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The discontinued Seiko 5 SNK series of flieger style watches has been long considered as Seiko’s performance-driven value choice for an affordable flieger style watch that packed a whole lot of mechanical watch goodness in its low price segment, a range endeared by watch enthusiasts in the market for a durable, inexpensive and automatic timepiece. For a welcoming refresh to their popular cult-favourite, Seiko launched their latest line up of Seiko 5 field watches bringing compelling new upgrades in its movement and a modernized military-inspired architecture for a sweet contemporary appeal. Seiko 5 Sports “Street Style” Flieger Black Ref. SBSA143 It comes as no surprise that Seiko 5 watches come with an incredible value proposition and are arguably praised as being one of the most affordable automatic watches available on the market. More than 50 years ago, Seiko unveiled their first Seiko 5, the “Sportsmatic 5” in 1963 which brought specifications and innovations to the watch industry that rivals many of their Swiss counterparts, this also marked Japan’s first ever mechanical watch with a day-date complication. Even until today, the Seiko 5 collection remains one of the most competitively priced entry-level range of Seiko mechanical timepieces, especially after its revitalization in 2019 which ushered in a brand new stylized “5” logo and updated specifications. Seiko hit the nail on the head with this new release with a perfectly-sized tool watch that finds a balance between traditional sizes and modern look. The attractive dimensions of the Seiko 5 Sports “Street Style” Flieger Black Ref. SBSA143 will definitely satisfy most wrist sizes, measuring in just under 40mm with a case diameter of 39.4mm, a lug to lug distance of 48.1mm and a case thickness of 13.2mm. Constructed out of black PVD treated 316L stainless steel, finishing is meticulously executed with an entirely brushed finish for a cool stealthy look. 4R36 automatic caliber Despite having a non-screwdown p