Seiko 5 Sports Style Automatic 'Batman Blueberry' SKX Re-Interpretation SSK003K1

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First released in the 90s, the SKX Seiko 5 Sports watches were a modernised version of the classics – updating the reliability and durability of the 1960s originals. The 90s collection offered improved practicality – enhanced water resistance, strengthened crystals along with luminous hands and hour markers. These wearable, loveable values still stay strong in today’s modernised Seiko 5 Sports designs. We are also able to offer an exchange to a different product if required, please specify this when returning your product.

Given the number of different, sometimes conflicting, elements at play here it’s difficult to know how to pin down the SNR049J1. It’s a GMT wearing a wet suit but, with a water resistance of 100m, would you really want to use it beyond a spot of swimming? And this is another LX head-scratcher, why, when all of the watches within the collection use the same 44.8mm titanium case, are the GMTs rated at 10 bar (100m) while the non-GMTs manage 300m? Different crowns are used certainly but they are all of the screw down variety, so it’s not a limiting factor. Jubilee bracelet:The ‘beads of rice’ bracelet remains true to the SKX heritage with a ‘five-piece link’ design that forms a series of small X-shaped patterns. Seiko Watch 5 Sports GMT SKX Blueberry Re-Interpretation SSK003K1. Seiko Watch 5 Sports GMT SKX Re-Interpretation SSK003K1. Seiko 5 Sports ‘Blueberry’ GMT SKX Re-interpretation.Faites partie d'une élite en choisissant cette montre seiko mods, un véritable témoignage de l'excellence et de l'innovation en matière d'horlogerie. Son bracelet robuste assure un ajustement confortable, tandis que le cadran clairement défini offre une lisibilité sans effort.

represents the original five key features of every Seiko 5 still present today: Automatic movement, date display, Water Resistance, Recessed crown and Durable case and bracelet If you require an extra large bracelet or you are in need of additional links these may be supplied at an additional cost. What we can all agree on is that the SNR049J1, with two 24-hour scales, one running around the perimeter of the dial and the second on the rotating bezel, make it a more than proficient GMT watch capable of displaying the time in three different time zones and withstanding the rigours of international travel.

The case

The detail work is exceptional, reaching a point where we are almost spoilt by the obsessive craftsmanship. The scene is set by delicately polished strong indices, crisp white print, and a perfectly framed date window. And a semi-circled 72-hour power reserve with a sharp polished pointer that elevates everything to another level. The bi-colour 24-hour bezel is coated in Hardlex, to ensure durability while the GMT hand improves practicality, visibility and legibility. The ‘beads of rice’ jubilee bracelet remains true to the SKX heritage with a ‘five-piece link’ design that forms a series of small X-shaped patterns. If you know Seiko, that crescent power reserve at 8 means one thing, and if you can concentrate long enough to read the text at six you’ll understand. Yes, the heart beating within this strong case is a Spring Drive movement from Grand Seiko, not a workaday automatic. The 5R66 Spring Drive has a good 72-hour power reserve, 30 jewels, and that seconds hand performing the perfect gliding motion of a world championship figure skater. While the perfect Zen of a Spring Drive hand firmly places this on Seiko’s top shelf, the sum of the parts still doesn’t do justice to this Batman of Batmen (I just coined that term). The Seiko Prospex SNR049J is yet another sharp reference from Seiko in a year where nothing seems to stand in the way of Japanese progress. Seiko Prospex SNR049J price and availability: Seiko 5 Sports GMT Batman re-issue looks and fit and jubilee style s/s bracelet similar to my R===x gmt except more accurate at + 4 secs / day and at least 20 times cheaper! Adjusted strap length to fit. So wear it 50% % of the time and the others 50%. Seiko are a great watch and for a fully automatic watch amazing value. I will use Watcho again and have a lot more fun for far less Money. Don’t be surprised if this feels like a 41-42mm watch on the wrist, as the familiar muscular sides curve downwards at the lugs, sharpened by exceptional bevels. The reason the weight drops away is a T for titanium: light, strong and seldom finished to this degree outside Japan.

Rolex almost immediately followed the announcement of the 116710BLNR's retirement with the release of its successor, the GMT-Master II ref. 126710BLNR. This Batman model is nearly identical to its predecessor except for two key details. First, the newer model uses a modified caliber with a 70-hour power reserve. Second, instead of the Oyster bracelet, the standard configuration of this reference now features the five-piece link Jubilee bracelet. Nevertheless, Rolex takes the popularity of the Oyster bracelet into consideration, and it is also available on request.The bi-colour 24-hour bezel is coated in Hardlex, to ensure durability while the GMT hand improves practicality, visibility and legibility. The ‘beads of rice’ bracelet remains true to the SKX heritage with a ‘five-piece link’ design that forms a series of small X-shaped patterns. The mechanism used is an in-house-built 4R34 automatic movement and manual winding. This calibre movement has 24 Jewels and a 41-hour power reserve. This timepiece is presented on a solid stainless steel jubilee bracelet that showcases both brushed and polished finishes. It fastens through the use of a fold over push deployment clasp. It also features a diver’s extension.