SEIKO Men's Automatic Watch - Recraft Series

This is such a cool piece, eye-catching with a beautiful emerald dial paired with gold indices and set off nicely with a vibrant orange second hand. These colors, paired with the square case give it a groovy late 60s-early 70s retro vibe which I really dig. Overall, the watch is large and weighty, probably too much so for wrists less than 7 1/4 inch in circumference. The size gives it a bold and masculine presence, reminiscent of the muscle cars of that generation. The bracelet is comfortable enough and the links easy to remove. The drawbacks being hollow end links and pressed clasp with only two micro adjustments. I believe I will change it out for a vintage style brown leather band that suits it a little better. There is no hacking or manual winding feature with this older movement, however I expect the same level of accuracy and reliability Seiko is famous for. Some don't like day/date features, but I find them handy at a glance and it keeps with what you'd find in watches of this era. Cool touch to include Spanish options for the day names as well. Overall this seems like a good affordable option to add a Seiko to your lineup, it's my first one and I'm impressed. Despite some of the drawbacks (size, limited movement options, and a sufficient but somewhat lacking bracelet) this will be getting a lot of wrist time from me. If you're interested in a bold piece with a funky retro look I recommend it.

This is my first Seiko watch. I've always been a Bulova guy, when it comes to affordable, yet stylish and dependable watches. That being said, this watch is dope! The look is clean and cool and has that 1960's style. I mean, green and gold, together at last! Am I right? I feel like a cast member on "Med Men" when I wear this watch. Got myself in trouble at work when I smacked my colleague on the ass and said, "Why don't you run along, baby, and go make me an Old Fashioned." Dude was not amused. I can't speak to the accuracy just yet, but I unboxed it, set it, wore it a few mins before bed, and in the morning it was still running and accurate. So, already it's a step ahead of some automatic watches I've owned. May try and come back and add an update for the accuracy. I also cannot speak to it's water resistance. I don't go swimming. I'm chubby and hairy and kids stare. But then again, I mean, it's not exactly a corset. Know what I mean? Watches are pretty easy to take off and on. Just take the damned thing off, you weirdo. Also, anyone else ever notice how horrible your hand/arm looks in photos? It's off-putting, really. The band is sufficient. The watch wears well on small and large wrists alike. I have an 8.6in wrist and I didn't have to remove any links. It fit perfectly. If you have a larger wrist that 8.6in, you may wanna request an extra link or two. If you're on the fence, go ahead and buy it. For the price point, it's virtually impossible to imagine someone being mad about it. It's a pretty big value! It's neat, clean, shiny, and stylish. It has a beautiful dark green dial that is actually sunburst when viewed in bright or sunlight. The gold trim on dark green probably shouldn't work, but it somehow does. It's easy to read and the seconds hand has a nice, continuous sweep, instead of a tick. It's just very good. Don't be a nerd. Buy it.

As a long-time watch enthusiast, I'm always on the lookout for unique pieces that offer both style and substance without breaking the bank. The Seiko Recraft Automatic SNKP23 has absolutely delivered on all fronts and quickly become a favorite in my collection. From the moment I unboxed it, I was captivated by its design. The rectangular stainless steel case and integrated bracelet give it a wonderfully retro vibe, reminiscent of classic watches from the '60s and '70s, but with a thoroughly modern execution. The vibrant blue dial is truly the star of the show – the sunburst effect catches the light beautifully, and those faceted hour markers add a depth and visual interest that you just don't see on many watches in this price range. It looks far more expensive than it is! Underneath that stunning dial is Seiko's reliable automatic movement (7S26). It's a workhorse movement, and while it's not a chronometer, it keeps good time for daily wear. I love the convenience of an automatic; no batteries to worry about! The day/date complication at 3 o'clock is also very practical for everyday use. The build quality is exactly what you'd expect from Seiko: solid. The stainless steel bracelet is comfortable on the wrist and feels substantial. The Hardlex crystal offers good scratch resistance for daily knocks. I also appreciate the exhibition caseback – it's a nice touch to be able to see the mechanical heart of the watch. Whether I'm dressing up for a meeting or just going casual, this watch always gets noticed. It's a fantastic conversation starter and pairs surprisingly well with a variety of outfits. If you're looking for something beyond the typical round watch, and you appreciate unique designs with a touch of vintage flair, you absolutely cannot go wrong with the Seiko Recraft SNKP23. It's a fantastic blend of style, heritage, and Seiko's renowned reliability. Highly recommended!

Super solid watch. Beautiful dial and movement. Can’t ask for better value for the money. Color is amazing. Will buy more for gifts.

