Great watch. Also check out the Orient Bambino for a nice, inexpensive dress watch. They make them in a variety of sizes as well.

More than ok, that is a beautiful dial and a cool brand, great choice

Good…nice choice.

Great watch choice. I’m not totally up on Seiko 5 prices, but that sounds reasonable.

Fantastic looking watch for a great price with a good movement from a reputable brand. Overall one of the best first watches you could get. Absolutely fantastic job buddy

Seiko 5 is an excellent place to start. It would be my recommendation to anyone who was interested in getting a first watch to explore the hobby. I used to have one almost just like what you got.

Great watch. Really solid choice for your first automatic.

Where did you get it for $180? I’ve been looking for a sale on this watch

My first automatic was a Seiko 5 and now I have 3. Love them

yup

It’s classy… nice first choice!

Seiko 5s are “starter” watches for many on this sub. This is a sharp-looking example and the movement is good.

Can’t speak to price, haven’t shopped them lately. Sub $200 these days is probably a deal, but I just don’t know for sure.

Great choice. My first Seiko 5 with the old 7s26 movement was a daily beater and lasted 15 years.

Now I have an SRPH23 black dial 40mm version of your that’s barely left my wrist in over a year. And it’s perfect.

Looks good. Might be able to find cheaper. Mechanical day/dates are annoying though unless you’re gonna keep it wound.

A Seiko 5 was my gateway drug into this money pit of a hobby. One of us… One of us…