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One Year With a Seiko 5: Does the Hype Hold Up?

Ellen Ashford · July 16, 2026
One Year With a Seiko 5: Does the Hype Hold Up?

Sixty dollars changed hands across a kitchen counter on a Tuesday in late January—cold enough that my breath fogged the air indoors, or close to it—and that’s the moment a Seiko 5 landed on my wrist for the first time, with me still silently arguing over whether I’d just made a sound decision. Twelve months … Read more

Categories Watch Reviews & Collecting Tags automatic watches, Seiko

Seiko 5 Review: The Watch I’ve Bought Seven Times and Keep Coming Back To

Ellen Ashford · July 2, 2026
Seiko 5 Review: The Watch I've Bought Seven Times and Keep Coming Back To

Seiko 5 Review: The Watch I’ve Bought Seven Times and Keep Coming Back To I own seven Seiko 5 watches. Not as a collector’s flex—I genuinely wear most of them. The SNK805 sits on my desk right now, case brushed to a soft matte from years of field work. The SRPD55 with its ocean-blue dial … Read more

Categories Watch Reviews & Collecting Tags buying guide, Seiko
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Ellen Ashford

Watch collector, fountain pen enthusiast, and lifelong journaler. Time & Ink is where I explore the craft of analog living — from vintage timepieces and fine stationery to the simple pleasure of putting pen to paper.

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