Your vintage seiko chronograph buying guide hodinkee. Instruction customer service seiko watch corporation. This model will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 9r spring drive movement. Previous to this seiko used a seven digit serial number with a similar format. Turning point for the seiko astron special page is now available. The srq031 celebrates the 55th anniversary of seiko s first chronograph. On the hour, the clock plays a melody 12 hifi melodies. Of course the year could be 66, 86, 96 or even 2006. Other clues to the model decade can be the watch styling or branding, for example seiko advan models are associated with the 1970s. How to identify a seiko watch by the serial number. For example, the seiko orange monster skx781 has a calibercase number of 7s260351. On january, 2016 seiko revealed 5 new prospex divers in a new series called transocean. Dating your model follows the standard seiko serial numbering system, whereby the first number indicates the year 1, 2 or 3 for 1991, 1992 and 1993, the second alphanumerical character shows the month of manufacture 1 to 9 and o, n, d, and the four remaining numbers are the serial in that series. How to identify a seiko watch by the serial number our.
Vintage watch site an online resource understanding seiko serial numbers. The original seiko rubber band is a black heavy duty strap with a stainless steel buckle. The 1960s saw many in the watch industry looking to capitalise on increased demand for automatic watches. I was wondering if there is a lookup table or some reference document that would allow me to track down the model designation based on the calibercase numbers. The serial numbers on modern seiko models are comprised of 6 digits. Seiko model codes as someone who has cataloged well over 1,000 seiko 5 models i wish there were more of a system to the model numbers. Seiko sportura, solar, perpetual, alarm chronograph, screwdown crown, 100m waterresistance, sapphire crystal, a lovely strap unusual for seiko wonderful watches, cheap straps. I get a bit confused when i am researching and comparing different seiko models due to the fact that i cannot find a definitive list that show all models and their specification movement, case diameter etc.
The catalogs contain a life size image of the watch, pricing and general details for the model. There are many designs and styles of seiko wrist watches. Seiko watch corporation has been designing and manufacturing quality watches since 1881. Due to its contents, this product cannot be shipped via our priority service or sent to alaska, hawaii, p. Below is a massive project that has been the better part of the last year in the process. Seiko diver skx0k1 mens wrist watch for sale online ebay. Each seiko watch has a unique serial number that can be used to identify the specific series, model and year of the watch. Download now any manual for seiko qhr016 atomic search. Please note that additional seiko resources can be found on the wonderful site. I have a question regarding seiko model numbers visavis calibercase numbers.
Seiko serial number to manufacture date decoder simple and quick, this page allows you to determine the exact date of manufacture of a seiko watch basing on the caliber and serial number printed on the bottom plate or in the edge. Seiko mens sne102 stainless steel solar watch with brown leather strap, multicolor dial. Royal silverseiko typewriter model serial number database. Radiowave controlled watches are serviced only by the service center which is equipped with a shield room and time signal generators. Both models utilize seiko s top modern automatic chronograph movement, caliber 8r48. The six digit serial numbers are found on seiko models beginning from 1966. The release of this watch seems to be part of an ongoing trend where seiko takes a significant model from its past, gives it the modern topshelf treatment, packing in the best movement available along with goodies like zaratsu polishing, and releases the watch in limited quantities.
Original seiko watch bands replacement straps genuine. Browse the companys online site to help you narrow down possibilities on the design year if you. It will have a combination of letters and numbers ex. Probably this is the worst most detailed database of all seiko production since 1950 over the web, including movement revisions ex. Click here to download the 1982 seiko case servicing guide. Oct 21, 2009 i have a question regarding seiko model numbers visavis calibercase numbers. Thanks to the generosity of some of our members especially gary fredericks we have been able to scan and collect a large collection of vintage seiko catalogs ranging from the late 1960s to h2 1985. Today, felix kicks off a new series of posts aimed at highlighting the best value in mechanical wristwatches.
