Seiko Men's SNE034 Two-Tone Solar Bluish black Dial Watch

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Stainless-steel

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  • Solar; Quartz movement keeps accurate time, no battery required
  • Powered by all types of light
  • Solar cell with high performance electricity generation
  • Energy-efficient movement with long power reserve
  • Water resistant to 99 feet (30 M): withstands rain and splashes of water, but not showering or submersion
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Stainless steel case with a two-tone (silver and gold-tone) stainless steel bracelet. Fixed gold-tone bezel. Blue dial with luminous gold-tone hands and stick hour markers. Minute markers around the outer rim. Luminiscent hands and markers. Date and day of the week display at the 3 o'clock position. Solar quartz movement. Scratch resistant hardlex crystal. Solid case back. Case diameter: 37 mm. Case thickness: 9.6 mm. Fold-over-clasp-with-push-button release. Water resistant at 30 meters / 100 feet. Functions: hours, minute, seconds, date. Seiko Two-tone Solar Blue Dial Mens Watch SNE034.

Solar. No battery change required and powered by all types of light. Solar cell with high performance electricity generation. Energy-efficient movement with long power reserve. This dress watch has a brushed and polished two-tone, stainless steel case and bracelet which creates an elegant finish. The timepiece is constructed with a durable crystal that protects the black dial. LumiBrite hands and English/Spanish day/date calendar. 30 meters water resistant.

Product specifications

Watch Information
Brand, Seller, or Collection Name SEIKO
Model number SNE034
Part Number SNE034
Model Year 2012
Item Shape Round
Dial window material type Hardlex
Display Type Analog
Clasp fold-over-clasp-with-push-button
Case material Stainless Steel
Case diameter 37 millimeters
Case Thickness 9.6 millimeters
Band Material Stainless Steel
Band size Men's Standard
Band width 18 millimeters
Band Color Silver
Dial color bluish black
Bezel material Stainless Steel
Bezel function Stationary
Calendar Day-Date
Special features solar
Movement Quartz
Water resistant depth 99 Feet
Warranty If this product is sold by Amazon, please review the manufacturer’s website for warranty information. If this product is sold by another party, please contact the seller directly for warranty information for this product. You may also be able to find warranty information on the manufacturer’s website.

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Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.8 x 4.7 x 3.5 inches; 11.68 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ SNE034
  • Department ‏ : ‎ mens
  • Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 Unknown batteries required.
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ September 22, 2010
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Seiko
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0043ZWLIM
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 124 ratings

Customer reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
124 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the appearance, value, and time settings of the watch. They mention that it's very nice looking, stylish yet not flashy, and that it keeps perfect time. They appreciate the quality, and the solar power feature. They also appreciate the adjustability. However, some customers have mixed opinions on battery life, and weight.

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50 customers mention50 positive0 negative

Customers find the watch very nice looking, with a beautiful blue dial. They also appreciate the gold accents, silver-colored color, and bi-color metal band. Some say the picture was a little misleading on the bluish color.

"...I would describe its appearance as casually elegant, and would say it has a style appropriate for anything other than sports..." Read more

"...So far, so good for the solar charging. I really love the appearance...." Read more

"This is a beautiful watch...." Read more

"Handsome watch. Day and date can easily be read. Clasp on the back is secure; I had to have some links removed...." Read more

18 customers mention18 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the watch. They say it's a great looking product that is worth the price.

"...Would I recommend it? Yes. Still worth the price." Read more

"...Great item... fair price, reputable manufacturer." Read more

"...solar watches, as well as other brands, and this one is the most reasonable price I can find...." Read more

"...You can't go wrong with a SEIKO. Good price and fast delivery!" Read more

17 customers mention17 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the time settings of the watch. They mention that it keeps perfect time, is accurate, and has a quick time check. Some say that the date is easier to see than their older Seiko and that it has not lost a minute. They appreciate that it provides both day and date adjustments.

"...I bet it would even look great with a black tux. It keeps perfect time, too...." Read more

"...I've only had it for a week and so far it keeps perfect time and I like the idea of a solar watch so I won't have to bother with batteries...." Read more

"...Now the watch changes dates correctly. It does look great but now I wish I had bought the leather band." Read more

"...It is now May of 2016, and it continues to keep perfect time. It is very stylish and easy to read...." Read more

15 customers mention12 positive3 negative

Customers like the quality of the watch. They say it's well-built, dependable, and elegant. Some customers also mention that the band is smooth and bends easily.

