Seiko 5 watches are sporty , rugged , powered by workhorse automatic movements and offer exceptional value for money.
The Seiko 5 collection is full of timepieces of all sorts of shapes and designs. That said, there really is a Seiko 5 for everyone. But in this article, we take a closer look at a “rare”, or at least uncommon, Seiko 5, which is the Seiko 5 Arabic Dial reference SNK063J5 in 34mm (and reference SNKP21J1 in 42mm )
The Seiko 5 “ Arabic Dial ” is a sporty and unique timepiece, both in the design of the case and bracelet as well as the configuration of the dial. However, what stands out most about this watch is, as the name suggests, its Arabic dial. And what makes this particular dial so attractive and interesting has a story, which we will detail further below.
Without further ado, in this article we take a look at the Seiko 5 Arabic Dial.
The Case
The Seiko 5 SNK063J5 is presented with a stainless steel case with a diameter of 34 mm. The thickness is 12 mm and the bracelet is 21 mm. What you will notice is that the watch has an integrated bracelet which gives it a distinct and sporty look .
For the price, the case is really well finished, with a satin brushed finish on the top, contrasted by polished sides. Additionally, the sides of the case also feature polished bevels that add to the impression of attention to detail. On the other hand, the watch has a fixed polished bezel.
With the aforementioned dimensions, this is of course a small watch, which will be particularly suitable for people with a medium to small wrist (-17.5cm). It can also be suitable for women! While its big sister in 42mm will be better suited to larger wrists of 17.5cm or more.
On the top of the watch we have a Hardlex glass, which is normal for a Seiko watch in this price range.
The watch offers a water resistance of 30m/ 3ATM. This basically means that it is splash-proof, but should not be submerged underwater . Speaking of which, this watch has a push-button crown placed at 4 o'clock. This gives it a distinct look, but also has the advantage of not digging into your wrist. To learn more about watch water resistance, we have a special paragraph in the article " How to maintain your watch? ".
The Dial
The dial is of course what makes this watch special. It is a black dial with a semi-polished finish. It features painted Indian numeral hour markers. These markers have a more interesting history than one might think.
Indeed, Seiko focused on the Gulf market very early on and over the years launched a number of different models using the Arabic language, which proved very popular . This is why Seiko released this timepiece using Indian numerals, which are the current Arabic numerals.
The dial features an outer ring with painted silver dots and luminous dots for each five-minute mark. The watch has polished metal sword-shaped hands that are coated with Lumibrite for improved readability. Positioned at 3 o'clock, you'll find a day and date window with a metal frame around it. The day function is presented in both Arabic and English .
Movement
The watch is powered by the Seiko 7S26 automatic caliber. It offers a power reserve of 40 hours and has 21 jewels. It beats at a frequency of 21600 BPH. This is a robust and reliable movement that has proven to continue to run year after year with little to no maintenance.
If you turn the watch over, you'll find that the case back is transparent, allowing you to see the movement beating inside. It's not decorated, which is more or less expected at this price point, but watch enthusiasts will still appreciate the reminder of the intricate piece of mechanical craftsmanship beating inside.
The bracelet
The watch is fitted with an integrated stainless steel bracelet with a deployment clasp featuring a push-button release. The bracelet tapers for comfort , which is a good thing. It consists of three links, the middle links of which feature two polished lines that contrast with the satin finish of the bracelet.
To conclude
Overall, the Seiko 5 Arabic Dial SNK063J5 is just a casual yet sporty watch that works exceptionally well for all kinds of occasions .
For the price it really does offer exceptional value for money when you consider durability , build quality and finish .
This watch is not a limited edition, but its production is limited, which makes it quite difficult to get hold of it on occasion. Due to the number of pieces available on the market, and the huge popularity of this watch , their value has also started to increase.
Overall this is a genuine Seiko 5 watch that has all the elements you would expect from a Seiko 5, but with an interesting twist that makes it much more appealing in the market.
Here are the 3 versions available on our site:
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