SEIKO Recraft Series Automatic Watch for Men

I live in the UK and had been trying to find a new version of this watch (it doesn't seem to be available over here and hasn't been for some time). I was so please when I spotted it on US Amazon! The price was good - even with the import duty and although a little apprehensive about spending so much on an item from overseas, I was persuaded by the retro-styled good looks of this watch to take the chance. In the event, I needn't have worried - delivery was quicker than my local store delivers the weekly groceries! The package looked well travelled and was a little the worse for wear but the contents were mint. The watch itself looks lovely, is a good size (bigger than a truly 'retro' watch might be) and easily readable! The face is a rich dark green colour (Google British Racing Green paint for a good idea of the base colour). The face colour has been treated so that the two levels although the same green, react differently to light as the angle of incidence changes; the effect is such that this watch really comes alive in the right light. The body is stainless steel, polished on the sides and machined on the top face (bezel) to give a matt finish. The face is contrasted and complimented well by gold non-numeric markings and hands (including a gold second sweep hand). The watch looks as if it should be luminous in the dark but it is not which is a shame but not a deal breaker for me - in any event, the watch is readable at quite low light levels. The strap is good quality calf leather. In short this is a gorgeous watch! The movement is automatic and non-hacking. My understanding is that the movement is an older Seiko movement but very reliable; it certainly seems accurate enough for my needs. My only gripe is that the watch can only be wound by shaking and not by winding the crown which is a shame. That said, the watch starts almost immediately you pick it up and natural movement throughout the day should easily wind the watch enough to last overnight. The watch is water resistant to 5Bar (~50M) but to be honest, it's so nice I'm not sure that I will want to subject it to anything other than rain! At this price, this watch is hard to beat! I 'risked' an overseas purchase just to own one and I am so glad I did. It's unusual and pretty - I have had a few people comment positively on the watch and it's my current favourite (I own several watches).

Very cool watch, vintage style beautiful dial

Very cool, combines retro-looks with manly modern sizing (most watches from the 1970s are so small they look like women's watches of today.) In dim light the face appears to be black, but in brighter light the color blue has depth and texture. It's 1970s-ish without calling too much attention to itself; it never screams "look at my watch!" but when people with good taste catch a glimpse they often want to look closer. The leather strap is about the color of a baseball glove, and is stiff at first but loosened up within a week or so; like a pair of shoes, it needed a little breaking in. Flip it over and discover the eco-secret that allows it to run without ever requiring a battery: an automatic (self-winding) mechanical movement, that's visible through the transparent view window on the reverse. A day's wear keeps it running for about 40 hours, so it keeps ticking on the bed-stand overnight for at least 2 nights. Best of all, it's eerily satisfying to examine the moving springs and pieces within, a tiny world of precision parts that move the second hand exactly 21,600 beats per hour. The 7S26c driving this machine is the newest version of an old-fashioned type of movement, and it keeps time within a few seconds per day, which is outrageous when you consider how much a watch gets shoved and jerked around with normal wear. Mechanically operated via the legendary, rock-solid Seiko 7S26 automatic movement, about which Jack Forster of FORBES magazine wrote: "mechanical watchmaking in ... its purest form. ... The famous Seiko calibre 7S26 is as brutally efficient and stripped to essentials as a Kalashnikov, and like a Kalashnikov, it is designed to work, as well as possible, with as few parts as possible, as efficiently as possible ... as pure an expression of the most fundamental social contract possible between watch manufacturer and owner that there can possibly be – it is designed to work." A little bit of history, beauty and engineering that rides on your wrist and will last for many, many years to come.

