Seiko Men's SNE057 Solar Blue 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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Product Description

  • Stainless steel case measures 37mm diameter by 10mm thick.
  • Expansion bracelet fits any wrist conveniently with no need for a clasp.
  • Simple blue dial has luminous hands and hour markers.
  • Day and date display at the third hour.
  • The scratch resistant mineral crystal protects the water resistant case.
  • Unique solar powered Quartz movement collecting any available light to store power.

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 stainless steel case and expansion bracelet which creates a well-designed yet functional watch. The timepiece is constructed with a durable crystal that protects the blue dial. LumiBrite hands and English/Spanish day/date calendar. 30 meters water resistant.

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Our Heritage

The story of Seiko began in 1881, when a 22 year old entrepreneur, Kintaro Hattori, opened a shop selling and repairing watches and clocks in central Tokyo. Today, after more than 130 years of innovation, Kintaro Hattori’s company is still dedicated to the perfection that the founder always strove to achieve.

Product specifications

Watch Information
Brand, Seller, or Collection Name SEIKO
Model number SNE057
Part Number SNE057
Model Year 2011
Item Shape Round
Dial window material type Hardlex
Display Type Analog
Clasp Expansion Band
Case material Stainless Steel
Case diameter 37 millimeters
Case Thickness 9.6 millimeters
Band Material Stainless Steel
Band size Men's Standard
Band width 20 millimeters
Band Color Silver
Dial color Blue
Bezel material Stainless Steel
Bezel function Stationary
Calendar Day-Date
Special features solar
Movement Quartz
Water resistant depth 99 Feet
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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.9 x 3.8 x 2.8 inches; 5.6 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ SNE057
  • Department ‏ : ‎ Male
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ September 22, 2010
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Seiko
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004406YJS
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 138 ratings

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3.7 out of 5 stars
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138 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, accuracy, performance, and value of the watch. They mention that it's a great looking watch, easy to set the time, and works well. They appreciate the battery. That said, some complain about the color and fit.

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70 customers mention67 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the watch. They mention that it's a great looking watch with a simple design that makes the time easy to read. They also appreciate the blue background on the face, which looks elegant. The case is fairly easy to look at and the crystal is flush with the body of the product.

"...The design is very simple, making the time very easy to read...." Read more

"...Aesthetics: The case is fairly easy to look at...." Read more

"Nice looking watch. Everything I wanted but the second hand kept jumping 2 seconds at a time...." Read more

"...This is likely necessary for the solar charging. It is still attractive, but not as pictured.2...." Read more

46 customers mention42 positive4 negative

Customers are satisfied with the accuracy of the watch. They say it's easy to set the time, day, and date. They also mention that the watch has never had to adjust the time or slow down. They appreciate the very good instructions and the fact that it' s not too complicated to operate. Overall, most are happy with the quality and performance of this elegant and durable timepiece.

"...Right off the bat I was impressed with this watch - it was easy to set the time, and I really like the fact that it charges itself from sunlight...." Read more

"...strap that the watch actually comes with flexes to expand, which is convenient and helps those with larger arms avoid the need for adjustment, but..." Read more

"...So far time-keeping has been very good, as expected.Two minor drawbacks:1...." Read more

"...during the winter months when I'm wearing long sleeves, the watch keeps on ticking!Aesthetically, the watch is great for any occasion...." Read more

28 customers mention21 positive7 negative

Customers like the performance of the watch. They say it works well, runs perfectly, and is easy to set up and use. Some mention that the watch is easy-to-read and has a very useful feature.

"...The day/date display is also easy to read, and a very useful feature to have...." Read more

"...I have no major complaints with the watch and it works very well...." Read more

"...that if it is not exposed to a good light for a length of time it may stop working and you need to restart the watch meaning recharging the..." Read more

"...The expansion band is convenient (quick to put the watch on & off), works well & eliminates the need to remove links to adjust sizing as with..." Read more

24 customers mention24 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the watch. They mention that it looks and works like an expensive watch, and is a nice looking watch for the price.

