5 (Seiko import) Automatic Watch SNZG09J1 imports

Decided to get a Seiko 5 because the model has been around since 1963 and seems to have won many fans with its ruggedness and straightforward design. I also decided to get the version made in Japan (SNZG09J1), as everything I'd read indicated that the ones made there are higher quality than one you'd get at most retailers in the U.S. (which I believe are made in Malaysia). How much higher, I can't say. But so far, the watch seems to be solidly made, with a nice hefty feel. The face of the SNZG09J1 is dark olive green and the strap is a slightly lighter olive green. The strap has an additional piece of material over the area where the holes are for reinforcement. Strap width appears to be 22mm. (Sometimes this watch is listed as having a 21mm strap, but I measured 22mm.) The dial is very easy to read -- noticeably better than other military-style watches I've had in the $100-$200 price range. Numbers 13 through 24 (for military and European time) are displayed at about a third of the size of numbers 1 through 12. The seconds hand, which has a red arrow-shaped tip, makes no sound, for all practical purposes. (I can hear it only if I hold the watch directly next to my ear.) And yes, "MADE IN JAPAN" appears on the face between numbers 8 and 6. I bought the watch (via Amazon) from MOON-DOG. What I received was exactly what I ordered. Service was excellent. When I placed the order, there was a notice that my order would not be processed for two days because of a holiday in Japan. Although I knew this would delay shipment slightly, I appreciated the clear, honest communication. I knew what to expect. But the watch seems to have been shipped immediately after the holiday, and it arrived quickly through Japan Post Service. It was very well wrapped, and the watch, inside a Seiko box, was in perfect condition. I would highly recommend MOON-DOG.

This is a great watch! My hubby can't live without it! very comfortable and the color matches every of his outfits, reliable and a good value for the money he paid. I wish the bands are inter-changeable that's all

Fast shipping from overseas. Watch is very easy to read even in low light. Fit was perfect right out of the box. It’s keeping time more accurately then some expensive Swiss autos I’ve had in the past. Build quality is beefy yet slim and you can tell this watch is built well and to last. Can’t go wrong with Japanese build quality and movement from Seiko. Best value for the money if you are looking for a reliable well built automatic movement in a easy to read watch face at an affordable price.

I have had several seiko watches that have all been great and may have just got a bad one. The watch looks great, but the first time I took it out of the box and tried to set the time and date the date wouldn’t adjust. The time asjust fine but when I push it to adjust the date the nob just spins freely.

Made in Japan Seiko... well, not really. First, I’d like to say this is a very nice watch. The green color is great. I was worried that with my skinny wrists it would look too large. It’s fine. I think the biggest selling point was the “made in Japan” on the watch. It got me to research the origin of this watch and what classifies as “made in Japan” Ok, simple answer is that Japanese law allows products to be marked “made in Japan” if the Japanese company fully owns the facility on a foreign soil and it’s build processing is overseen by a Japanese national. So, it doesn’t have to be made on Japanese soil to be marked “made in Japan”. Seiko designates the watch models with a K or J. This doesn’t designate country of manufacturing but the country they can export the product to. Since the USA requires product to be marked with country of manufacturing, the “made in Japan” J model can’t be imported so Seiko sends the K models to the USA. These have the “true” country of manufacturing marked... Malaysia. If you open the watch it Is made of mostly Chinese parts. It was assembled in Malaysia. Other countries have different import laws, so they can import the J models. These watches are identical (K and J) other than a few markings, they are made in exact same location in Malaysia using Chinese and Malaysian parts. Built by automated process with very little human interaction. If you want a Seiko made in Japan by skilled Japanese watch makers, you have to spend the money on a Grand Seiko model. Even some of those models outsource the parts but are made truly in Japan. You will spend $$$ on those models. Also, since this was a “grey market” purchase, there is no manufacturer warranty since it was never meant to be sold in the USA. Seiko will not honor this purchase. The warranty card is removed. So my recommendation, knowing what I know now, is that I could have saved money getting the K version and I would have a full warranty. Lesson learned. Hence, I’m docking one star. Overall, for the price it’s still a very nice watch. It’s just not made in Japan the way you think it is. No company could compete with the labor cost of Japanese worker to make a watch at this price point in Japan.

