Thoughts on this as a dress watch

[laxattackdog]

I'm considering this watch to go along with my Easy Reader on Natos.


http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNXS73K-Silver-Winding-Automatic/dp/B000KKO84O?tag=5336121778-20


I would likely put it on a black leather strap that I have instead of the bracelet that it comes with. Would this make a good dress/dress casual watch? Here is a pic of it on a leather strap.


http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images...1acs5.jpg/sr=1

[LesserBlackDog]

I think that's a nice-looking watch, and a nice-looking watch/strap combo. Suit-ready for sure. A black croc strap like the one in the picture is pretty formal, though. If you want a watch that can be worn a little more easily in casual situations, you might consider getting a strap with contrast stitching, or at least just a plain calfskin strap that won't be quite as glossy as the croc. Depending on how often you plan to wear it with black shoes, you might consider a brown strap instead of black.


I have a Seiko 5 and have been very pleased with its accuracy over time. They are nice watches for the price.

[jicarv]

That's a really nice watch! I have a different Seiko 5 and I love it. I actually have a few more expensive watches but for some reason, the Seiko 5 has become my preferred watch. I also agree on the comment BenR made about the Croc strap in the picture being dressy so for more casual situations, I would go with something like this:

http://www.crownandbuckle.com/index....lack-calf.html

[laxattackdog]

Thanks for the feedback guys. Would the bracelet it comes with be alright for more casual situations also? I didn't really start swapping watch straps until I got my easy reader and some Natos so how difficult would it be to switch the bracelet and a leather strap back and forth?

[jicarv]

Yes, the metal band is more casual. Switching between straps is not as easy as switching Natos but once you get the hang of it, it's not that difficult. I would recommend getting a spring bar remover to switch the straps.

[laxattackdog]

And just like that it's sold out on Amazon and eBay. Oh well I need more time to make sure that's what I want to get anyway.

[LesserBlackDog]

Still available here: http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNXS73-Automatic-Silver-Tone-Watch/dp/B001BM6BGS/ref=sr_1_1?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1326307282&sr=1-1


eBay is usually a good place to find Seikos, as well.

[laxattackdog]

Good find. Unfortunately around $75 is about max I can justify spending on a watch at the moment. I'll keep a look out for it to pop up again at the lower price.

[LesserBlackDog]

You might take a look at these ones as well:


http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNK789K-Automatic-White-Stainless/dp/B001AYHWG0/ref=pd_sbs_watch_3


http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNXF09-A...pd_sbs_watch_9

[mixto]

nice watch. Have been looking at one too, but there are so many seiko 5 under $100, a lot of non-chorno/diver ones that look pretty much the same with just a change in dial/hands/marker color. Wish I could see all of them in person to decide. I am thinking of picking the SNXG47 and get some dark brown croc strap (maybe with white stitching)on it.


In my dream world, I'd have one of those SARB model...it's just a dream...

[jicarv]

I like the SNK789 that BenR posted. I've actually had that on my Amazon wish list for a few weeks along with the SNZJ53.

[laxattackdog]

There really are a lot of nice Seikos in the price range. There's just something about the shape of the SNXF09 and the SNXS73. The face of the SNXS73 is just a little bit less busy which gives it the edge for me. I'll see if I find one again at a good price, but as you guys have shown there are a lot of great options.

[laxattackdog]

What are your thoughts on this Seiko?


http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNKK65-Stainless-Steel-Siver/dp/B004JI83O4/ref=pd_sbs_watch_1


I think I still prefer the shape of the original one I posted, but maybe not. Which do you think would look better with a leather strap? Just looking for opinions.

[jason_carreira]

I guess it would be wrong to say they all look the same to me?

[LesserBlackDog]

laxattackdog, I have that same model of Seiko 5 except with the blue dial. I think it looks real nice on a leather strap.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v207/theantiduck/P1060015.jpg


I also brushed the bezel. It comes with a mirror-polish bezel but I was going crazy with a Scotch-brite pad at the time.