{"id":8696,"date":"2018-04-12T13:29:42","date_gmt":"2018-04-12T12:29:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/?p=8696"},"modified":"2018-06-27T17:01:03","modified_gmt":"2018-06-27T16:01:03","slug":"seiko-5-sports-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/2018\/04\/seiko-5-sports-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Seiko 5 Sports Series Review & Video"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Seiko<\/a> 5 series is a well known collection of watches and one of the best value for money too! A stunning collection of watches originally released in 1963 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Seiko’s first wristwatch which was of course the Laurel. Lets take a look at why they are called Seiko 5…<\/p>\n

To be a Seiko 5 watch the brand made 5 key parameters that their watches must meet to be classed as “Seiko 5”, these are:<\/p>\n

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  1. Automatic<\/a> – The watch has to be powered by an automatic movement<\/li>\n
  2. Date & Date<\/a> – The watch must feature a day and a date complication<\/li>\n
  3. Water Resistance<\/a> – The watch must be water resistant<\/li>\n
  4. Recessed Crown – The watch must have a recessed crown either at the 3 o’clock position or the 6 o’clock position<\/li>\n
  5. Durable – The watch must be durable and able to withstand the test of time<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n