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Jun 20, 2018
Lost keys? All set.
1 of 1 found this helpful Lost the keys to my roof rack, and the locks have been out of production for 10+ years. Thanks to these replacement keys, I'm back in business for little money and no effort!
Apr 09, 2024
Basic skateboard/inline/rolling luggage bearings. Does what it says on the label.
Basic skateboard/inline/rolling luggage bearings. Does what it says on the label.
Nov 16, 2016
The gateway drug of automatic watches
4 of 4 found this helpful The SNK809 is a "midsize" watch by today's standards, small enough for most adults' wrists but not so small that it looks like a toy unless you're a bodybuilder with massive wrists.
Powered by the solid 7S26C automatic (i.e. self-winding mechanical) movement, the 809 is the least expensive automatic from any major company on the market. For about fifty bucks, you get the same movement that powered the famous SKX007/009 dive watch in a smaller case. You even still get the day and date. The day wheel has two languages, one of which is always English, but the second language can vary. Watches intended for sale in the US will have Spanish. The 809, like most Seiko 5 watches (but unlike the divers), also has a display back so you can watch it at work.
While the 7S26C isn't the most accurate movement on the market, the vast majority of them are within 15 seconds per day right out of the box. Unlike Seiko's newer (and more expensive) movements, the 7S26 doesn't hack or handwind, but it starts right up as soon as you move it. Lume is typical Seiko--quite good. You can't read by it like the lume of some dive watches, but it's perfectly adequate for reading the watch in the dark.
The only real downside to this watch is the strap. To say it's not great gives it a bit too much credit. It's comfortable enough but isn't particularly durable. Luckily, there are tons of straps available in the aftermarket. It looks great on a NATO strap, available anywhere for $10-15. Lug width is 18mm, so there's no shortage of options.
The other downside is that if you buy this watch, you might get addicted to automatic watches. Since nearly every other watch you'll want costs more than this one does, the hobby can get expensive very quickly.
The closest competition to this watch is probably the Timex Weekender for about the same price. The Weekender is a battery quartz with an indiglo backlight and no day/date, so while it'll be more accurate it also needs periodic battery replacements.
This is a perfect 'beater' watch for aficionados and also a great gift for a student. I own nicer watches, but I find myself wearing this one a lot.