Seiko SNK807 Review – Blue Canvas Skeleton Back Automatic Watch

The SNK807 is part of the Seiko 5 series.

And it targets men who love high quality, decent and reliable watches.

Since its launch into the market, it has received both praise and negative comments.

And in this Seiko SNK807 review, we will try to see if it is worth the money and time.

Let’s have a look.

Functional case & dial

One thing that many people agree on is that the SNK807 has a practical case and dial.

The case is 37mm in diameter and should fit right on most hands. It also does not feel too weighty or bulky. And since it is made of stainless steel, it should handle everyday use, abrasions, accidental bangs, and falls well.

The exhibition skeleton case back offers a clear view of the watch’s working mechanism. And like the case, the window feels solid.

The dial looks very basic and doesn’t have too many unnecessary frills. You get classic Arabic hour markers, luminous hands, and a date window.

Some users nevertheless complain that the luminously isn’t that great, and reading time may be a bit of a challenge in very dark situations.

Hardwearing and dependable Hardlex crystal

The SNK807, like other watches in the Seiko 5 series (SNK803, SNK805, SNK80, SNK809….) features a Hardlex crystal glass.

The item has regularly been praised for being more resistant to scratches, bangs, knocks, and impact in comparison to alternatives like mineral. The watch should, therefore, be able to put up with regular wear and abrasion.

However, the crystal may not be as tough as sapphire and may be scratched or shatter when drooped from high heights or bumping against hard obstacles.

The crystal blends well with the matte finished stainless steel case to bring out a military-inspired appeal.

Accurate automatic movement

The Seiko 5 series of watches generally fair well when it comes to accuracy and reliability.

The SN807 seems to support this observation and like its tablemates, it runs via the 7S26 automatic movement and features 21 jewels. It ticks 6 times per second and maintains consistency.

According to the company, the watch will only move out of range by a mere 3- 5 seconds in a day.

The power reserve of the watch is 43 hours, which isn’t bad for its price. In fact, it scores weight better than some more expensive options.

You, however, will be disappointed if you are looking for a watch with hacking potential since this one doesn’t.

Comfortable and user-friendly canvas strap

The SNK807 boasts of a canvas strap, which is not only smooth but also flexible.

It comes in a thin nature and has a smooth finish to make wearing and removal easy. And unlike options such as nylon, the material feels more comfortable, won’t make the skin too sweaty or stuffy, and is also more resistant to stretching, fraying or ripping.

The 18mm lug distance is also practical and will fit okay on the wrist. To properly secure it on the hand, the straps are held together by buckle style clasp.

While it’s strong, the strap falls behind when matched against the likes of stainless steel and leather.

Good rain/splash resistance

The timepiece seems to handle rain, moisture, spills and splashes fairly well.

A closer look at the specs shows that it has a water resistance of 3 bar/ 3 meters/ 100 feet. This is accessible for everyday use. The stainless steel will not rust or corrode due to exposure to the wetness.

However, it’s advisable not to go swimming, fishing, or snorkeling with the watch. Its water resistance can be considered average and won’t put up with great depths.

My final thoughts

The SNK807 can be termed as a practical watch. It doesn’t have too many features or comes with too much fanciness. Nevertheless, it’s very accurate, strongly built for everyday use, and is also reliable. The size, weight, and feel seem just right. Its water resistance isn’t the best and the straps aren’t super strong.

Taking all things into account, the positives greatly outdo the negatives and investing in the Seiko SNK807 is a wise move.