The popularity of Seiko watches is increasing day by day in the world. Seiko is known to create one of the best automatic watches at affordable prices and never compromise on quality. There is a wide range of watches in the market that get your attention, but the problem lies in which watch suits you best within your budget. Here we shortlist some best Seiko watches under the $500 price tag.
Seiko History
The dream of a 21-year Japanese entrepreneur, from 1881, has now become the reality. Kintaro Hattori started the vision with a passion for excellence and this vision passed from generation to generation. Seiko is committed to his vision of excellence and quality for 139 years.
A new era of timepieces started with the innovation by Seiko in the 19th century. With loyalty, continuous dedication, and passion. Seiko succeeds in making his name in the heart of people, and to keep the vision alive is transforming principles of watches over time.
Seiko marked his name in the watchmaker industry. Seiko has introduced various features according to the niche market in his watches. And making watches for every generation.
Seiko introduced hardly crystal and Sapphire crystal for the protection and safety of dialers made from polycarbonate and is scratch resistant. No matter if you are a businessman, sportsman, mountain climber, aviator, and scuba diver, Seiko’s innovative watches will help you.
Best Seiko watches under $500:
- Seiko Prospex PADI Turtle SRPA21
- Seiko Men’s Stainless Steel Two-Tone Watch
- Seiko 5 SNK793 Men’s Automatic Stainless Steel Watch with Blue Dial
- Seiko 5 SNK789 Men’s Automatic Stainless Steel Watch with White Dial
- Seiko Men’s Automatic Analogue Watch
- Seiko Men’s SKX007K2 Diver’s Automatic Watch
- Seiko Divers Automatic Deep Blue Dial Men’s Watch
- Seiko Men’s SND255 Tachymeter Watch
- Seiko Men’s Pilot Watch Alarm Chronograph
- Seiko Men’s Japanese-Automatic Watch
- Seiko Men’s Japanese-Automatic Watch with Leather Strap
Seiko Men’s Prospex X Padi Automatic Analog Hand
The Prospex turtle is designed by Seiko to give a classic and professional look to the consumer. This becomes one of the best watch models Seiko ever holds. Its case, dialer, and design make him run in today’s competitive market.
The Turtle SRPA21 is the special edition by Seiko with the association of PADI. The watch has a 45 mm stainless steel case and has a magnetic resistance of 4800 A/m. This model has an automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve.
Water-resistant for 200 meters and unidirectional bezel. The stainless-steel bracelet has a double locking fold-over push-button.
The classic shape and design enhanced with fairy dust giving a desirable red and blue theme that is much popular in dive watches. The PADI name and logo stamp on the dial gives a credible effect made for divers.
- Hardlex mineral crystal dial window
- Stainless steel case and bracelet
- Freely rotatable red and blue bezel
- Hand and automatic winding capabilities
- Day and date function at 3 o’clock
- Water resistance: 200 meters (660 feet)
- Magnetic resistance: 4800 A/m
- Power reserves: approximately 41 hours
- Case size: 45 mm in diameter and 13.4 mm in thickness
Seiko Men’s Stainless Steel Two-Tone Watch
Seiko is known for its dive watches, but the water-resistant capability depends on the diver and how deep he can go. Seiko’s SGF204 model is affordable and gives a professional look. Its outstanding quality under accessible price gives tough time to its competitive watches.
This watch features a two-tone (silver and golden) stainless steel bracelet. A silver-tone base metal case back and a gold-tone stainless steel bezel at front. Hardlex crystals cover the dials of the watch and a day and date window at 3 o’clock. Gold-tone stainless steel in the center of the silver-tone stainless steel bracelet ensures the watch to your wrist.
The Seiko watch has water-resistant power up to 100 feet with the three-year limited warranty by Seiko Corporation of America. The round silver dial set in a bezel of fluted gold-toned stainless steel gives the watch a classier and more professional look.
