Seiko Solar SNE473P1 Review
If you are looking for a clean, durable, and long-lasting timepiece and you put utmost importance on legibility, the Seiko SNE473P1 may be the perfect watch for you.
There are many Seiko watches on the market, but whilst they are all beautiful in their own way, not all of them put the utmost importance on legibility. As wristwatches have become more and more statement pieces of our personality and an accessory, it feels that less and less focus has been put on legibility. And after all, that is the original purpose of a wristwatch.
If you find that some watches can be hard to read the time on and struggle to find a nice and reliable watch that enables just that, this watch is definitely worth considering.
In this article, we will review and look at the SNE473P1 in detail to understand what it is all about.
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Seiko Solar SNE473P1 case
The watch has a stainless steel case with a diameter of 43mm.
Because of the large dial, the watch is perceived as quite large on the wrist. In terms of finish, it actually punches well above its own weight if you consider the price. The watch has satin-brushed lugs, Polished bevels, and brushed sides. This combination of brushed and polished elements, including bevels are details that you primarily find on premium timepieces, so to find it on the SNE473P1 is a huge plus. The lugs are also quite short, which allows for a larger dial to fit on the wrist.
To make it easier to change straps, it has lug holes.
To add to the versatility of this timepiece, it has a 100m/330 feet water resistance which makes it suitable for swimming but not scuba diving.
The crown is large and positioned at 3 o’clock. It has notches to provide a better grip. It is a push-pull crown and not a screw-down.
Interesting to note about the design is that both the bezel and crystal sit tall on the case. This means the bezel is actually quite thick. It is also satin-finished on the top and has knurled sides.
The watch has a Hardlex crystal, which is commonly used by Seiko in this price range. Hardlex is not as tough as sapphire crystal but harder than regular mineral glass.
Seiko Solar SNE473P1 dial
The SNE473P1 puts the utmost importance on legibility. After all, that is, at least originally, the most important reason to wear a watch. However, what says that just because a watch has good legibility does it need to be ugly? That’s right, no one. And Seiko has succeeded very well with this.
The watch has a green dial with a brushed sunburst finish which, in some lights, has more of a grey hue which really makes the dial feel alive and vibrant. And as you know with sunburst dials, they reflect the light beautifully, especially when the sunlight hits them.
To provide optimum legibility, it has large painted hour markers made with Arabic numerals and painted in white to create a good contrast against the dial. The large Arabic numerals are what first catches the eye when looking at this watch. The case itself is 11.00mm in thickness.
In addition, the dial is large, both because of its size, but also because of its relatively thin bezel.
Positioned at 3 o’clock, we have Seiko’s signature day and date window. This is yet another feature that helps make this watch even more practical.
Seiko Solar SNE473P1 movement
The watch is part of Seiko’s solar collection, which means it uses a very interesting and impressive piece of technology to power it.
Seiko’s solar innovation is, as the name suggests, based on solar energy to power the movement. The watch catches the sunlight (and ambient light) which is then, through solar energy technology, converted into power for the battery. With this technology, it means that you won’t have to change the battery, which is both good for the environment and your convenience.
The fact that it is not mechanical may scare away the most devoted watch enthusiasts, but the combination of quartz accuracy and good legibility makes this watch great for people who are just looking for a watch to do what it is meant to do – tell the time.
Its quartz movement makes it particularly light as well.
Seiko SNE473P1 strap
The watch has a lug width of 22mm and is presented on a brown leather strap with a steel tang buckle.
The leather strap helps add to the classic and elegant look of this timepiece. Together with the leather strap, it is particularly suitable for everyday use and even more formal occasions.
But if you want to give it a different look, you can simply switch straps.
Specifications
- Thickness/height: 11.00mm
- Diameter: 43mm
- Water-resistance: 100m/10ATM/330 feet
- Lug width: 22mm
- Movement: Seiko quartz solar
Conclusion
All in all, the Seiko Solar SNE473P1 is a great watch for someone who is looking for a clean, elegant, and practical timepiece with great legibility.
It is equipped with some interesting pieces of technology and innovation in the form of Seiko’s solar movement which makes it even more practical and of course interesting.
At this price point, you cannot go wrong with this watch as an everyday timepiece.
The Seiko Solar SNE473P1 is available to order on Amazon.
