Watch Almanac
Seiko

Seiko 5 Automatic Military

Ref. SNK803

Case diameter
37 mm
Measured in a published review
Lug-to-lug
43 mm
Measured in a published review
Thickness
11 mm
Measured in a published review
Lug width
18 mm
Measured in a published review
Ideal fit
Wrist flat: 55.1 mmLug-to-lug: 43 mm

How the Seiko 5 Automatic Military wears

Its lugs add 6 mm to the 37 mm case, close to the 7 mm typical across the almanac, so its diameter is a fair guide to how it wears.

On our fit model it sits best on wrists from 6" to 7.25" (15.2–18.4 cm); below 6" the lugs start to reach the edge of the wrist.

At 11 mm thick it is slimmer than 71% of the 42 other field watches we've measured, so it slides under a cuff more easily than most.

Its 18 mm lug width is one of the most common strap sizes; 19 other watches here share it, so aftermarket straps are easy to find.

Will the Seiko 5 Automatic Military fit your wrist?

With a 43 mm lug-to-lug, here is how it wears across common wrist sizes. We estimate the flat top of each wrist from its circumference; measure yours for a closer answer in the fit finder.

WristFlat width (est.)Fit
6"47.2 mmIdeal fit
6.5"51.2 mmIdeal fit
7"55.1 mmIdeal fit
7.5"59.1 mmWears small
8"63 mmWears small

Specifications

Reference
SNK803
Collection
Seiko 5
Status
Discontinued
Case material
bead-blasted stainless steel
Crystal
Hardlex
Water resistance
30 m
Bezel
fixed
Dial
beige/cream
Strap / bracelet
canvas strap
Style
Field, Everyday

Movement

Caliber
Seiko 7S26
Type
automatic
Power reserve
41 hours
Frequency
21,600 vph (3 Hz)
Jewels
21

4 other watches use the Seiko 7S26

Takes 18 mm straps. See other 18 mm watches and straps.

Watches that wear the same size

Other watches within 1.5 mm of its lug-to-lug.

Same 18 mm lug width

All 18 mm watches

These take the same straps as the Seiko 5 Automatic Military.

Sources