14 Best Seiko Watches For Men / Seiko 5 Collection (Updated 2019)

Hey everyone, today we’re taking a look at the 14 best Seiko 5 watches for men. We have a variety to look through that should be a really interesting list. In my opinion, the ‘5’ series houses many of the best seiko watches available

We’ll be taking a look at some of the most popular Seiko 5 watches for men that are currently available. The Seiko 5 collection is known for offering great value for money. If you wanted an affordable Seiko watch then it’s well worth checking some of these out.

Also Read: Ultimate 100 best watches under 500

The idea for Seiko 5 watches started back in 1963. Seiko wanted to set the new standard for accessibly priced automatic watches and it’s something they did a great job with. You can learn more about the Seiko 5 story here.

Best Seiko 5 Watches For Men

Watches 1 – 4 are all from the Seiko SNXS series which are all very affordable Seiko watches. They have these great exhibition casebacks so you can view the Seiko 7S26 calibre movement going to work. They have a slightly smaller than average casing size of roughly 38mm but do check the individual model for any slight differences.

Watches 5 – 8 are all very similar but show off a range of popular colour choices. They’re Canvas strap watches that feature exhibition casebacks and a 30m water resistance rating. The Seiko 5 SNK809 is one of the most popular Seiko 5 watches available so make sure to check it out. They’re also very affordable.

Watches 9 – 12 are a bit more expensive than the previous watches. One of the main reasons for this is that they’ve upped the water resistance rating to 100m in these watches. There’re a few Seiko divers style watches that are worth looking at.

Watches 13 – 14 have these greatly textured dials that really stand out. If you wanted something a little different, that’s very affordable then head straight to these. As with most the Seiko 5 watches, we’re back down to the 30m water resistance rating.

Overall it was a really interesting list to put together, I have my own Seiko reviews available for a lot of them that I suggest reading also. Hope you enjoy reading through these 14 best Seiko watches for men.

1. Seiko 5 SNXS79 Unisex Analogue Quartz Watch

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First up in today’s list of the best Seiko 5 watches for men is the Seiko SNXS79, also often referenced to as the Seiko SNXS79k. This watch features a simple timeless design that’s ideal for most day to day wear. There’s the standard day and date display at the 3 o’clock position on the dial.

This watch also comes with a 30m basic water resistance rating. One of the key features of this Seiko 5 watch is the 21 jewel 7S26 caliber Japanese automatic movement. You can even view this movement running through the exhibition caseback on the rear of the watch. You can read my full Seiko SNXS79K review here.    

 

2. Seiko 5 SNXS77 Men’s Quartz Watch with Analogue Display

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Here’s the Seiko SNXS77, again often also seen referred to as the Seiko SNXS77k. I love the deep blue finish of the dial, it really stands out on your wrist.

This Seiko timepiece makes use of a high quality automatic Japanese movement, yet again the 7S26 workhorse movement. You can view this working away through the cool exhibition caseback which happens to be one of my favourite features. As with the previous watch, this model also has a 30m water resistance rating. You can read my full Seiko SNXS77 review here.

 

3. Seiko 5 SNXS73 Automatic Watch for Men

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The Seiko SNXS73 or Seiko SNXS73K makes use of the iconic 7s26 automatic movement. The dial is easy to read with a useful day and date display located at the 3 o’clock hour marker on the dial. I’m a fan of the simple style of the SNXS Seiko watches that I’ve featured so far

I’m yet to get a full SNXS73 review, but when I do I’ll add it in here.

 

4. Seiko 5 SNXS80 Men’s Automatic Gold Plated Watch

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If you’re looking for something to really stand out on your wrist then the Seiko SNXS80 (SNXS8ok or SNXS80K1) could be perfect for you. This affordable Seiko 5 watch features a gold plated finish and makes use of the Seiko 7s26 automatic movement. Again this model features an exhibition caseback so if you’d like to see the movement, you can do so.

As for water resistance, it has a 30m rating. I’m yet to get a full Seiko SNXS80 review ready, but once it is I’ll add it in here.

 

5. Seiko 5 SNK809 Men’s Analogue Automatic Watch

Available on Amazon

The Seiko SNK809 is one of the most popular Seiko 5 watches available. You can also find this referred to online as the Seiko SNK809k2. I’ve got an in-depth review of this watch available so I’ll link to that in a moment. This watch features a pilot style display with a day and date function at the 3 o’clock position on the dial.

This Seiko 5 watch really does offer excellent value for money. It’s one of the most popular Seiko 5 watches and comes in a variety of colours. This model has an exhibition caseback, automatic Japanese movement, and a 30m water resistance rating. You can read my full Seiko SNK809 review here.    