"...It's a bit heavier than most of my watches, but it has a solid heft to it and the band adds to the weight as well...." Read more

"...Great item... fair price, reputable manufacturer." Read more

"...stunning and more importantly for me, the band was very smooth and bent easily. My watch repairer had no trouble adjusting it to my wrist...." Read more

"...(it loses a few minutes a day and the crystal is cracked.)..." Read more

15 customers mention15 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the solar power feature of the watch. They mention that it works well, is awesome, and can be recharged through artificial or natural light.

"...watch that shines, five stars all the way, and can be recharged through artificial or natural light...." Read more

"...So far, so good for the solar charging. I really love the appearance...." Read more

"...Love the solar power and the arms and notches on the dial glow in the dark, which is a nice detail." Read more

"...Otherwise, it is a very attractive watch and seems to work well." Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers find the adjustability of the watch band easy to use. They mention that it's a nice size for a dress watch and that it can be easily sized using the links and the clasp.

"...Using this tool I was able to resize the band easily...." Read more

"...It is smart looking, accurate and the bracelet adjustment was easy after I viewed one of several You-Tube video instructions...." Read more

"...It's a nice size for a dress watch and it's the first Solar powered watch I've added to my collection...." Read more

"...of the band, course adjustment using the links and a fine adjustment on the clasp. It took just a few minutes to be charged enough to start running...." Read more

8 customers mention5 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the weight of the watch. Some mention it's lightweight and can be worn for casual days, while others say it'd be better suited for business or professional use. The band is nice and thin, while the body of the product is thicker than the standard battery powered version.

"The bi-color metal band is nice and thin. I recommend buying a toolkit to resize the band. Using this tool I was able to resize the band easily...." Read more

"...The watch is lightweight which I like, and can be worn for casual days aas well as with a suit to a function...." Read more

"...It's a bit heavier than most of my watches, but it has a solid heft to it and the band adds to the weight as well...." Read more

"...beautiful blue dial. This is a very elegant watch, quite light for this kind of watch and will work for women too...." Read more

7 customers mention3 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the battery life of the watch. Some mention that it has no more batteries to replace, while others say that it typically runs for several days or even weeks and then stops intermittently. The solar battery does not last long.

"...Its performance has been problematic since day one, typically running for several days or even weeks and then stopping cold...." Read more

"Very nice watch! The solar recharging option is awesome - no more changing batteries. It's very stylish, too. I receive many compliments on it...." Read more

"Solar battery does not last long. I've had this watch for 3 years. Took good care of it. Didn't wear it in the shower. Didn't let it discharge...." Read more

"...Did I mention that it's solar? No more batteries to replace! Five stars, folks. No foolin'." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

D. S. Perrin
5.0 out of 5 stars Seiko Solar Shines
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2011
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The reviewer R. Liston is correct about the color of the dial - it is black not blue, as I stated in my comment of his review. Otherwise the picture of the watch is correct. The watch band pictured e.g. is the same. The black dial color did not prevent me from keeping this beautiful Seiko. I submitted a request for a product change to amazon so we will see if their customer service is on the ball, and makes a change to the description and picture. If you Google the model number and go to Princeton watches you can see how this watch actually looks.

I would describe its appearance as casually elegant, and would say it has a style appropriate for anything other than sports (though it is water proof down to 30 meters (about 100 feet.) I bet it would even look great with a black tux. It keeps perfect time, too.

It comes with an English/Spanish operation manual, and can be registered online at Seiko's website. I purchased mine from amazon for eighty-eight dollars and eighty-two cents, about 3 weeks ago (September 2011). Amazon is an authorized Seiko dealer, however buying online from some company where amazon says "sold by so and so" and "fulfilled by amazon" is not the same thing. Mine was "sold and fulfilled by amazon," and that is the safest way to go to make sure you do not get a counterfeit (I wrote to Seiko customer service about my fear that I might get a counterfeit, and that was their reply, i.e. buy their watches from one of their authorized dealers.)

My first Seiko was lost when the jeweler sent it to Seiko to replace the band. He gave me a choice of any Seiko watch as a replacement and the one I chose is still working after 40 years (it loses a few minutes a day and the crystal is cracked.)