Ce n'est pas ma première montre. C'est ma 3ème montre de type 'automatique' (voir photos) que je privilégie maintenant (avec celles à remonter), les autres sont des quartz. Vous pouvez dans mes photos la comparer au niveau de sa taille avec une 35mm Longines Conquest et une Longines HydroConquest 41mm :) Voici ses caractéristiques : mouvement 23 rubis - étanche a 100m - diamètre de 42mm (elle fait plutôt large et moderne) - des aiguilles bien visibles et ses chiffres lisibles façon montre de plongée même si ce n'en est pas une vraiment (10bars/100m environ et déconseillé selon seiko pour des utilisations de ce genre) - luminescentes dans l'obscurité - une couleur alu mat gris sur le devant et ses flancs - un mécanisme visible sur l'arrière - un bracelet textile plutôt large (22mm) à boucle ardillon qui lui permettra de me suivre dans mes voyages et aussi lors de mes activités extérieures (on verra comment vont vieillir les 'pompes de la montre' maintenant le bracelet... il me semblent assez mobiles quand on appuie sur elles...). Je suis plutôt étonné du rendu final de cette toquante car je m'attendais à ce qu'elle soit plus petite et surtout plus 'cheap' : il n'en est rien ! Elle convient quand même aux petits poignets comme le mien (mais limite). je ferme au 3ème trou du bracelet ... Elle est construite au japon (modèle xxxJ1) gage de qualité (j'espère!) : je n'ai pas voulu prendre de risque avec le modèle K1 coréen. J'ai trouvé le prix de ce fournisseur intéressant (livraison en provenance de HK). Le mode d'emploi est inexistant ou presque (et le certificat de garantie n'a pas été rempli - on verra ce qui se passera quand elle aura un soucis...). J'ai dû, pour régler la date/jour après avoir tiré un cran a droite, descendre pour régler les noms de la journée (en anglais) et vers le haut pour régler le jour (amusant : il est possible de mettre le N° du jour à la place du nom du jour). C'est assez intuitif finalement. Je n'ai pas eu à secouer longtemps la montre afin qu'elle fonctionne pour toute la première journée (comme j'ai pu le lire dans les autres reviews). Je n'hésiterai pas à enrichir mon commentaire au besoin (je pars dans quelques jours au Costa Rica) ce sera un bon test ;)

Orologio seiko di ottima fattura e alto rapporto qualità prezzo Calendario con i giorni in inglese Made in Japan Spedizione veloce e puntuale

Qué te puedo decir... simplemente, no lo pienses y cómpralo! Es bonito y de gran calidad; me encanta el brillo que tiene la pasta fluorescente, la ventana trasera por donde se muestra el mecanismo es hipnotizante, la correa se siente bien hecha y la esfera está perfectamente diseñada. Te lo recomiendo 100%

I did a ton of research on watches before going with this, and so glad I did. Its the perfect watch for what i need. There isn't a single unnecessary feature on this watch. Pure function and practicality. Completely versatile; work day to weekend, goes with anything. Big enough without being chunky. And i love the darker green of this version. My research said Seiko made in Japan is higher quality as its all made in-house, but you will pay an extra customs fee when picking up at the post office (I'm Canadian and it was $50). But so far timekeeping is impeccable and has been worth the cost.

機械式時計はリューズを基準に上下左右置く向きにより進んだり遅れたりします。 自分の所に届いた物は納得いく物でした。 秒単位を求めるなら電波時計をお使いください。 ミリタリーテイストのデザインは良いですね！ 文字盤も見やすくお勧めです。 欠点は夜行塗料の発光の光具合がロレックスと比べると弱いし発光時間も短いです。 でも価格を考えるととても良い時計だと思いますます。