Search results for seiko watch serial numbers from. Enter your watchs model number directly into the site search bar search. No model number on the bottom below the 6 i just says japan inside from the back looks the same but has the seikosha and 15 jewels inside the back cover there is nothing, but the numbers 0010158 and that logo of a bird, which i cant locate if it is a seiko logo. Diamonds, presage, prospex, coutura, recraft, essentials, mens, womens. Send us an email, chat with us if you need assistance. Seiko sportura white dial ss leather chrono solar quartz men. This time round, i will do a quick run down of the year 2002 seiko catalog. If you scour the internet long enough, you may get lucky and find pdfs of seikos current and past watch catalogs. Seikos have the date of manufacture written into the serial number which is engraved on the back of the watch also the movementmodel numbers are also engraved onto the case back. Write out the entire serial number and the breakdown of its components for future reference and add it to your collection. The first number represents the year and the second number or letter represents the month 19 for jan. Browse this collection, which includes timepieces for men and women. Manuals for each of our watches are available for download in pdf format.
This reference model number is a combination of two numbers. Most seikos have a retail model number that is displayed in the store but not written anywhere on the watch. On each prize drawing date, there will be a total of one 1 prize awarded. Hi everyone, i am a newbie to this forum and have started putting together a collection of watches including seiko divers. Each of these two numbers are four digits long and they are separated by a hyphen. In 1969, seiko delivered by introducing what was arguably the worlds first automatic chronograph, the seiko 69. The automatic diving watch grand seiko hibeat 3600 professional 600m with reference number sbgh255 costs around 10,000 euros. The month and last digit of the seikoa date of manufacture is calculated using the serial. We design and develop our own movements using leadingedge technology. Novak makes history with his eighth australian open.
In addition to what you mentioned i can say that models beginning with sny, sua, and sym are womens models with 4206 and 4207 movements and that even numbered models are the gold ones bezel, hands and. When it comes to design, it is hard to tell the difference, however. How do you find out how old a seiko is by serial numbers. The ultimate seiko monster collectors guide 60clicks. Exceptions are serial numbers preceded by up towhere you can assume that the numbers reported in that subsection are december 31, end of year numbers or rows where a month is given in the month column. The second character can be a letter but the rest are all numbers. The ivory dial is textured with a chickenwire hatching, the lume is fabulous and it looks gorgeous with its tachymeter bezel and innovative date display the stop.
Usually it means we have a copy of the document in question, but it might be in the form of a later edition list. Snxj67 might be the black version of that watch, so that one is probably a nearby number i. Some very recent model seiko 5s have the serial number printed not on the glass but along the caseback rim. The words 200 m on the dial are the only mark that reveals one is looking at an sla017. Dress up your walls or bedside table with clocks for your home. Ive had good experiences with seiko watches over the years, so when my old non seiko died, i picked this model both because of its classic looks, its daydate display, and because my interest was piqued by the builtin solarrecharging for the battery, especially since this last feature added little or no cost compared to the direct non.
He has many great articles and reference materials about seiko watches on that site. Seiko qhr016 atomic illustrated parts list illustrated parts list seiko qhr016 atomic this parts catalog or illustrated parts list is a detailed description of all spare parts that compose the product. May 14, 2008 we are seiko malaysia authorised dealer all unit guaranteed to be original unit. To determine what seiko watch band fits your timepiece, look on the back of your watch and find the engraved model number. Recently ive seen an increase in the number of posts regarding js and ks in certain seiko model numbers as well as some confusion as to what all those letters and numbers mean. Seiko instruments thermal printer division, a global leader in thermal printing technology, offers a complete array of high performance kiosk printers, reliable mobile printers, compact thermal printer mechanisms, and more. This is where knowing the different model and case styles helps. Ive had good experiences with seiko watches over the years, so when my old nonseiko died, i picked this model both because of its classic looks, its daydate display, and because my interest was piqued by the builtin solarrecharging for the. This article focuses on its earliest incarnations, the 69600x.
