Seiko Solar SNE032 Review & Complete Guide
If you are looking for a clean, long-lasting affordable timepiece for everyday wear, the Seiko solar SNE032 may just be the watch for you.
This watch has a classy and sleek design that combines sportiness with elegance and is manufactured by one of the most well-known and respected manufacturers of affordable timepieces in the world, Seiko.
In this article, we are looking closer at this watch and what it has to offer.
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Seiko Solar SNE032 case
The watch features a stainless steel case with a diameter of 37mm. The thickness measures 9.6mm. This means that it is a rather slim and small watch with a slim profile on the wrist. Having said this, the watch will work for a lot of different wrist sizes. And because it is built as an elegant everyday watch, the relatively small size makes it suitable for both formal and casual occasions.
The case has a sleek design with squared-off lugs which add a touch of sportiness. The upper side of the case has a brushed finish whereas the sides of the case are polished as a nice contrast.
The crown is positioned at the 3 o’clock position and is small, sitting slightly recessed into the case. The small crown ensures that it does not affect the symmetry of the case too much. And to go with the gold and steel theme, the crown is colored yellow gold.
The case has a thin polished yellow-gold bezel which also adds class and style to this watch, adding to its dressy appearance. The thin bezel design ensures that all focus is placed on the dial.
Like most Seiko watches at this price point, it uses a Hardlex crystal. The watch offers a water resistance of 30 meters/100 feet. In practice, it means that the watch is more or less resistant to water splashes but should not be submerged underwater.
Overall, for the price, the finish is actually really good. Now, it’s not on par with luxury watches, but still really good considering its price.
Seiko Solar SNE032 dial
The watch features a really appealing and clean and sleek white dial.
The white dial has a slightly polished finish which gives a classy look.
The dial has applied rectangular hour markers finished in yellow gold but with black center ”strips”. Worth noting is that the watch does not have any luminescence except for the hands. With that said, it can be a bit difficult to read the time in low-lit conditions, but for this type of timepiece, it is not crucial.
The hands of the watch match the hour markers and are rectangular with a sword-shaped tip. The hands are painted black to provide optimum contrast against the white background. As mentioned, the hands have, as mentioned, applied Lumibrite. As a subtle touch, the seconds hand of the watch is made in yellow gold.
Positioned at 3 o’clock, we have a day and date window with a black painted frame which is an iconic trait of many Seiko watches. The window has a white background and the day and date printings are made in black for optimum contrast.
All in all, the dial is clean, classy, and refined. And again, just like the case, it has a really great finish for the price. White dials are not that common on wristwatches, but they allow for a unique yet clean look.
SNE032 movement
The watch features the in-house Seiko quartz solar caliber V158. This is a quartz movement that has really clever solar technology. This solar movement has a really clever piece of technology which means it is powered by solar and ambient light which is directed to the movement through the dial. This means that you will not have to replace the movement like on traditional quartz watches. This is both convenient and good for the environment.
Watch enthusiasts may not like the fact that this watch has a quartz movement and not a mechanical movement, but for everyday wear, it is practical to have a movement that is both sturdy, reliable, and accurate. Compared to a mechanical movement, the quartz movement is much more accurate which is good to make sure you are always on time.
Strap
The watch is fitted on a stainless steel bracelet with polished yellow gold middle links.
The side links are made of stainless steel and have a satin-brushed finish. The bracelet has a folding clasp with a push-button clasp. The bracelet is built to have an integrated design which makes the whole design clean and refined. So whilst the bracelet uses regular spring bars and end links, it gives a sporty and clean design.
Now, speaking of the bracelet, as is common for affordable watches, the bracelet isn’t the best in terms of quality. The bracelet has a rattle and hollow feel. This has a slightly negative impact on the overall quality impression of this timepiece. However, with that said, this is to be expected and not really the end of the world considering its price. The bracelet still looks really good and goes very well with the overall design of the watch.
The gold middle link accents on the bracelet match the gold accents of the watch perfectly and really contribute to the elegant look of this timepiece.
Specifications
- Water resistance: 30 meters / 100 feet
- Crown: push-pull
- Thickness: 9.6 mm
- Lug width: 18 mm
- Movement: Seiko quartz Caliber V158
- Crystal: Hardlex
- Clasp: Fold-over clasp with a push-button release
- Diameter: 37mm
- Case back: Solid
- Clasp: Fold Over with Push Button Release
- Bezel: Fixed
- Crystal: Hardlex
Conclusion
To conclude this article and review, the Seiko solar SNE032 is a watch that offers great value for money.
The watch is made to be elegant and clean, whilst still retaining a touch of sportiness which also makes it suitable for everyday wear. With that said, this is an affordable and particle everyday watch that works for virtually any occasion, regardless if you’re wearing a suit or jeans.
Another great value proposition of this watch is that it is equipped with solar quartz movement. Not only is it very accurate but it is also not necessary to replace the battery.
All in all, you really cannot go wrong with this watch at this price point.
The Seiko Solar SNE032 is available to order on Amazon.
