The Seiko 5 Sports line of watches might be the most important out there. We know, it sounds like a lot. But hear us out. Here we have one of the most affordable mechanical watches on the market, with a dependable, durable and accurate automatic movement ticking time off in an incredible whir of rotors, counterbalances and springs. That accessibility and durability, paired with the tool-watch-cool aesthetic, makes the Seiko 5 Sports what some would call the perfect first watch. Or just the perfect watch — one that you’ll love, whether it’s the spark to build your first mechanical watch collection or just another beauty to add to your mechanically powered timekeeping obsession.
Mostly it makes for a watch that you’ll wear and love every day, which is what makes for the perfect watch — for us, anyway. Here are five watches from the Seiko 5 Sports line worth noting.
SRPE55

Simple dive watch aesthetic, meet sporty steel everyday wear style. We love the LumiBrite hands and markers on its black sunray dial, plus the clear caseback allows you to check out its automatic movement with 41 hours of power reserve.
Price: $275