There’s something satisfying about wearing a watch that doesn’t need a battery. And if you’ve been thinking about picking up your first automatic watch, the Seiko 5 Sports SRPD55 is a pretty tempting place to start. With its black dial, stainless steel bracelet, and classic dive-watch-inspired design, it’s the kind of watch you can wear to work, out to dinner, or just about anywhere else.

Walmart currently has the Seiko 5 Sports SRPD55K1 on sale for $275 as an early Black Friday deal, down from its displayed $325 price. That’s $50 off, or about 15%. Better yet, Seiko lists this model for $350, so Walmart’s deal comes in $75 below the manufacturer’s listed price. The watch was available to add to cart when checked on November 13, although pricing and inventory can change.

Seiko 5 Sports SRPD55 Automatic Watch — $275 at Walmart

Shop the $275 Black Friday deal at Walmart

It’s easy to see why this model has become such an appealing entry point into mechanical watches. The black dial is clean and easy to read, with bold hour markers, a day-date window at 3 o’clock, and a rotating bezel you can use to keep track of elapsed time. It has the sporty look of a dive watch without feeling like something you’d only wear on vacation.

The case measures 42.5 millimeters across, 13.4 millimeters thick, and 46 millimeters from lug to lug. That’s a fairly substantial watch, so it’s worth comparing those measurements with one you already own if you have smaller wrists. You also get Seiko’s Hardlex crystal, 10-bar water resistance, and a 22-millimeter lug width if you’d rather swap the bracelet for a strap. Just don’t mistake it for a certified professional dive watch.

What really makes this Seiko interesting is what’s inside. Its 24-jewel 4R36 automatic movement winds itself as you wear it, although you can also wind it by hand. It beats 21,600 times per hour and has approximately 41 hours of power reserve. You can even stop the seconds hand while setting the time, which is a nice touch at this price.

There are a couple of things to know before buying. Unlike a quartz watch, an automatic won’t keep running indefinitely when you take it off, and its timekeeping won’t be quite as precise. Leave it sitting all weekend and you may have to reset it Monday morning. On the plus side, there’s something undeniably cool about being able to see the movement working through the display caseback.

Is the Seiko 5 Sports Worth Buying?

If you want a good-looking everyday watch with a real mechanical movement, the SRPD55 has a lot going for it. You get a versatile black-and-steel design, a useful day-date display, and a movement that makes this feel more special than your average fashion watch. We haven’t tested this particular watch, but the specifications make a convincing case.

One thing worth checking before you place an order is who’s selling the watch. The Walmart listing is a marketplace offer, so confirm the seller and warranty terms at checkout rather than assuming you’re buying directly from Walmart or an authorized Seiko dealer. And, as with any Black Friday offer, the price and inventory could change.

If you decide to change up the look later, our guide to watch strap-changing tools can help you get started.

Sources: Walmart listing; Seiko SRPD55 specifications; Seiko movement instructions.