Seiko

Seiko Men's SNA765 Chronograph Black Ion Watch

• Reliable Japanese-quartz movement
• Strong Mineral crystal protects dial from scratches
• Case diameter: 45 mm

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Offering a bold, contemporary look, this Seiko Streamline men's chronograph timepiece features a black anodized TiCN compound-plated stainless steel watch case that's surrounded by uniquely styled integrated stainless steel bracelet in black. The dotted black watch face includes three chrono dials, luminous hour dots, luminous hands (with red seconds hand), and a date window at 3 o'clock. The chronograph can measure events down to 1/5 of a second and it has a 60-minute capacity. Other features include a screwdown case back, an alarm, scratch-resistant mineral crystal, and water resistance to 100 meters (330 feet)--offering protection from accidental splashes as well suitable for swimming, snorkeling, and light recreational diving.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 3.8 x 3.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000IBNPDA
• Item model number: SNA765
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,932 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

44 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars beauty and function, June 22, 2007

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M. Mote (NY, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Seiko Men's SNA765 Chronograph Black Ion Watch (Watch)

This is the first watch I've ever owned that caused people to spontaneously compliment my taste in timepieces. It's *very* good looking and the photos you'll find do not do it justice. It's not exactly black, but when you look at it face-on it's nearly black in most settings. From the side, though, it's a rich dark gray. The contrasting gloss and matte titanium finishes are very pleasing. The crystal is gorgeous and though the many features may make it seem a bit busy at first, you will find it clear and user-friendly. Controls are very smooth and responsive. It is comfortable and despite being largely steel under the titanium shell, it is not a heavy watch. The fact that it's a great bargain should not go unnoticed, either. The vendor left their retail price sticker on the package when they shipped it, and I can only say I was very satisfied when I compared this to what I paid. This is an excellent watch. Durable and functional enough to wear in nearly any setting, and also attractive enough to inspire spontaneous "Wow, that's a great watch!" comments from people. Highly recommended. I am delighted with it.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Price Up, Discontinued, Order Quick!, April 11, 2009

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Library Picks Reviews "Library Picks Staff" (Worldwide) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Seiko Men's SNA765 Chronograph Black Ion Watch (Watch)

Are you curious that all the other reviews say "under $200" and the price is closer to $400? That's because ALL the vendors are now running out of this watch, including Amazon, and STUPID SEIKO (great quality company otherwise) has decided to permanently discontinue this awesome watch!

There are two reasons to select a watch: good price for great function and good price for "sizzle" value. If you are 100% pragmatic, go for the Timex. If you have even the least bit of desire for sizzle-- this IS the one!

I confess that I've mostly been the Timex type, not the Swiss watch afficiando, or collector. My $20 watch died, and I was attracted to this one for two reasons (you will laugh): 1. Good size for small wrists in Seiko quality and a "sports" look and 2. Ease of adjusting the links yourself. Well, was I in for a surprise. I had no concept of how many people would say "WHAT IS that?" "WHERE did you get that?" Wow, now I get why people like the sizzle side. Whether you're in grubs or dress mode, it fits in-- you don't need one for sports/ leisure and one for business with this design. I've never had so many people comment on a watch, partly because mine have been so ho-hum, but mostly because this is an incredible look, with the contrasting mirror-like band spine and the contrasting grey/black face with red and white accents. I looked at over 30 other Seikos before deciding on this one-- save yourself all that surfing! Don't fault me for being obsessive, this is a lot to spend!

I also found that the "fix it" scratch repair pen seen on TV (by simoniz) works great for covering tiny nicks on the band. This is a permanent "ink" cover up, and I've also read that a simple permanent metal "magic marker" inks also work. Only one warning: these will eventually run out of stock, will not be made again, and as the supply dwindles, MSR, now over 500, will likely make these $450 plus, if you can get them at all. That's a LOT of money for a Timex guy! This is a big admission: for the first watch I ever bought that's over $300, I have no regrets! It's got a real look of class and success in a time when it's tough to achieve either. If you get this for your guy, I GUARANTEE he'll be blown away, even if he doesn't consider himself a "watch look" person.

Quick tips: 1. If you have a small wrist, the band will be very large, however, it's quite easy to remove links (between 4 and 5 will need to go), and the face, once on, looks awesome even with a small wrist. To remove the links, get a safety pin, and look at both sides of the pins in the band. One side will have a little score mark that looks like a screw, the other will have just a tiny rounded dot. Push in on the pin with your safety pin FROM the side with the dot NOT the "screw" looking (scored) side (otherwise you'll break the pin trying to take it completely out). If you have to remove 5, take two links from one side and three from the other.

2. When you first take the watch out of the box, if it seems like the clasp is IMPOSSIBLE to open (as in way too tight) do NOT try to force it open! This clasp has two little rectangular safety button catches you simply push in to pop the band clasp open! This prevents the band from becoming bent and eventually popping open all the time and is a quality feature, but if you've never had a watch with one of these, you might start trying to pry too hard and ruin the band. Once you see the little side buttons, it opens with ease.

3. ONE WARNING: Since these have been in stock for 2 to 3 years now, the battery life is VERY limited! It's likely that your battery will only last a few months from other feedback we've seen, and ours only lasted a month. Amazon will give you a credit for the battery-- but since you can get 5 for $7, that's not the issue, it's the $50 a jeweler will charge you to open and seal a dive worthy watch! You CAN replace the battery yourself (it is a SR927W), BUT you'll need a case back opener. The best case back opener and batteries are both available here on Amazon-- see the product links that follow. You should use the ROUND bits that come with the opener (7 to 15 bucks) for any Seiko product. On this particular watch, you'll also have to remove the band, or the caseback opending tool (shaped like a little ratchet wrench) won't turn. The nice thing if you pick up these supplies is that you can change virtually any watch battery afterwards, saving big bucks and lots of trips to the jeweler. Product links: Watch Opener Screw Back Remover Wrench, battery: Energizer 399BP Watch Battery

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Deal, November 13, 2007

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kipao (Californ-i-a) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Seiko Men's SNA765 Chronograph Black Ion Watch (Watch)

I don't need to comment anymore on how great the watch is. Just read the review by M. Mote of NY, NY. It was very helpful to me when I was deciding to buy the watch. He got it right on!

I have a small wrist and was concerned about the size of the dial. But after receiving it, it fit my wrist nicely. The watch is 43 mm wide from one end to the tip of the crown (listed as 41 mm diameter), the crystal is 30 mm in diameter, and it's 13mm thick. Out of the box, I thought that the watch was heavy and bulky but that impression soon went away as I got the watch properly fitted and I started wearing it.


This watch is almost perfect. I say almost because there are a couple of features that I would like on it:

1. A perpetual calendar so I don't have to keep adjusting the date as it always goes up to 31.
2. Kinetic or Eco-Drive type power source so you don't have to replace the batteries ever.

Having owned a more complex and feature laden Chronograph, I found all of the adjustments and features easy to use. Highly Recommended!