 

6. Seiko 5 SNK805 Automatic Pilot Style Watch With Textile Strap

Available on Amazon

This model is often found referred to as either the SNK805 or the SNK805K2. It’s a green take on the SNK809, all the rest of the specifications are the same, Japanese automatic movement, 30m water resistance, and an exhibition caseback. You can read my full Seiko SNK805K2 review here.

 

7. Seiko 5 SNK807 Automatic Watch with Fabric Strap 

Available on Amazon

This model is often called the SNK807 or the SNK807K2. This is another take on the popular SNK809, this time we see a blue canvas strap blended nicely with the blue of the dial. As with the other watches in the SNK series it uses a Japanese automatic movement, has an exhibition caseback, and a 30m water resistance rating. You can read my full Seiko SNK807 review here.

 

8. Seiko 5 SNK803 Automatic Watch with Beige Dial and Fabric Strap

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You’ll often find this model referred to as the SNK803 or SNK803K2. This is a beige take on the popular SNK watches. This is possibly my favourite from the SNK series actually. As with the previous watches, it uses a Japanese automatic movement, has a 30m water resistance rating, and features an exhibition caseback so you can view the movement. I’m yet to get a full Seiko SNK803 review out, but you can read one of the other SNK reviews to get a pretty good idea of what it’s like.

 

9. Seiko 5 SNZG15 Analogue Automatic Watch

Available on Amazon

This model is often found listed as the SNZG15, SNZG15K1, and the SNZG15J1. This is a little larger than the other watches in this list with a casing diameter of 41mm. It features a durable canvas strap, 23 jewel automatic movement, exhibition caseback, and a 100m water resistance rating. This model is a little pricier than the other watches in this Best Seiko watches list but it’s still very good value for money. I’m yet to get a full Seiko SNZG15K1 review ready, but once it is I’ll add it in here.

 

10. Seiko 5 SNZH55K1 Men’s Sports Watch with 23 Jewel Automatic Movement

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This model is often found listed as the SNZH55, SNZH55K1, and the SNZH55J1. It’s another larger Seiko watch with a 42mm casing diameter. The watch has a great 100m water resistance rating, 23 jewel automatic movement, and an exhibition caseback. I’m yet to get a full Seiko SNZH55K1 review ready, but once it’s complete I’ll add it in here.

 

11. Seiko 5 SNZF15 Men’s Automatic Stainless Steel Watch with Pepsi Bezel

Available on Amazon

This is another popular Seiko watch, you’ll often find it listed as the SNZF15, SNZF15K1, and the SNZF15J1. This is a diver’s style timepiece that uses Seiko’s popular Pepsi style bezel. The watch has a 100m water resistance rating, 23 jewel automatic movement and has an exhibition caseback. There’s a model with a rubber strap that’s the SNZF15J2 if you’re interested. You can read my full Seiko SNZF15 review here.

 

12. Seiko 5 SNZF17 Men’s Automatic Watch With High Visibility Analogue Display

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You’ll often spot this watch listed as the SNZF17, SNZF17K1, and the SNZF17J1. It’s another Divers style timepiece with a 100m water resistance rating, exhibition caseback, and a 21 Jewel automatic Japanese movement. This watch also has a model with a rubber strap available, the SNZF17J2. You can read my full Seiko SNZF17 review here.

 

13. Seiko 5 SNK603 Men’s Quartz Watch with Day & Date Display

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This model is often listed as the SNK603 or the SNK603K. The beauty of this watch is this brilliantly textured dial, sadly the main picture I have here doesn’t quite do it justice, but on the sales page you can zoom in on a better image to see the detailing. The watch uses an automatic 21 jewel Japanese movement, has an exhibition caseback, and a 30m water resistance rating. You can read my full Seiko SNK603 review here.

 

14. Seiko 5 SNK601K1 Men’s 21 Jewel Automatic Watch

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You’ll often find this watch listed as either the SNK601 or the SNK601K1. It’s similar to the previous watch in that it has this fantastically textured dial that I like to see on watches. It uses an automatic 21 jewel movement, has an exhibition caseback, and a water resistance rating of 30m. I’m yet to get a full Seiko SNK601 review ready, but once it is I’ll list it here for you.

Conclusion

Thanks for taking the time to read through my latest article on the best selling Seiko 5 watches. What’s your favourite Seiko 5 watch from today’s list? Comment below and let us know.

We update our list regularly to include the latest information and trends for all available watches. Are there any other popular Seiko watches you think we should add in next time? Make sure to let us know in the comments section below.