SEIKOMen's SRPG35 Watch, Black Dial, 41-Hour Power Reserve, Stainless Steel Case, Nylon Strap, Water-Resistant

Short:I did opt. for this specific watch for the simple reasons:1) The brushed surface will make the watch look better longer, as scraches won't look as bad as on a polished watch.2) The other SRPGs with the brushed arabics don't have enough contrast and are not functional enough in my opinion, as they are too hard to read in poor light situasions.3) Ø 39.4 mm is very wearable on more or less any wrist.4) The NATO strap adds safety and if one does not like it, it's very easy to change out on this watch oneself with a inexpensive tool.5) The width of the straps for this watch is 20mm, that you find more or less any strap in, as it is a extremely commong width, making it easy to customize.6) The "sand like" color theme of the watch is very neutral yet stylish, and does not crash with anything I have in my wardrobe from hoodies to cashmire sweaters and from leather jackets to heavy winter jackets, can easily also be "dressed up" with for example a leather strap to match fancier clothing.7) I greatly enjoy watching the balance wheel moving through the back of the watch.8) The movement is fairly accurate and great value for the money, and if it were to break, the entire movement is affordable and easy for watchmakers to obtain.9) The day being showed next to the date is in for me a great and useful addition.10) The lume is different on the arms and the dial markings, and I think they look great together, especially with the sand color of the arabics and the arms.11) Sort of a negative, The Hardlex dome looks great, but is a step down from a safire crystal, but on the other side, it makes the watch more affordable. One can buy safire crystals for the watch (dobble domed and flat) with optional CR coating, something that is great if it gets scratched or otherwise damaged.Pure negatives:No S on the crown, only pure real negative for me, but absolutely not a deal breaker whatsoever. And for the price am I not complaining.Extra:After I researthing watches for picking a quality one as a gift for a familiy member, for a couple days, did I get pretty watch upsessed and spent my free time over the winter holiday looking around on all from dress watches to pilot and field watches. I learened a lot about the functional and historical aspects of Casio G-shock, Seiko, Tissot, Hamilton, Orient, Laco and others pretty far out of my range like Grand Seiko, Omega and Rolex. I am a student and didn't have too much to spend. What I study is heavily related to mechanics and physics and the idea of a no batteries, only physics watch got me extremely excited.After all I looked through did I end up wanting a watch that had a rich history, still were modern, were affordable, yet wanted something as inhouse (parts made by the manucafturere) as possible.In short, wanted the most bang for my buck.I ended up ordering the SNZG09J1, the Japanese and green version of one of the two predecessors of this SRPG watch I am reviewing, this predecessor did I however end up returning. It's style is similar, just a bit less "style clean" and it has a bulletproof but slightly more dated movement, as you cannot hack (stop the secound arm) nor wind "charge up" the barrle in the watch through turning the crown on the older watch.Also the finnishes were of a much lower quality as it when new, was a much cheaper watch, and it was polished between the lugs, making it look less thought through and lazy in my eyes.The not being able to set the second arm was the major deal breaker for me.The SRPG35 was for my with import (25%) and transport to Norway around 80 USD more expensive than the predecessor, but with everything mentioned did that become a pretty simple choice for me.

5/5 Stars, perfect watch for some rugged vacationing. Didn’t want to wear my daily or something high end so I grabbed this for a hiking, gun range, down and dirty watch. Fits my 6.8 inches wrist PERFECTLY. Plus Seiko 5 movement is near flawless. Haven’t had a chance to test the lume out yet

I've had this watch for nine months and it hasn't worn off on me. I still like the way it looks and have had no problems with the original strap. The curved crystal is a nice nostalgic touch. And the two-tone luminous markings are very cool, but it would be nice if the lume lasted longer before fading away. Normally I wind it up in the morning before putting it on, yet it has plenty of reserve in case I forget to wind it one day.Speaking of the strap, I figured I would replace it soon, as it felt very stiff at first, but I either got used to it quickly or it softened up just enough to be comfortable within a few days. I clean it by hand (just rubbing with my fingers) using Dawn dishwashing detergent every 7-14 days and it has held up nicely; the hole I have been using hasn't stretched at all.I had never worn a watch with a Nato strap and wasn't sure what I would think of it, in particular considering the 13.4 mm thick case. However, I quickly determined that the added bulk was a non-issue (at least on my wrist) and made the 39.4 mm wide case feel more like the 41 mm I was used to with my diving watch. Sure, the watch sits prominently on the wrist, but it's not as if it often catches on a sleeve or bumps into things.I haven't been too careful while wearing the watch, yet I haven't scratched the bezel or hardlex crystal even when I forgot to take it off while working under the hood. After wearing an Omega Seamaster every day for 15 years, I wasn't expecting much from a watch at this price point. Yet I've been impressed with nearly every aspect of this Seiko except perhaps the accuracy. Actually, it was surprisingly accurate at first, but settled in around +2 minutes/day after a few months. I am more accustomed to +2 seconds/day. Clearly, you get what you pay for, though it could be worse, as it's definitely preferrable to losing time. But that 2 minutes/day adds up quickly if I forget to reset the watch for a day or two. Accurately keeping time is the one job a watch has to get right. Yet with this watch I've decided that it's no big deal if I don't know precisely what time it is. And I've long since learned to compensate for the inaccuracy of the movement kind of like Kentucky windage.I still have the Omega, but it needs to go back to the Mothership for regular maintenance and a minor repair, which is going to cost more than I feel like paying at this time. I bought the Seiko to tide me over in the meantime. And much to my surprise, I found that I'm in no hurry to repair my beloved Seamaster. In the meantime, I'm enjoying the casual masculine vibe of this classic field watch by Seiko.

The Seiko SRPG35 is an excellent field watch that delivers both style and function at a great value. Right out of the box, the NATO strap feels comfortable and durable, making it a great everyday wear option. The case finish is clean and well-executed, giving it a refined yet rugged look.One of my favorite features is the clear case back, which lets you see the internal mechanical movement—a nice touch for watch enthusiasts. The crystal is very clear, making it easy to read the time at any angle, and the lume is fantastic in low-light conditions, ensuring great visibility when needed.The watch runs very quietly, which I appreciate, and it just feels great on the wrist—not too heavy, not too light, just right for a field watch. It also includes a dual-language date function (English and French), which works well for me, but if you're looking for English and Japanese, make sure to find a listing that explicitly offers that.Overall, this is a well-built, reliable, and stylish field watch that stays true to Seiko’s reputation. Highly recommended!