- Hardlex scratch-resistant crystal
- Analog display
- Round shape
- Japanese Quartz movement
- Push-button release clasp
- Day and a date function at 3 o’clock
- Water-resistant to 100 feet
- Case diameter: 35 mm
- Bandwidth: 19.5
- Dial Color: Silver
Seiko 5 SNK793 Men’s Automatic Stainless Steel Watch with Blue Dial
If you are looking for an affordable but highly functional watch under your budget of $500, then you should watch the series of Seiko 5. This series offer you great functional watches at a very low-price package. The classy-looking series will increase your confidence level when you wear it with a dress or going for an interview.
Seiko 5 SNK793 launched in July 2004. It has a stainless-steel case with a fold-over clasp which enhances its look. Have a blue dial with a date and day display at 3 o’clock. It is water-resistant up to 30 meters or 100 feet.
This model revolves around:
- Rounded shape
- Analog display
- Have 36 mm case diameter
- Silver-tone band material
- Have 18 mm bandwidth
- Water-resistant to 100 feet
- Day and date display at 3 o’clock
- Product dimension is 5 x 3.8 x 2.8 inches (L x W x H)
Seiko 5 SNK789 Men’s Automatic Stainless Steel Watch with White Dial
Seiko 5 SNK789 was launched in April 2008 and is less expensive than SNK793 and has a stylish stainless steel bracelet. It has a white dial with fixed stainless steel bezel. Displaying day and date at 3 o’clock and have water-resistant capability up to 30 meters or 100 feet.
This model special features
- Rounded shape
- Analog display
- Have 36 mm case diameter
- Stainless Steel band material
- Have 18 mm bandwidth
- Water-resistant to 100 feet
- Day and date display at 3 o’clock
Seiko Men’s Automatic Analogue Watch with Rubber Strap
The Seiko SKX series for men are stylish watches especially for the divers and amazingly their price is under $500.
SKX007K is the most popular watch of this series with the rubber strap, having a round shape and analog display. It was launched in October 2001. It doesn’t have a battery and powers automatically with the movement of your arm. High-quality Japanese automatic movement is drawn into it and black unidirectional elapsed time bezel makes it elegant.
Its stylish stainless-steel case with black dial, hardlex crystal, and black rubber strap makes you look attractive. Displaying date and time at 3 o’clock. It is highly water-resistant even scuba divers can use it.
- Rounded shape
- Analog display
- Have 42 mm case diameter
- Black rubber band material
- Have 26 mm bandwidth
- Water-resistant to 200 meters or 660 feet
- Day and date display at 3 o’clock
- Special features: Luminous
Seiko Men’s SKX007K2 Diver’s Automatic Watch
The next amazing model of diver’s watch came in July 2004 known as SKX007K2. It is manufactured by the UNISEX department of Seiko. The stainless steel case and bracelet with a black dial make a perfect combination for becoming an eye-catching watch.
It has a black unidirectional elapsed time bezel with the date and time display at 3 o’clock. High-quality Japan automatic movement is drawn into it. It functions automatically without a battery by the movement of your arm.
Ensuring safety by Fold-over clasp and harder crystal. This classic and elegant watch has a high water-resistant capability up to 200 meters or 600 feet. If you are a scuba diver, you should try this watch.
- Rounded shape
- Analog display
- Have 42 mm case diameter
- Silver Stainless Steel band material
- Have 22 mm bandwidth
- Water-resistant to 200 meters or 660 feet
- Day and date display at 3 o’clock
- Special features: Luminous
- Day and date calendar
Seiko Divers Automatic Deep Blue Dial Men’s Watch
The SKX009K1 is the next watch for divers by Casio. It is under $500 and also known as the cousin of Seiko SKX007K. It also has amazing features with incredible price tags. It was launched in June 2005.
It consists of a deep blue dial with a black rubber band. Having Silver-tone stainless steel ensuring protection.
The unidirectional black and blue bezel and scratch-resistant hardlex crystal make it to use for a long time. The date and time display are present at 3 o’clock on the dial. It is highly water-resistant up to 200 meters or 660 feet.
- Rounded shape
- Analog display
- Have 42 mm case diameter
- Have 12 mm case thickness
- Black rubber band material
- Have 21 mm bandwidth
- Water-resistant to 200 meters or 660 feet
- Day and date display at 3 o’clock
Seiko Flightmaster Series
The Seiko flight master is a unique series of watches made especially for people working in the aviation category because it can show amazing information at a glance. If you are in the aviation category or a regular traveler, you will love it.