First, despite my (upcoming) gripes, I would buy this watch again. It's really handsome and unique, it's a GREAT deal, and I can mod it down the line if I want to. I have the blue one (Seiko SNKP23). The blue sunburst dial is really noticeable in the sun, and even looks great indoors. Very nice. If you like green dials, that one is a FANTASTIC bargain for a very trendy yet funky watch. This is a great looking watch, the bracelet is OK, but I wish it had hand winding and/or hacking. It wears like a 40-41mm watch, not heavy at all. The bracelet is fine, actually better than most of the Seiko 5 ones, and I think it matches the watch. It's nicer than most bracelets on sub $200 watches. For the links, It uses only pins, no collars- yay!- except when I was sizing it, I thought I'd already lost the collar on the first link. Turns out there are no collars on this one, much easier. Can I ask, Seiko- please use this on your bracelets! It's WAYYYY simpler and seems to work really well. The thing about the bracelet that is a major downside is lack of adjustability. This is a cheaper watch, I get it- but a clasp with more than ONE adjustment hole would be appreciated! There are small-ish links (not true half links) on either side of the clasp, but they didn't give me the right size either. The clasp is all pressed metal, but it works well. You're supposed to look at the dial, not the clasp. The watch has the 7S26 movement, which doesn't hand wind or hack. If the watch has stopped you have to pick it up and do "the shuffle" back and forth to wind it a little. I'd much rather just give it a few winds on the crown to get it started. I tend to do that automatically when I pick up a mechanical watch, it's much simpler. As for accuracy, mine runs about +5 per day on the wrist. If it's lying flat, it seems to lose 15-20 seconds overnight (8 hours). It's still new, so I'm going to let it break in a bit to see what it ends up at. Which brings me to my last point. In future, if I want to mod it there are lots of options. My most likely thing (since I like the looks a lot) would be to swap in a 4R36 movement. It will fit the case/dial/hands, I believe I'd need a new stem though. I could also get a signed crown at that point. Also a sapphire crystal would probably look great, but finding one in this shape would be interesting. Overall, I'm quite impressed by the watch at this price (<$150). It's great value, and would make a nice gift.

Excellent, beautiful watch

Paid $113 and I am definitely happy with it. It is big and hefty. I have had it for a few days, and the only down sides I see are 1. Would prefer solid end links (the link that attaches band to case, instead of 'C' shaped as those tend to bend and open up over time. No biggie. 2. No lume, again no biggie. 3. The rotor is a bit noisy (I'm used to silent) and you can definitely hear it when it's winding. For the price I'll take that. People say you can't hack this movement. However, clockwise pressure on the crown will stop and even reverse the second hand (can't imagine that's very good for the movement, but it's a well known characteristic of the 7S26 movement), so that you can hold it at the 12 position to set it. 4. No manual wind. That's the worst thing about the watch since I don't wear it constantly. I would like to pick it up and give it a good wind and not worry about it for a day or two. If you don't wear it a lot you will be setting it a lot. For the money I have very very happy with it. ---update--- About 2 months after buying this watch, and stopping the second hand at 12 to "hack" the movement it start losing and gaining like 30 seconds or even minute or more depending on the orientation of the watch when set down. This continued for a week or two, and then it started losing huge amounts of time and I sent it in to Seiko for repair. I read everything I could find about the 7S26/36 movements before I used this hacking method. Some say it's fine, some say their watch died. Mine did. This watch has a 7S26c. It was VERY accurate for the first few weeks I had it. But I suspect I damaged something holding the second hand for almost a minute sometimes to get it just right. I recommend never stopping the second hand. If you need to set the watch always do it in a clockwise direction, resetting the date and day to the day before and advancing the hands till the date switches over to the correct date/day/time. Don't turn it counter clockwise or stop the minute hand. Just set it to the nearest minute and be happy with that.

I had written the paragraph below and gave it four stars. Since, my watch gains two minutes a day and I have to reset it twice daily to have accurate time to catch a bus or train. Looks great, but is inaccurate and requires too much upkeep. So, I'm returning it. This isn't a watch for those who want a watch movement that will do its thing without frequent fiddling. This has a movement that winds itself by way of your arm movement. I returned the first one because it was losing time. Before I returned it, I wrote to Seiko asking if the issue can be fixed. No reply until days after I made the return. Seiko's tardy email included instructions, with a rough diagram on how to hold the watch while I moved my arm for 15 minutes to wind it. By the time I received the email, I already requested a replacement because I loved the watch's look. I did not wave my arm for 15 minutes. Yet the replacement runs fast, about a minute a day. So every couple days I have to synch it manually with my phone's clock. And the calendar has to be fixed monthly, I believe, although I haven't had it for a month yet. If you want a handsome watch and don't mind fussing with it every few days, then the Recraft is a good choice. If you want to set it and forget it, get something else.

Je ne suis pas déçu de cet achat,elle fonctionne parfaitement.

Reçu rapidement avec la poste ,la montre est très belle.

This is a great piece and good value for an automatic movement I’m surprised it’s not more popular I really like the retro style and metallic band

Excelente reloj

My teenage son loves this watch. Retro design & brilliant workmanship makes it unbelievably good value. Looks stunning on the wrist. Looks like a watch that costs 4x more.