Seiko SRPE74 5 Sports SKX Series Automatic Gold Dial Stainless Steel Watch

Seiko SRPE74: The SKX Goes Gold

The SKX007 and SKX009 were legends of the affordable dive watch world. When Seiko discontinued them and brought the styling into the 5 Sports line, they also expanded the color palette. The SRPE74 is what happens when you take that iconic silhouette and commit fully to gold.

Bold by Design

This isn’t gold accents on a steel watch. It’s gold case, gold bezel, gold dial, gold bracelet—the whole package. The finish reads more brass-gold than yellow-gold, which keeps it from tipping into gaudy territory. At 42.5mm, it’s sized like a proper dive watch, and the uni-directional rotating bezel actually works.

The Movement That Shows Up

Seiko’s 4R36 does the job: 21,600 vph, 41-hour power reserve, hacking and handwinding. Day and date at 3 o’clock. It’s not a chronometer—expect ±15 seconds or so—but it’s the reliable workhorse Seiko has been putting in affordable automatics for years. The see-through caseback lets you watch it run.

Built for More Than Looks

Despite the full gold treatment, this is still a 100-meter diver with a screw-down caseback and proper lume on the hands and indices. The 22mm bracelet with three-fold clasp keeps it secure. At 170g, you know it’s on your wrist—this isn’t a watch that disappears under a cuff.

Who This Is For

The SRPE74 works for someone who likes the SKX silhouette but wants something that makes a statement. It’s a conversation piece that also happens to be a capable automatic with legitimate water resistance. Not for minimalists or the subtle-jewelry crowd—but if you’ve been eyeing that gold Seiko, this delivers.