"...Overall, this is a great value and just a great looking piece. If you're on the fence - come off it and pick one of these up...." Read more

"This is a very nice watch and a good buy at the price. The face is attractive and readable in the dark...." Read more

"...All in all, a worthwhile purchase for the cost." Read more

"...Great watch for the price." Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers like the battery of the watch. They say it never needs to be replaced and that it recharges best in natural sunlight. They also appreciate that it charges itself from sunlight or direct inside lighting.

"...easy to set the time, and I really like the fact that it charges itself from sunlight. The design is very simple, making the time very easy to read...." Read more

"...This watch came alive and ticking, with no need for a preliminary charge; adjustment was quick and easy. The solar feature is very convenient...." Read more

"...The watch itself is quite handsome, reliable, simple to charge with sunlight or direct inside lighting...." Read more

"...BATTERY RECHARGES BEST IN NATURAL SUNLIGHT, BUT FLOURESCENT PROVIDES A SLOWER RECHARGE RATE...." Read more

27 customers mention14 positive13 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the watch. Some mention that it fits their smaller size wrist well, while others say that it's a little snug or too big.

"...At 37mm, the case is the perfect size and harkens back to the days when standard wrist watches had smaller dials (personal choice)...." Read more

"...band fit me without having to adjust it, although it was slightlyyy on the loose side, but I got used to it...." Read more

"...Goes great with blue jeans.The watch fit perfectly out of the box and that was surprising as I normally need to remove links...." Read more

"...2. As noted by others, the band is a bit on the tight side. I have a fat wrist, so I hope that it stretches a bit.UPDATE:3/13/2017..." Read more

23 customers mention8 positive15 negative

Customers are mixed about the band. Some like the expansion band, saying it's convenient and easy to put the watch on and off. However, others say that the band gave way within a year and the watch stopped intermittently.

"...Unfortunately, this watch's band broke after slightly less than year's worth of wearing it...." Read more

"...Lastly, and my personal favorite, it has a nice wide expansion band!..." Read more

"Nice looking watch. Everything I wanted but the second hand kept jumping 2 seconds at a time...." Read more

"...A few moths later, the new band broke as well. I decided to get a Speidel band in my size to replace it, and am glad I did.,..." Read more

13 customers mention0 positive13 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the color of the watch. They mention that the face is not the dark blue as pictured, and the blue dial is a little darker than the on screen image at Amazon. The color fades to gray in dim light. Some say the replacement dial is not blue.

"...Aesthetics: The case is fairly easy to look at. The blue dial was not as bright or metallic as I'd thought it would be; it is a very slightly shiny..." Read more

"...Two minor drawbacks:1. The face is not the dark blue as pictured, it is almost black. This is likely necessary for the solar charging...." Read more

"I really like the looks of this watch. The blue dial is a little darker than the on screen image at Amazon but is still obviously blue, which is..." Read more

"I'm disapointed because the color of the dial is way darker almost looks black and not blue at all...." Read more

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Thomas Foolery
5.0 out of 5 stars A great day-to-day watch
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2013
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I bought this watch as my first everyday watch that I wore for school, work, leisure - basically everything.

Right off the bat I was impressed with this watch - it was easy to set the time, and I really like the fact that it charges itself from sunlight. The design is very simple, making the time very easy to read. The day/date display is also easy to read, and a very useful feature to have.

I was lucky that the band fit me without having to adjust it, although it was slightlyyy on the loose side, but I got used to it. Something that I like about the expansion band as opposed to a clasp design is that you can take it on and off very easily and quickly, so if you prefer taking your watch off to wash your hands, bathe, exercise etc., you won't be fumbling with any clasps multiple times a day. The problem with the expansion band is that if it doesn't fit you, adjusting it is difficult. I didn't want to do it myself just in case I accidentally damaged it, so I left it the way it was (ever so slightly loose).

The hands and the hash-marks are all glow-in-the-dark, and they do so very brightly. Some other watches I've had do not glow brightly enough or long enough to read at night, but this one has always been very visible. After coming inside on a bright day, they glow ridiculously brightly and it is pretty awesome to look at.

