Seiko 5 Sports SRPD76 Review (SBSA028): The Rose Gold 5KX Diver, Made In Japan

In this video, Rafael goes hands-on with the Seiko 5 Sports SBSA028. This is a rose gold-toned "5KX" that is manufactured entirely in Japan. This same style can be purchased under the reference SRPD76, though that iteration is not Made in Japan. The differences between Japan-market and international-market versions are truly minimal and entirely cosmetic.

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00:00 Introduction
The SBSA028 (SRPD76) is a rose gold-coated stainless steel watch with a matching diver's bezel, black bezel insert, black dial, and faux alligator/silicone strap. At the price point, it's unlikely that the coating is actual gold and, up close, it appears closer in tone to bronze.

00:43 First Look
The SRPD76 is not a slim watch. It wouldn't slide comfortably under a tight cuff such as that of the oxford shirt worn in the video. Yet, the size is still comfortable and the watch does not feel bulky on the wrist.

The measurements of the case are: 42.5mm diameter (Case size), 13.4mm thickness, 46mm lug to lug, and 22mm between the lugs (strap size). This being a common strap size, there are a ton of other straps that could be used on this watch.

Since the watch in the review hasn't been worn extensively, it's not clear how resistant the "rose gold" coating is, but given Seiko's reputation, it's expected to be resilient.

The case features a dual-finish; it is brushed on the top and polished on the sides. It also possesses the traditional SKX case profile. The bezel is unidirectional with the same coating as the case and with a metal diver's scale insert.

03:10 "Fused" Silicone Strap
The strap on this SRPD76K1 is a silicone-backed alligator strap. The material is silicone and not rubber so it is much more flexible than older-style Seiko "wave" straps. It also boasts a keeper and matching-tone polished tang buckle

04:09 Watch Face & Dial
The dial on the SBSA028 is jet black with applied rose-toned hour indices, polished rose gold center hands, and gold minute printings throughout. The hour indices, as well as the hands at center, are generously lumed with green Seiko LumiBrite.

The date is a black font on a white background that contrasts nicely. This SBSA028, being a Made in Japan model, has two languages for the day: English and Japanese/Kanji. Additionally, Saturdays are in blue and Sundays in red.

05:49 Non Screw-Down Crown
The crown on this SRPD76/SBSA028 does not screw into the case. This allows for hand winding of the movement while the crown is at position 0. However, it also affects the water resistance: this watch is only rated to 100m of depth vs. 200m encountered in many other Seiko dive watches.

06:37 Seiko 4R36 Caliber
This watch is powered by a self-winding (automatic) Seiko 4R36 movement that can be seen through the crystal caseback. It boasts a 41-hour power reserve, accuracy of +45/-35 seconds/day, and hacking seconds functionality.

Overall, Seiko has done a great job with the SRPD76/SBSA028. It is a formal watch thanks to its rose gold coating that retains the essence of sports watch, seeing as how it's a diver style.

At 3 o'clock is the day-date aperture. Since this is the Made in Japan version, the Day will have two languages: English and Japanese/Kanji. Saturdays are in Blue and Sundays are in red font.

07:13 See-Through Caseback & 4R36 Movement
With the new see-through caseback, we can see the Seiko 4R36 automatic movement beating inside the watch. This movement can be wound by hand via the crown when the crown is set to position 0.

The 4R36 has a 41-hour power reserve, +45/-35 secs/day accuracy, hacking seconds, and is decently finished. The brushed finish on the bridges can be seen via the caseback.

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