First few days with the SNKN37 and I have to say I'm impressed. This Seiko is my first automatic watch. Previously, my entire watch experience incorporated a few fashion brands and Swatch watches. Nothing wrong with that, but I decided that I wanted a new watch with some horological significance behind it. After going through several weeks of discovery and research I decided upon this Seiko. The immediate impression upon opening the box is it's large steel case. Its' big, and without actually trying the watch in real life, I was surprised by its footprint. I was a bit skeptical about how my wrist would wear it, but after a few days of use, I can safely say it sits at the very edge of what I can actually wear without being comically bulky. At 43.5mm, the lug to lug distance on a 6.5 inch wrist is just acceptable. What helps disperse its huge size is the band width and its somewhat thin case. But, for those with small wrist complex, this might be too big. I should probably stick to 42mm sizes and under, but that being said, I like this watch enough to keep. The watch has a heft to it as well. I like it. Some may not. The dial is lovely, but what the Amazon.com has for pictures of the product is a far cry from the actual hue of the dial. The watch has a sunburst, deep blue dial. The case is brushed steel while the lugs are a shiny, clean finish. The band is made of calf skin (Chinese) which is both thick and dark tan. The band will have to be worn for a while before it gives. It's a stiff affair at the moment trying to loop the band into the appropriate hole for a snug fit. That being said, sniffing a brand new piece of leather is always intoxicating (forgive me fellow vegetarians). The dial has a day and date complication with options for Spanish or English day languages. I love the added blue/red lettering for weekend days. The hands are supposed to have a lume, but if it has it, it's non-existing. The crystal is Seiko's own Hardlex window material which will be a step up from the other types of non-sapphire mineral crystals. I haven't banged my watch (and hope to keep it that way) against anything to test out its sturdiness. I wouldn't recommend it either. The real attraction to this watch though, and the reason I bought it, is its automatic function. With a rear case display window, you can actually see the inner workings of the watch. It's no master class, mechanical watch like a Patek, but man is it cool to see an industrial-like workmanship of a watch of this type. By far the best feature of this watch is seeing the inner guts of this thing move around. This sort of movement elevates watches from mere tools to something akin to artistic engineering. If you appreciate the complexity of machines and what causes the tic to toc, then any automatic watch, just like this one, will fascinate you. Overall, I like this watch. It's an retro-looking watch with an attractive dial. It might be too big for some, and the heft could be distracting, but if you like the complexity of automatics and well made things, you can't go wrong. I will do an update in a month to see how it holds up. Update: Added a photo because the stock photo on Amazon isn't representative to reality. Update #2: So I've had this watch for over a month already, and I have to say it still is a great watch. Although, it does carry some caveats. I've gotten great compliments while wearing this watch. My cousin has grabbed my wrist twice on separate occasions, and just stared at the watch in wonderment. My wife at first wasn't too keen with it, but slowly she has turned around. She calls it an "adult" watch. Hey, as long as she likes it. And most importantly, I like it. I've done the whole looking at the dial while the traffic light has turned green and the cars behind honk at me. It's a neat looking watch and the blue dial is fantastic, resplendent and eye-grabbing. Even its heft, is forgivable. It's a solid piece of machined steel that just feels right. Even though the look and feel of this timepiece is well crafted, there are a couple of things that still keep it from becoming perfect. For one, the stated 40 hour power reserve is actually close to 16-24 hours. The 7s26 movement takes a while to achieve high enough reserve power to last a whole day off your wrist. I've found that wearing the watch about 10-12 hours a day will yield a power reserve of 16 hours. Meaning I can take it off around 10PM and it will last enough that I can pick it up by 10AM without fear of dying on me. However, forget about seeing it running after a whole day, it just wont last. It's tedious to reset the time every other day of wear because the power reserve wont last past a day. If you aren't someone that will wear an automatic every day, this might not be the watch for you. You will need to wear it daily to keep it running. Second, I do wish there was a lume on the hands, but it's not a major problem. It's mostly for practical purposes, but it's no deal breaker. If you really want a good lume you should probably get a diver watch. Overall, I'm very happy with this watch. It's my first taste of automatics and it is a learning experience, but it's intricacies are attractive enough to keep this watch on my wrist.

Beautiful watch, my first automatic and couldn't be happier. Shipped fast and in perfect condition.

