![]() ![]() As its rather long name suggests, this is an automatic movement wristwatch designed for scuba diving. It will, of course, be used frequently as you submit to the urge to gaze at all 21 jewels of the movement during your free time.įollowing our strong start is the Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto. A nylon band, rather thin 17mm, keeps the Seiko 5 snugly on your wrist. Relatively small at 36mm, the Seiko 5 case is proportional in thickness of 11mm. The dial window is made of Seiko’s exclusive Hardlex. It is a 21-jewel automatic movement, and has analog display. At the bottom of the circle sits an indication of this watch’s credentials, brilliant silver against the black dial face. The second hand, pendulum shaped, follows the color scheme of the other hands. These are designed in a rhomboid fashion, akin to a diamond, and have a grey center complementing the silver outer. As in any other standard wristwatch, the center is the origin of the hands. Topping the inner circle is Seiko’s logo, along with a customized addition for the Five model. ![]() As an added bonus, this date box can be configured to English or Spanish. They show up on an inner circle, and are denoted in Arabic fashion except for the number three, where the remainder of the rectangular date box lies. The hour numerals, of course, have not gone missing. The fifteen, too, is replaced by one half of the rectangular date box- this is, naturally, a multi function watch. Between these, each singular minute has a stick marker of its own. Excluding the sixty, where a triangular marker sits, there is an Arabic numeral at every five minute interval. Seiko has opted to have the minute numerals as the largest, and they sit on the outside. On the dial is an interesting array of indications. It is, of course, round with a black dial. This imported piece hovers at barely fifty dollars, a complete steal for the timekeeping majesty on show. Seiko SNK809 Seiko 5 Automaticįirst up is the Seiko SNK809. None of these will break the bank or force you to make a tough decision (the easy decision, if you love exhibition display backs, is to buy one!). Best of all, the six we have picked here are all comfortably affordable. These are the pinnacle of watch observation, letting you see the inner elements that keep your timepiece ticking, which is a fascinating experience. Thus, the exhibition display back was born. Some genius a while ago had the incredible idea of opening this majesty up to the public. Obviously, you can not really hold a movement in your hand. Watch movements are delicately intricate, and their craftsmanship is a sight to behold. One of the most beautiful innovations of modern wristwatches is the exhibition display back. ![]()
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