Unfortunately, this watch's band broke after slightly less than year's worth of wearing it. I wore it every day for the first summer I got it, then in the fall I wore it about 30-40% of the time once I got a different watch. I was wearing it at the gym (probably not the best idea, but I'd never had a problem before), and I looked down and one of the connecting pieces in the band had broken. It was still holding together on one side, but it wouldn't hold for long so I just broke off the other piece. I don't remember hitting my wrist on anything, so I don't know why the band broke. I think it was just a random incident, so it *could* happen no matter where you are, if you're wearing the watch on a daily basis.
Eventually I took it to a jeweler to put the band back together. They took out too many links and now it's a bit tight, but all it will take is another adjustment and it should be fine.

Overall, the watch served me well for daily use, until the band broke. Not sure if that was a problem caused by the band's design or just a random incident. The style and quality of the watch are otherwise quite good, and I would definitely recommend this watch.
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Daniel S. Swenson
5.0 out of 5 stars A Handy Solar Watch
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2011
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Update 2/27/17: The watch stopped for the first time in six years. I left it outside in partial sunlight for an entire day; it restarted and has been going accurately since.

Update 1/5/15: The watch is still working perfectly.

This watch came alive and ticking, with no need for a preliminary charge; adjustment was quick and easy. The solar feature is very convenient. There is just one very minor issue I have with how it works: You are not able to adjust the date between the hours of 9:00 PM and 1:00 AM. As a night owl, this is a minor inconvenience for me.

A couple of other things that you should know before buying are the need to re-enter the date after the end of each month that does not have 31 days and that the watch seems to gain a second every week or so. Because the watch is solar powered, it will also have to be kept exposed to ambient light for at least an hour or two a day. Take it to the office or keep it under a lamp when you're not using it.

Aesthetics: The case is fairly easy to look at. The blue dial was not as bright or metallic as I'd thought it would be; it is a very slightly shiny dark blue. The rest of the case is smooth and shiny. The strap that the watch actually comes with flexes to expand, which is convenient and helps those with larger arms avoid the need for adjustment, but that means that it can also sort of pinch your skin. I myself have a very small arm, so I had to have someone adjust this strap to fit me. I'm also not a huge fan of the way the strap looks, but this is a trifle and easily changed for a few dollars more at your local watch shop.

Overall, I'm pretty satisfied. I have no major complaints with the watch and it works very well. If you're willing to dish out a little more money for a new band, do it- Go for black calfskin.
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RCarter
2.0 out of 5 stars second hand did not function correctly
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2013
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Nice looking watch. Everything I wanted but the second hand kept jumping 2 seconds at a time. Later I found out the battery may have been the problem. I sent it back and order another Seiko Watch. This one works fine.
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MJS
4.0 out of 5 stars Solid, practical men's watch
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2014
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I like watches with a Speidel style Twist-o-Flex band. I also like watches that don't rust from body oils onto the wrist (Timex) and keep good time. I do not buy a watch as a status symbol, and won't throw money away on it as a "jewelry" piece. My last watch, a Pulsar that lasted about eight years (and three bands) until the winding knob came off in my hands. I thought I would step up to a full-fledged Seiko.

This one has the following improvements:
The winding crown pulls out two levels, and changing the date after a 30 day month was MUCH better than with the Pulsar. The wrist band is well-made, and mates perfectly with the face. The solar feature may or may not (I haven't had the watch long enough to know) keep me from having to buy batteries. This would be one of the few practical uses of solar enegy. So far time-keeping has been very good, as expected.

Two minor drawbacks:
1. The face is not the dark blue as pictured, it is almost black. This is likely necessary for the solar charging. It is still attractive, but not as pictured.
2. As noted by others, the band is a bit on the tight side. I have a fat wrist, so I hope that it stretches a bit.

UPDATE:3/13/2017
The band gave way within a year, and Seiko willingly replaced it when I mailed te watch in. I still had the bad band, so I had links added from the original so it wouldn't be so tight. A few moths later, the new band broke as well. I decided to get a Speidel band in my size to replace it, and am glad I did., even though the band is not a perfect match for the watch like the original was.

