Styled after the Rolex Submariner, this Seiko 5 Sports Automatic Submariner Styled ‘Sea Urchin’ Men’s Watch SNZF17K1 gives a rugged twist to the legendary Seiko 5 family, as a divers watch style. The Rolex Submariner was known as the timepiece that unlocked the depths of the ocean. When it was originally launched in 1953, the Submariner was the first watch to have a water resistance rating of 100 metres, truly setting a benchmark for divers watches. The nickname for the SNZF17K1 comes from the fact that sea urchins live at shallow depths of ocean, relating to the start of a watch which could handle a higher resistance.
In terms of the dial, the ever present Seiko 5 sports logo can be found just below the 12 o’clock index with a day and date window taking the place of the 3 o’clock index. A 7S36 calibre engine combined with an automatic 23 jewel movement powers the luminous hands around the dial. A black bezel sits on a stainless steel case with hardlex crystal glass further reinforcing the dial. To equip this timepiece a deployment clasp is fastened to secure a silver stainless steel bracelet.
This timepiece has a water resistance of 100 metres, meaning it can be used for swimming and snorkelling but should not be submerged to a considerable depth.
| Seiko 7S36 Calibre Engine | 23 Jewels | Automatic Movement |
| Open Case Back | Luminous Hands & Indexes | Day/Date Window |
| Silver Stainless Steel Case | Silver Stainless Steel Bracelet | 100m Water Resistant |
| See Through Case Back | Hardlex Crystal Glass |
The Seiko 5 family has set the standard in affordable, rugged and stylish watches since 1963. They incorporate simplicity, but seriousness. The name of the Seiko 5 derives from its five key attributes, which Seiko promised to include in every watch that belonged to the family. They are: automatic winding, displaying the day and date in a single window, water resistance, a recessed crown at the 4 o’clock position and a durable metal bracelet.
1963 marked the year that the Seiko 5 acted as a catalyst in the horological revolution in automatic watchmaking. Even after being in the market for over 50 years, albeit the Seiko 5 still remains as cool and relevant as ever. Though this serves as proof that expert craftsmanship and elegant design will never go out of fashion.
Ceaseless determination to innovate in every aspect of the watchmaker’s art is what defines Seiko’s 135-year history. By embracing this ethos, Seiko has been responsible for a string of industry-leading advances in the technology of time. Notably, the creation of the world’s first quartz watch in 1969. Or equally impressive the creation of the world’s first TV watch in 1982. And even more relevant today, with our abhorrent use of non-renewable energy sources, Seiko’s Kinetic. The listed technological developments serve as evidence to illustrate the revolutionary impact which Seiko has had on the watchmaking world. They are also remarkably unique in that they manufacture every aspect of every watch in-house.