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Catalogue / Seiko / ref. SNKL23J1
Seiko 5 SNKL23J1
The Seiko 5 SNKL23J1 is an automatic watch, 38 mm across, with a mineral crystal, water-resistant to 30 m. It was listed at €183.20 at Tempus at our check on 12 November 2026. Its price is in line with the 8 automatic Seiko watches in the catalogue (median: €183.20).
Where to buyChecked 12 November 2026
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Who it suits
Anyone who wants a mechanical watch for daily wear.
Strengths
Automatic movement
Limits
Mineral crystal · Water-resistant to 30 m
Our view
A good choice at this price
Of 9 automatic watches within 20% of its price, none is better equipped (crystal, water resistance, titanium).
Depending on what you want
- If you prefer a case with more presence, the Seiko Arabic Dial 42mm SNKP21J1 measures 42 mm, at €219.
Reading the spec sheet
What the spec sheet says
- Automatic movement. It winds itself on the wrist, with no battery, using calibre 7S26.
- Mineral crystal. It scratches sooner than sapphire, which is usual at this price.
- Water-resistant to 30 m. It copes with rain and splashes, not swimming.
Analysis based on the retailer’s spec sheet, without handling the watch.
- Brand
- Seiko
- Gender
- Men
- Calibre
- 7S26
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Strap material
- Stainless steel
- Diameter
- 38 mm
- Crystal
- Hardlex
- Movement
- Automatic
- Thickness
- 11 mm
- Water resistance
- 30 m (3 bar)
- Dial colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Folding clasp
- Case back
- See-through
- Reference
- SNKL23J1
At this price
Alternatives from other brands
Same type of movement, within 20% of the price.
Questions
The short answers
Is the Seiko 5 SNKL23J1 an automatic watch?
Yes. Its movement is automatic (calibre 7S26): it winds itself with the motion of the wrist.
Can you swim with the Seiko 5 SNKL23J1?
No. It is water-resistant to 30 m, which means rain and splashes.
Does the crystal of the Seiko 5 SNKL23J1 scratch?
It has a mineral crystal, more prone to scratches than sapphire.
What size is the Seiko 5 SNKL23J1?
Its case measures 38 mm in diameter and 11 mm thick.
How much does the Seiko 5 SNKL23J1 cost?
It was listed at €183.20 at Tempus at our check on 12 November 2026. Its previous price was €229.
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