This classic one is a solar watch that shines, five stars all the way, and can be recharged through artificial or natural light. As soon as I held it under a regular light bulb, it started to move at 2 second intervals, then after it was under there for an hour or so, as the operation manual stated, it started to move in one second intervals, indicating it was fully charged.

I am 65 years old, but would be surprised if it did not last me the rest of my life. I may have to get a new rechargeable battery after a time, but other than that, I see no maintenance or repair, and would recommend this watch to anyone. You will have to take it to a jeweler to get a few links removed from the band to make it fit your wrist. That added just five bucks to the cost.
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TechnoBob
5.0 out of 5 stars Exellent watch
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2019
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I've only had the watch a couple of weeks so far, but I really like it. When I got it, I left it on a sunny window sill for a few days to fully charge. I had to have a few links taken out, as I have small wrists. I don't wear it every day, as I am retired, and keep it on top of a dresser in a dimly lit bedroom. So far, so good for the solar charging. I really love the appearance. I came from a Seiko titanium self-winding watch that was wearing out, and was a bit concerned about the weight of this. It is fine. I don't notice the weight at all. As for setting it, the instructions were a bit confusing. I ended up setting the date by going back and forth between 9 PM and Midnight over and over until the date was one day short of current date. Then I set the day of the week, one day short, and then the time, taking the time past midnight to bring the day of the week and date to the current day and date. The stem only has two positions, while the instructions say three (for time, day and date), thus the method I used. Very happy with the watch.
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big nick
4.0 out of 5 stars I love it ... BUT
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2013
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This is a beautiful watch. I've only had it for a week and so far it keeps perfect time and I like the idea of a solar watch so I won't have to bother with batteries. But I am really annoyed that I had to pay a jeweler $10 to spend 5 minutes removing two links so it would fit. Why not charge 5or 6 dollars more and include the tool to remove links. It is not a highly technical operation. You simply punch out the pin and remove the links. The problem is that you can't do it without the tool.

Would I recommend it? Yes. Still worth the price.
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Historken
5.0 out of 5 stars Solar feature is great and it is attractive.
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2017
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Handsome watch. Day and date can easily be read. Clasp on the back is secure; I had to have some links removed. It's a bit heavier than most of my watches, but it has a solid heft to it and the band adds to the weight as well. In some lighting, it's a bit hard to see and the deep blue color appears and isn't as attractive as shown in this photo with the deep black look. Most of the time it looks black but viewed at an angle it has a blueish appearance and is less readable.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Looks Great Easy to Use
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2012
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The bi-color metal band is nice and thin. I recommend buying a toolkit to resize the band. Using this tool I was able to resize the band easily. At the same time I bought a 30 pack watch battery set for all the household watches with dead batteries. I thought setting the date and day of the week was easy enough but when it changed date too soon twice, I realized there has to be a better way. There was. Change the date to the previous day of the week and date and then start spinning the time setting feature to move the hour hand which will eventually set to the correct day and date. Now the watch changes dates correctly. It does look great but now I wish I had bought the leather band.
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LR
5.0 out of 5 stars No More Battery Replacements...YIPPEE!
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2016
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Having to change watch batteries annually has not only become somewhat inconvenient, but everyone who has changed a battery for me has had problems either opening the watch or getting it closed. I purchased this watch in August of 2015. It is now May of 2016, and it continues to keep perfect time. It is very stylish and easy to read. It's nice to have a watch that requires absolutely no attention except, of course, when you have to advance the date at the end of a 30-day month. I make no special effort to expose it to sunlight. Whatever it gets appears to be enough to keep it well charged.
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The Blue Comet
1.0 out of 5 stars Handsome watch . . . BUT
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2021
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I've had this watch for a bit over four years and I'm about ready to take it to Goodwill. Its performance has been problematic since day one, typically running for several days or even weeks and then stopping cold. When not wearing it, I keep it on a window sill where it receives plenty of daylight. (It shares the window sill with two Casio solar watches for which I paid a fraction of what the Seiko set me back and they have never had a problem.) Perhaps I just got a lemon, but I won't be buying any more Seiko watches. Too bad, because it's a looker -- very stylish, handsome watch indeed.
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Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 16, 2016
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Very pleased with the finish & style of the watch
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