The all-black 5 Sports
By Kenji Watanabe, Osaka ยท
When Seiko retired the SKX007 and relaunched the Seiko 5 Sports in 2019, many collectors grumbled. I was one of them, because the SKX had 200 m and a screw-down crown, and the new 5 Sports dropped to 100 m with a push-pull crown.
The SRPD55 is a black version on a steel bracelet. 42.5 by 13.4 mm, 4R36 automatic, hacking and hand-winding, day and date, Hardlex, 100 m. For 295 to 325 dollars it is fair, though the price has risen noticeably since launch.
It suits someone who wants a sporty automatic with a lot of aftermarket support. It is a modder's dream. But for a serious dive watch, look at the Kamasu or the Duro instead.