Difference between Seiko 5 and Seiko

[skydweller_sg]

Ever wondered what is the difference between a Seiko 5 (Seiko watches with the '5' logo at 12oclock) and a normal Seiko?

Read somewhere that says 'Seiko 5' is the entry level line of Seiko automatic watches, relatively cheaper than the usual automatic Seikos (ie those without '5' logo), and are supposed have 5 characteristics: Shockproof, water resistant, day,date, and self winding. It is sort of a 'sub-brand' of Seiko (similar to Armani vs A|X). The other end of the hierarchy, of course, is the Grand Seiko

Generally, modern Seiko 5s are nicely built watches but unlike its big brother Seiko, Seiko 5s are not built to meet ISO standards for professional usage. If you are seeking a good daily-beater, and don’t ever want to deal with the hassle of changing batteries, a Seiko 5 is a fine choice. Some collectors find the '5' logo an eyesore, though.

Personally, I prefer Seikos without the '5' logo, just like i like Armani without the 'Exchange'

[skydweller_sg]

some says it looks like a shield
others say its the superman logo
i think the channel 5 logo looks better

I also prefer non 5 seikos.
but more so becos i dont like the 5 logo. very ugly leh..

[tankbustaz]

generally speaking, modern seiko 5 often considered low entry for seiko mechanical watches by common people, classified for cheap watch

for me personally as seiko collector, I don't like the 5 logo on my seiko watch,
not because the 5 logo is ugly, but because it makes the dial so busy

[R-oyster]

thanks for the info on Seiko 5 and its five key features: day, date, shock proof, water-resistance, and self-winding. I have owned several Seiko 5s without knowing this.

[Jiahao]

somehow i feel that without the 5 logo, the watches would appeal to more

[skydweller_sg]

its a way to differentiate different lines of products
some feels the '5' logo looks cheap

somehow i feel that without the 5 logo, the watches would appeal to more

[tankbustaz]

many feels the same way
even my girlfriend thinks that seiko5 is cheap

its a way to differentiate different lines of products
some feels the '5' logo looks cheap

[franciz]

thanks for the info on Seiko 5 and its five key features: day, date, shock proof, water-resistance, and self-winding. I have owned several Seiko 5s without knowing this.

There is 1 more feature about Seiko 5, power reserve less than 5 hours!!!
You must wear it when sleeping, else you wake up find it dead.

[skydweller_sg]

5hr reserve sounds bad

There is 1 more feature about Seiko 5, power reserve less than 5 hours!!!
You must wear it when sleeping, else you wake up find it dead.

[Dfive]

What Classes of SEIKO are there ?

1. Seiko 5
2. Seiko Premier
3. Seiko, Seiko Kinetic
4. Seiko Sportura
5. Seiko Velatura, Seiko Astron
6. Seiko Ananta
7. Grand Seiko

( Higher number is higher grade i.e 7 )

Any others ? I dunno......

[lthg25]

There is 1 more feature about Seiko 5, power reserve less than 5 hours!!!
You must wear it when sleeping, else you wake up find it dead.

I don't think this is true.... I have a few Seiko 5, never tested power reserve but sure still working in the morning after puting it at rest for the night.

[rxxau]

The Diver series are under which Seiko class ?

[Dfive]

What Classes of SEIKO are there ?

1. Seiko 5
2. Seiko Premier
3. Seiko, Seiko Kinetic
4. Seiko Sportura
5. Seiko Velatura, Seiko Astron
6. Seiko Ananta
7. Grand Seiko

( Higher number is higher grade i.e 7 )

Any others ? I dunno......

The Diver series are under which Seiko class ?

1-4 Depending on divers model no ??? i dunno....

[lunarin79]

What Classes of SEIKO are there ?

1. Seiko 5
2. Seiko Premier
3. Seiko, Seiko Kinetic
4. Seiko Sportura
5. Seiko Velatura, Seiko Astron
6. Seiko Ananta
7. Grand Seiko

( Higher number is higher grade i.e 7 )

Any others ? I dunno......

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[lunarin79]

The Diver series are under which Seiko class ?

They do not have a class to be exact.

In fact, it's not by 'Class' but by 'Sub Line'

Divers are generally divers.

SKX007, SKX009 etc etc