The watches contain a chronograph in the center of the dial, a compass bezel, water-resistant, and many other functions that a modern aviator would need. These amazing features of Seiko watches are at the affordable price of $500.
Seiko Men’s SND255 Tachymeter Watch
The Seiko SND255 Tachymeter watch has amazing features and incredible looks, launched in October 2003. Its solid stainless-steel case and bracelet with a round blue dial ensure safety.
On the dial, a date display at 3 o’clock, and three chronograph subdials are present. The dial is covered with a highly scratch-resistant hardlex crystal.
A blue bidirectional rotating bezel has a compass, and slide rules to understand the calculations. By rapid calculations, you can measure the speed, distance, fuel consumption rate, and fuel conversations.
This is also water-resistant up to 100 meters or 330 feet but not suitable for scuba divers.
- Rounded shape
- Analog display
- Have 42 mm case diameter
- Have 10 mm case thickness
- Silver Stainless Steel band material
- Have 20 mm bandwidth
- Bidirectional Bezel function
- Calendar only date
- Special features Luminous
Seiko Men’s Pilot Watch Alarm Chronograph
The Seiko Pilot Watch Alarm Chronograph is another flight master watch under an affordable price of $500. It introduced in November 2003 and has a round shape analog display with a black dial, stainless steel band, and gear edge bezel.
It has three subdials in the center and the left side of the dial. High-quality watch with Japanese Quartz movement. Its dial is covered by scratch-resistant hardlex crystal and ensures safety with a fold-over push-button clasp at a stainless steel bracelet.
The slide-rule bezel has a compass and some features for an aviator to calculate the speed, distance, and fuel consumption rate. Displaying date at 3 o’clock on the dial.
It has the water-resistant ability to 200 meters or 660 feet, enabling you to enjoy marine activities but not suitable for scuba divers.
- Analog display
- 42 mm case diameter
- 13 mm case thickness
- Silver Stainless Steel band material
- 20.6 mm bandwidth
- Special features Luminous
- Japanese Quartz Movement
Seiko Men’s Japanese-Automatic Watch with Stainless-Steel Strap, Silver, 20
When it comes to simplicity, the Seiko SABR035 is the best affordable watch that gives a classic and incredible professional look. The watch is so popular because of its cream white dial and 38 mm watch diameter give a soothing look to the dress.
It was introduced in November 2012 and has a round shape and analog display with a silver stainless steel band. High quality Japanese automatic movement is drawn into it with 50 hours power reserve.
The cream white dial has a date display at 3 o’clock with Sapphire crystals, so don’t leave it in a place where the temperature rises above 35 degrees and drops below 5 degrees for a long period. The dial is covered with scratch-resistant sapphire glass.
It has a water-resistant capability of 100 meters or 330 feet. It is able for swimming but not for scuba diving.
- Analog display
- Have 38.4 mm case diameter
- Have 11.2 mm case thickness
- Silver Stainless Steel band material
- Have 20 mm bandwidth
- Water-resistant to 100 meters or 330 feet
- Date display at 3 o’clock
- Japanese Automatic Movement
Seiko Men’s Japanese-Automatic Watch with Leather Strap
The Seiko SABR017 watch is specially made by Seiko for mountain climbers and sportsmen. This watch became very popular due to its unique and stunning design.
It was introduced in July 2012 and has a round shape analog display with a leather band. The stainless-steel case with scratch-resistant sapphire glass and brown leather strap gives the watch an incredibly unique look.
The green dial with gold tones and numerals, an inner compass, and a date calendar display makes it an ideal watch.
It is a high-quality watch with Japanese automatic movement and 50 hours power reserve. It has a water-resistant capability of 200 meters or 660 feet, suitable for swimming and marine activities but not for scuba diving.
- Analog display
- 39.5 mm case diameter
- 12 mm case thickness
- Green Leather band material
- 20 mm bandwidth
- Water-resistant to 200 meters or 660 feet
- Date display at 3 o’clock
- Bidirectional Bezel function
- Special features Japanese-automatic Movement