These pdf documents are a great source of information for doing research on seikos excellent past catalog of timepieces. The new 40mm seiko diving watch is almost 3 mm larger than the original model. Seiko watch catalog pdf library watch hunter watch. The two limited models, sbdc043 and sbdc045, are made in collaboration with briefcase manufacturer zero halliburton. Download now any manual for seiko qhr016 atomic manuals search. Page 8 in case of conventional quartz movements, the hands should be installed immediately after the date changes by turning the crown. They will be available to the market on january 29th. Website featuring seiko usa watches for direct purchase from seiko.
You can also download the my citizen app to keep your setting instructions. As the different catalogs were released the formatting changed and some of the details provided for the watches were updated. Sep 01, 2019 the 1960s saw many in the watch industry looking to capitalise on increased demand for automatic watches. Seiko watches all prices for seiko watches on chrono24. If you search for the dial reference 7s26 0224, it seems to be a discontinued model. You can use the seiko serial number in conjunction with the movement number to calculate the year of manufacture. The table above does not cover all the date dial available. The 1972 supplemental pages can be identified by their page numbers including a. The other number you will need is the serial number.
Find and shopping results for seiko serial number database from. Hi gani, typically the second number in the serial is the case number, with the first being the movement. Because seiko produces a variety of designs, styles and brands, the serial number becomes the main identification tag for each product. The marking also confirms the model number as 0124 with a case type of 0049. The major update, aesthetically, is the inclusion of three registers, including a running seconds indicator. Seek the simple elegance reflected in the craftsmanship and style of watches by seiko. Many, if not all of the vintage catalogs that i collected likely came from anthonys collection. Like the previous catalog, this is also a far east catalog and. Exploded views allow to identify all the part numbers and associated parts with the product in case they need to be replaced.
So since im super bored at work and because my job could be done by a trained monkey. The 1972 supplemental pages can be identified by their page numbers including a dash, e. Seiko 7a38 by the numbers database an appreciation of the worlds first analogue quartz chronograph. In the example images the reference model number is highlighted in red. The model on the right sbgr087 seems to be an automatic model using the 9s65 movement. Seikos have the date of manufacture written into the serial number which is engraved on the back of the watch also the movement model numbers are also engraved onto the case back. Citizen watch setting instruction support manuals citizen. This format does not seem to have been accepted by retailers and the 1973 volume 2 issue returns to a traditional bound format.
Ship within malaysia rm10 watch will be send out within 23 working days after confirmation of payment by poslaju. The serial number indicates the last digit of the year and month made in the formay ymxxxxx where months go 19,o,n,d so a 8n1234 would be nov. All come with international guarantee card, user manual and seiko box. This will be great for people who prefer leather strap. Check the case number and refer to seiko casing parts catalogue or watch parts catalogue cd rom to choose a corresponding date dial.
Seiko is one of the few fully integrated watch manufactures. This diver strap will fit models skh779 and other older models that uses 20mm bands. No other model or numbers appear anywhere on the watch. Seiko a guide to understanding model numbers good day fellow enthusiasts.
Royal silverseiko reference numbers indicates source data the current list maintainer has access to. Indepth your vintage seiko chronograph buying guide editors note. They also have a reference model number that is written on the case back. Seiko catalog pdfs going back to 1969 can be found here for researching old seiko watches. Indepth your vintage seiko chronograph buying guide. What i find most interesting about this watch is that it very subtly acknowledges a monumental moment in not. A great place to find out about your vintage seiko watch. Snxj67 might be the black version of that watch, so that one is. It is waterproof to 600 m 60 bar and has a titanium case. If the serial number is shown as a range xxxxxxxx it indicates that we know the entire range of serial numbers for the given year. Seiko 5 sports celebrates a legendary guitar, brian mays red special the remarkable achievement of the seiko quartz astron lives on.
Seiko watches have a 6 or 7 character serial number on their casebacks. We are seiko malaysia authorised dealer all unit guaranteed to be original unit. Seiko sportura white dial ss leather chrono solar quartz. Heres another installment of catalog post for those who enjoy the year 2000 seiko catalog that i posted previously. Our goal with hodinkee from day 1 has not been to discuss and show you expensive watches, just watches that are genuinely worth the prices for which they sell. The last four digits represent the model number you are looking for. Trust one of these watches to keep you on time, wherever youre headed.
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