All surfaces and angles on the case, dial, hands, and indices must be flat and geometrically correct to optimally reflect light. In terms of design, it can be classified as a field watch. It has a sleek profile and a clear military-inspired look. This is further extended via the green color of the dial and strap that the SNK805 has. This model is also available in other colors to suit all tastes. The Seiko 5 SNK805 is one of the best mechanical wristwatches in this price range. It has everything and more that you may want, expect and need in a timepiece in this price range. While Tanaka's Grammar of Design is well-known among watch collectors, it's equally vital to grasp the greater historical context in which it arose. Grand Seiko's wristwatches may be correctly appreciated as works of art alongside other kinds of artistic expressions in Japan's rich cultural history. Fitted on top of the dial and to the case is a flat Hardlex crystal. This is a rather thin crystal. Hardlex is Seiko’s proprietary hardened mineral.

That is why this watch is so impressive. You don’t need to wind it, or change the battery. So long as you constantly wear it, it will last and run for years and years. Looks-wise, the Seiko 5 SNK805 has a very military look. Underneath a flat Hardlex mineral crystal, the dial takes on a bit of a mini German B-Uhr guise with the minutes taking on greater importance than the hours. The hands are bold lumed affairs and the second’s hand is arrow-tipped with lume as well. Everything here is printed, albeit in a nice way, aside from the old “5” logo that sits below 12:00. Honestly, for such an entry-level watch, the design is super clean and pretty hard to dislike. It shows us that low price mechanical watches do not have to be cheap-looking. It also shows us that seriously expensive watches can often learn a thing or two about design. Like all Grand Seikos, the Snowflake has sophisticated geometry, which makes it appear and wear smaller and thinner than it is. Furthermore, because it is made of titanium, it is 30% lighter than if it were made of steel. Seiko Snowflake’s DialThe timepiece isn’t too big. Its case stretches 1.45 inches (37 mm).It isn’t that heavy either. This will help when hiking as you won’t have anything weighing you down. If it had more heft to it, it’d feel more premium, though. The movement isn’t supposed to be beautiful or highly decorated. It is supposed to be an automatic that does the job and which allows you to appreciate the fine art and technology behind a mechanical movement. Seiko 5 SNK805 strap In terms of proportions, there is really nothing to complain about here. On the outer edge of the dial, you can find small dots at each five-minute marking. These are lame dots that glow in the dark and help improve the legibility of the watch in low-lit conditions. The qualities that give it such a straightforward appearance are a nod to the watch’s military roots, but they’re also a great opportunity for Seiko to show off its ability to build an insanely high-quality watch and sell it for peanuts.

These gradually darker intervals produce a field of ever-changing grayish tones that is reminiscent of nature. Tanaka contributed to redefine the theory of watch design, partly inspired by the skill of gem cutting. By 1962, he developed a set of guidelines which he dubbed the " Grammar of Design.” Printed on the dial are markings that have been broken into two rings. The outer ring of the dial indicates minutes and the inner dial indicates hours.

The Seiko 5 SNK805

As Seiko began moving significantly upmarket in recent years, some fans worried the brand was straying from the everyman persona they'd fallen in love with. The recently relaunched Seiko 5 Sport line, however, is a model for Seiko to continue to make excellent, inexpensive automatic watches. It's also an example for how the company can transform popular lines of the past — in this case, the Seiko 5 Sports collection and the classic SKX dive watch — into modern products that better fit the brand's now more polished image. The watch serves as an ideal everyday timepiece that can be worn with a variety of clothes and on a variety of events. Seiko 5 SNK805 Dial If you’re like me, you can spend hours at a time browsing watch forums without a real idea of what you’re looking for. Seiko is one of the most well-known watch brands in the world. And it is not famous for no reason.Primarily, Seiko is known for its affordable yet high-quality mechanical wristwatches, but the collection is huge, and from Seiko, there really is a watch for everyone. Lastly, the Seiko SNK805 comes on a matching green double-layered nylon strap. The green color of the strap, and the choice of nylon, make this durable strap a great complement to the military and tool-like personality of the watch. The strap isn’t the best in the game and can be slightly hard, but if you would want, it is easy to change the strap to allow for better comfort but also to give it a new look. Conclusion

The case is made of stainless steel which is durable, sporty, and will last for a long time to come. The SNK807 looks identical to its counterpart. The only difference is that it’s a vision in blue. We think the colour makes it more appealing. But it might not be the best for camouflage.

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Yes, there is lume on its dial. However, it isn’t that strong. It’s just bright enough to be read when it’s getting dark outside. First, lets get the naming conventions out of the way. The SNK line is part of the Seiko 5 line of watches, and the Seiko 5 collection of watches is huge. I mean gigantic. It includes a lot of great watches and searching for “Seiko 5” will get you nowhere if you’re looking for this specific watch line. Buyers should search for “Seiko SNK” or the exact model number instead.