This is my first automatic watch. Having said that, I wasn't expecting much for such a low price. This watch arrived 100% pristine. The dial is amazing and I love the font they chose for this watch. The balance between polished and brushed perfect. While the leather band is high quality, the camel color (brown) probably wouldn't be my first choice. I think I may try to find a good quality brushed/polished metal band to put on, or maybe something in a flat black leather or suede. The end of the band is also squared off and makes it difficult to tuck under the loop. If I were to replace it with another band, it would most likely be rounded or pointed at the end. The movement is extremely accurate on mine. I don't see a rating posted on this watch but I am gaining just 2 seconds per day... on an automatic watch while worn on a wrist! The inner works are not particularly beautiful but the glass window does give a nice view to see if everything is working properly. There is a slight ratcheting sound as it winds but nothing noticeable except from about 2 feet from your ear in complete silence. Note the size. It is a large watch, at least from what I am accustomed to. It fits well on my wrist and I don't think I would change the case size even if it were possible. I may buy another just to keep on hand or to give as a gift. Fresh out of the box it's a spectacular piece.

I had been wanting to buy a Seiko for quite some time, but not sure which one to buy. I purchased this back 2 years ago, and waited until now to leave my review after I had "experienced" the watch and what it has to offer. Things i like: watch is a good size, but not too big. easy to read feels comforable band is also comfortable and good color dial is blue, but not overly I went swimming with it on more than one occasion with no problems at all Price was great Cons: Not much really. Perhaps only 2 things I would like to be better.......this is an automatic watch. After I take it off and put it on my nightstand the power reserve lasts only 4-6 hours. So if I am going to use it again the next day, I have to "recharge" it a little bit first. I wish the dome was sapphire, but at this price I understand why not When I bought this watch 2 years ago I only paid about $100. I see it has gone up quite a bit in such a short time. Truthfully I am not sure if I would pay this price right now, because there are many watches out there that are probably just as good for a better price. Still, I have to consider this my favorite or "go to" watch right now

The Seiko Recraft is a good watch with a unique vintage style. I liked the design, and it definitely has more character than a lot of modern watches in this price range. The case shape, dial, and overall 1970s feel make it stand out. That said, after trying it, I decided to return it and get a Seiko Turtle instead. The Recraft looked nice, but it did not feel like the best everyday watch for me. I wanted something more rugged, versatile, and dependable for daily wear. The Turtle felt like a better long-term choice because it has stronger dive-watch practicality, better wrist presence, and a tougher overall feel. The Recraft is still a solid watch for someone who wants a vintage-inspired Seiko with a dressy-casual look. But for my needs, it felt more like a fun style piece than a watch I would wear hard every day. Overall, I give it 3 stars. It is a good watch, just not the right one for me.

Utilisation d'une montre superbe mais rencontré des problèmes au niveau du mouvement automatique. Je le regrette vivement. Contacts très rapides avec le vendeur et propose aimablement un remboursement dans le cadre de la garantie. Bravo à ce vendeur.

I recently heard somebody say "Nobody asks if a Seiko is fake." This was said as a complement. A Seiko is a Seiko - not a wannabe Rolex. With their Recraft serries, Seiko has brought out a line of big, bold, original designs that look like themselves; not like a copy. First of all, this is a big watch. I have an 8 1/2 inch wrist and it looks good on it. It has a bit of heft, given the large stainless steel case, but not distractingly so, and I haven't found that I've been banging it into door jambs and counters. The medium brown calf leather strap, deep blue dial and bold chrome numbers complement each other, making for a striking, sharp appearance. The inner dial with index markers and date window is a circle recessed by a bout 1 mm below the outer circle with the numbers. This gives the watch a luxurious look. Although it looks like lume is applied to the dial, this is not the case - it's just white paint. The addition of a display back is a great bonus at this price point. The parts are brushed but not engraved - a good compromise. Catches the light but probably adds only minimal cost. Also reducing cost is the lack of a wind-up feature - no biggie for me. I'd buy this again in a second. Perfect for a big wrist and looks like a much more expensive watch, with a unique design

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La garantía no va sellada, con lo cual no es valida para Seiko

Looks and feel good. The leather strap looks hard but it is soft. Overall a very nice quality watch that looks classy and definitely a bargain. Definitely looks better than the picture. Do note for overseas buyer. The warranty is only for US but if you take care of the watch and for that proce it should not bother you too much.