұрын

I guess for this style of watch, it’s ok not to have lume. But yes, lume would be nice too.