Seiko, GREAT timepieces, not so great watch bands.
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Aunali Noordin
5.0 out of 5 stars which lasted me a good 18yrs, it got old and wasn't giving correct ...
Reviewed in Canada on August 18, 2014
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I owned a Seiko 5 automatic, which lasted me a good 18yrs, it got old and wasn't giving correct timing. It's now 2 months and I m quite happy with this Seiko Solar, hoping it will last just as long.
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LIKEGOODFILMS
5.0 out of 5 stars A VERY NICE ATTRACTIVE WATCH
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 14, 2014
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I won't grade this watch until I have had it for about 4 weeks. it is a replacement for my SEIKO 5 AUTOMATIC WATCH, (now pushed into second place) that I bought only 9 months ago. both watches look very nice, but that on it's own is no good to me. I will be back in 3 weeks time.
I have had this watch now for just over 3 weeks. what I like about it is. apart from a smart looking watch which is luminous. once the time is right you don't have to worry about it, until you get a 30 day month. an automatic watch is only automatic (self winding) if you wear it,or shake it.IT WON'T WIND ITS SELF. if you leave it for a given time,10+ hrs it will stop.
A solar watch draws energy from light, sunlight/fluorescent light/other.and stores it in a battery. the movement is quartz, which gives it a certain amount of accuracy. the watch doesn't need that much attention apart from the same adjustment as the automatic on 30 day months) I have other battery watches (NOW)which stay in a draw for weeks, stop after 3 years or more, sometimes a lot more, when the battery is dead. so before I could write this next bit, I tried this out. I left it in a draw for a week (my best watch that is) so I could honestly say, yes it was still going without seeing any light. the instruction manual says, providing the inside doesn't get contaminated, it (the battery) should last a long time. the manual also mentioned that the battery does need to be run down, and recharged, now and again a bit like a video camera battery, or indeed a laptop battery. for those that can be bothered that is. so for me, although my automatic has gone down 20 quid since I bought it, this watch is in effect now double the price. for me it was worth it
ON ANOTHER NOTE. both watches were bought through amazon uk, (not amazon.com). and yet both watches have a price tag in $ DOLLARS. which leads me to believe, they are for the US market, but brought back to the UK. if you read other reviews you will find the same as I have.
7th July 14. a funny thing happened today, when I took my watch off it looks as though something has fallen off/broken off the bracelet, under the wrist. I have had the watch for 31 days. (don't forget it was in a drawer for 7) so the watch is unusable. I have been in contact with the seller, (not this one) and Seiko.uk will come back later. LATER with what I call a lack of support from amazon, and not a lot of interest from my seller,i have sent the watch to Seiko.uk I wasn't going to add any more about this watch. BUT--- and without referring to my diary. the invoice date of repair is 16/july/14. well a funny thing happened about 6 weeks later, the bracelet broke again. sent it back to Seiko.uk, the invoice date is 16/sept/14. I had already asked (by e-mail)if it should brake again, can they replace the bracelet with a different sort, (link type, folding clasp) but the question wasn't answered. so now it had too be asked again. which they have now done.so this watch does not exist. (it can not now be called a SNE057, because of the bracelet). also before I forget. most people need 1-3 links taken out of link type bracelet. I had 3 links taken out of my Seiko automatic. this watch with the expandable bracelet was a little tight for me. there are no links to put in, if you have a thicker wrist. one last thing. I paid £87.38p for this watch plus delivery. do you really want to pay nearly £30 more. the USA list price is $116 dollars. on amazon.com, it $81.51.dollars, which is £50.17p. do you really want to pay nearly £132% more. wait until it comes down to about £70.
BYE, BYE.
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Aarao Guimaraes
4.0 out of 5 stars classe et discretion
Reviewed in France on May 29, 2013
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Le titre dit tous: classe et discretion.

Le "moteur" solaire est niquel. Silencieux, et le "bracelet flexible" est le top.
Je suis tres content.
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Arden
2.0 out of 5 stars I loved this watch
Reviewed in Canada on June 23, 2015
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I loved this watch. I'm very sad to have had to send it back due to it not being able to keep a charge after just two weeks, even after direct sunlight for a couple of hours. I would buy it again if I could be sure that it would work. But as it is, I may have to try another brand. If you want to risk it, you should know that what others say is true. While really cool, the band is for smaller wrists.
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iscisc
5.0 out of 5 stars SEIKO 'V158'
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 29, 2014
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Smart 'modest' watch that looks even better in reality than the pic suggests. Expandable strap quite flexible yet strong and feels well made. It took a couple of days to fully charge initially but apparently it will hold sufficient charge for months if out of daylight.
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