The Seiko 5 Sports SRP297K1 (SRP297) is a black-dial automatic sports watch built around Seiko’s workhorse calibre 4R36. It pairs a roughly 40.8 mm stainless steel case, unidirectional timing bezel, day-date at 3 o’clock, and a steel bracelet—an everyday mechanical package that still reads like a proper sports Seiko rather than a dress watch.
If you are comparing Seiko 5 sports models, the SRP297 sits in the mid-size sports family: larger and more tool-oriented than the compact SNK field watches, but less of a full diver silhouette than some 42.5 mm 5 Sports references. Hardlex crystal, LumiBrite hands and markers, and a display screw-down case back keep the formula practical. Water resistance is 100 metres (10 bar)—suitable for swimming and shower splash in normal use, not for scuba.
Why the SRP297K1 works as a daily automatic
- Calibre 4R36: automatic with manual winding and hacking seconds, 24 jewels, about 41 hours power reserve when fully wound.
- Black sports dial: clear markers and luminous hands for quick reading at a desk or outdoors.
- Unidirectional bezel: simple elapsed-time tracking for parking, cooking, or gym intervals.
- Day and date: bilingual-capable day wheel and date at 3 o’clock—classic Seiko 5 layout.
- ~40.8 mm steel case: about 12.5 mm thick with 20 mm lug width; wearable without the bulk of larger dive cases.
- Steel bracelet: ready to wear from the box; easy to swap straps later on 20 mm lugs.
- Hardlex crystal and exhibition case back—durable glass and a view of the rotor.
Who it suits
Buyers looking for a Seiko 5 SRP297 or SRP297K1 as a first or second automatic: black dial, metal bracelet, and enough water resistance for an Australian week of commute, weekends, and light swimming. It suits anyone who wants day-date convenience without stepping up to a dedicated Prospex diver.
Specifications
- Reference: SRP297K1 (SRP297)
- Movement: Seiko 4R36 automatic (manual wind, hacking), 24 jewels
- Power reserve: approximately 41 hours
- Case: stainless steel, about 40.8 mm diameter, about 12.5 mm thick
- Crystal: Hardlex
- Dial: black, luminous hands and markers
- Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, day, date
- Bezel: unidirectional rotating
- Case back: exhibition, screw-down
- Bracelet: stainless steel, 20 mm lug width
- Water resistance: 100 m / 10 bar
- Gender: men’s sizing (unisex wear depending on wrist)
Frequently asked questions
What movement does the Seiko SRP297K1 use?
It uses Seiko’s calibre 4R36: a self-winding mechanical movement with manual winding, hacking seconds, day-date, 24 jewels, and roughly 41 hours of power reserve.
What is the water resistance of the SRP297K1?
100 metres (10 bar). That is appropriate for swimming and everyday exposure. It is not a professional dive watch; rinse after salt water and service gaskets as needed.
Is the SRP297K1 suitable for everyday wear?
Yes. The black dial, steel bracelet, and mid-40 mm case size make it a straightforward daily sports automatic for work and weekends.
How does the SRP297 compare to the Seiko SNK809?
The SNK809 is a smaller ~37 mm field watch with 30 m resistance and the older 7S26-style architecture. The SRP297K1 is a larger sports model with a timing bezel, 100 m rating, and 4R36 with hand-wind and hacking.
What is the case size of the SRP297K1?
About 40.8 mm across, roughly 12.5 mm thick, with 20 mm lug width. Exact feel depends on wrist size and how the bracelet is sized.
Where can I buy the Seiko SRP297K1 in Australia?
This SRP297K1 is listed at Chronospride for Australian buyers, with authentic stock inspected before dispatch and free shipping Australia-wide on eligible orders.
Authentic stock, inspected before dispatch. Free shipping Australia-wide on eligible orders. Covered by Chronospride’s 12 months warranty, handled by our team. See our authenticity and warranty page.
| Face-Colour | Black |
|---|---|
| Lug-Width | 20mm |
| Case Thickness | 12.5mm |
| Case-Size | 40.8mm |
| GTIN | 4954628152053 |
| MPN | SRP297K1 |
| UPC | 4954628152053 |
| Watch-Shape | Round |
| Water-Resistance-Rating | 100 m (10 ATM) |
| Gender | Men's |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Brand | Seiko |
| Band-Material | Stainless Steel |
| Case-Colour | Silver |
| Case-Material | Stainless Steel |
| Band-Colour | Silver |
| EAN | 4954628152053 |
| Band-Width | 20mm |
| Jewels | 24 |
| Calibre | 4R36 |
| Power reserve | 41 hours |