Welcome to the SEIKO 5 Finder

Seiko began producing its Seiko 5 line of automatic watches back in 1963. Since then watch enthusiasts around the world have come to recognize Seiko 5s as reliable, affordable and well respected watches. Over the last 50+ years Seiko has produced thousands of different models in the line.

The goal of the SEIKO 5 Finder is to provide the world's most complete online searchable catalog of Seiko 5 automatic watches. Whether you are looking for the perfect watch or trying to find out more about a watch you already own, the SEIKO 5 Finder can help. Search our database by selecting your preferences on the right then click the search button. For each watch you'll find model numbers, pictures, specifications and a list of similar watches as well as links to sellers and appropriate accessories.

Our goal at the SEIKO 5 Finder is to provide the world's most complete online searchable catalog of Seiko 5 automatic watches. Whether you are looking for the perfect watch or trying to find out more about a watch you already own, the SEIKO 5 Finder can help. Search our database by clicking on this link or on the Search button above to show the search options where you can choose from an extensive list of criteria to help you find exactly what you are looking for. For each watch you'll find model numbers, pictures, specifications and a list of similar watches as well as links to sellers and appropriate accessories.

Popular Models

Here are a few of the most popular models.

What is the "5" in Seiko 5?

There are a few variations online for what the five main attributes are in a Seiko 5 but the list below is the most widely accepted in recent years.

Automatic Winding Day-Date Window Water Resistant Unbreakable Mainspring (Diaflex) Shock Resistant Design (Diashock)

The original five attributes as defined by Seiko are no longer true for all Seiko 5s. The crown is no longer recessed or at the 4 o'clock position.

Automatic vs Kinetic - Automatic watches are driven by a spring, not by electricity. They are able to harness motion to automatically rewind the spring. Another term for an automatic watch is a self-winding mechanical watch. Kinetic watches on the other hand are driven by electricity, not by a spring. They are able to harness motion to recharge their battery or capacitor. Seiko 5s are automatic watches, not kinetic. If you are interested in kinetic watches be sure to visit our SEIKO Kinetic Finder catalog.

Popular Styles

Here are a few of the most popular styles. Additional styles can be found in the search criteria.

Site Contents

Our site offers quite a few features to aid in your watch search. You can access them at any time from the header and footer of each page. Here is a brief description of each item.

Most Popular - A list of the most popular Seiko 5s on our site

Compare Models - A tool for comparing any two Seiko 5s side-by-side

Search Tips - An explanation and a few examples of how to search on our site

Buyer's Guide - A guide to finding your perfect watch

Family Portrait - Images showing every Seiko 5 in our catalog

Latest Updates - A log of the latest additions and changes to our site

Feedback - A form where you can send us comments and suggestions

Help Us Improve

If you notice that any information is incorrect or missing we encourage you to use the feedback form to help us improve the site. You can also click the Edit link on any watch detail page then use the icons to contribute information for specific items. Our collection includes over 1,500 watches and is still growing so be sure to visit us again in the future and check out the Latest Updates page to see what's new.

Other Useful Sites

Seiko has a site dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the Seiko 5 line but in general they do not provide very much information online about Seiko 5 watches. That is one of the main reasons we created this site. Another reason is the fantastic "Show off your Seiko 5" thread on the Watchuseek forum. That is the thread that convinced us of the greatness of the Seiko 5 line and prompted our first Seiko 5 purchase, the watch shown in the banner image.

Here are a few sites, forums and pages that are good places for Seiko-related information not specific to Seiko 5s and watch-related information not specific to Seiko.