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EvilRyu · 18 August 2007, 07:38 AM

I search around on the web but can't find the differences between seiko and seiko 5? Anyone can help me out a little bit?

By the way, I have a yachtmaster but looking for another watch for daily beat up. I found this one. Any Recomendation?

Thanks

nodnarb757 · 18 August 2007, 09:06 AM

The differance between a Seiko 5 and a regular Seiko is 5 attributes
1. Automatic Movement
2. Water Resistant
3. Shock Resistant
4. Day Function
5. Date Function
There are exceptions to this rule. Some labeled as 5's actually meet only four attributes, but those are mostly 7s26 movements without the day function. Some Seikos meet all five and aren't labeled 5's. The label was introduced in the 70's at a time when a watch that had all those fuctions was far more expensive and the 5 became a marketing tool.
As far as the example you provided, that is a nice watch. You should also check out the SKX line. Really, any Seiko is a good choice, as their value most times vastly exceeds the money spent on them.

idoitsavant · 20 August 2007, 01:03 AM

The 7S25 comes with only the date. The 7S26 comes with the day and the date.
I would recommend the new 6R15 movement. It is built into their Spirit, Alpinist and Divers series.
Recently, I just bought the Samurai Titanium Orange dial online (which comes with the 7S25). It is on the wayyyy...

Tools · 20 August 2007, 07:43 AM

The 7s26 is an improvement (some extra jewels during the "jewel wars") in the older 17 jewel 7009A automatic movement Seiko introduced in 1970, and is different immediately than others by the crown between the 3 and 4 markers. This movement made it's way into their dive watches and top end mens watches to compete with Rolex and Omega in the Men's auto arena. These excellent movements became overshadowed by the increase in Quartz movements at the time..

Any of these movements would be excellent "daily beaters"

Here's an early Seiko with the 7009A. 35 years old and still an excellent timepiece keeping ~+2 seconds per day accuracy.

nodnarb757 · 20 August 2007, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by idoitsavant

The 7S25 comes with only the date. The 7S26 comes with the day and the date.
I would recommend the new 6R15 movement. It is built into their Spirit, Alpinist and Divers series.
Recently, I just bought the Samurai Titanium Orange dial online (which comes with the 7S25). It is on the wayyyy...

My fault, typo! I meant the 7s25, not the 6.

txrob779 · 10 September 2007, 08:37 AM

I have a 1977 6309 daydate Seiko. It is a great watch that has been a work horse for many years. I just bought a 1971 7006 19j Seiko in ssteel. Both have all 5.

The 6309 8101....my dads watch recently restored

nodnarb757 · 12 September 2007, 09:46 AM

Not technically a "5". Again, some examples have the 5 attributes and are not marked a Seiko 5. Yours is such an example, thus, not truly a "5" by Seiko definition. But that doesnt mean it isnt a beautiful example of Seiko value, longevity, and great looks!

SLRdude · 12 September 2007, 03:56 PM

How about this kind of Seiko?

Almost have a difficulty saying this... but it get more wrist time than my Omegas, and it got more wrist time than the Rolex. (before I sold it)

nodnarb757 · 13 September 2007, 02:10 AM

Woweeewowwow! Love that Spring Drive!

Steve54 · 13 September 2007, 08:23 AM

I should stop coming on this forum, i just find more and more watches i want to buy!

Thats a cracking watch

desteoh · 13 September 2007, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by comatox

How about this kind of Seiko?

Almost have a difficulty saying this... but it get more wrist time than my Omegas, and it got more wrist time than the Rolex. (before I sold it)

Nice wath.....

18 August 2007, 07:38 AM	#1
EvilRyu "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: usa Posts: 2	Seiko VS Seiko 5? I search around on the web but can't find the differences between seiko and seiko 5? Anyone can help me out a little bit? By the way, I have a yachtmaster but looking for another watch for daily beat up. I found this one. Any Recomendation? Thanks

20 August 2007, 07:43 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,502	The 7s26 is an improvement (some extra jewels during the "jewel wars") in the older 17 jewel 7009A automatic movement Seiko introduced in 1970, and is different immediately than others by the crown between the 3 and 4 markers. This movement made it's way into their dive watches and top end mens watches to compete with Rolex and Omega in the Men's auto arena. These excellent movements became overshadowed by the increase in Quartz movements at the time.. Any of these movements would be excellent "daily beaters" Here's an early Seiko with the 7009A. 35 years old and still an excellent timepiece keeping ~+2 seconds per day accuracy. Last edited by Tools; 10 September 2007 at 09:23 AM..

12 September 2007, 09:46 AM	#7
nodnarb757 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toledo Watch: you gonna do? Posts: 224	Not technically a "5". Again, some examples have the 5 attributes and are not marked a Seiko 5. Yours is such an example, thus, not truly a "5" by Seiko definition. But that doesnt mean it isnt a beautiful example of Seiko value, longevity, and great looks! Last edited by nodnarb757; 13 September 2007 at 02:09 AM..

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SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	How about this kind of Seiko? Almost have a difficulty saying this... but it get more wrist time than my Omegas, and it got more wrist time than the Rolex. (before I sold it) __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

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18 August 2007, 09:06 AM	#2
nodnarb757 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toledo Watch: you gonna do? Posts: 224	The differance between a Seiko 5 and a regular Seiko is 5 attributes 1. Automatic Movement 2. Water Resistant 3. Shock Resistant 4. Day Function 5. Date Function There are exceptions to this rule. Some labeled as 5's actually meet only four attributes, but those are mostly 7s26 movements without the day function. Some Seikos meet all five and aren't labeled 5's. The label was introduced in the 70's at a time when a watch that had all those fuctions was far more expensive and the 5 became a marketing tool. As far as the example you provided, that is a nice watch. You should also check out the SKX line. Really, any Seiko is a good choice, as their value most times vastly exceeds the money spent on them.

20 August 2007, 01:03 AM	#3
idoitsavant Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Ivan Location: singapore Watch: WGDJ Posts: 177	The 7S25 comes with only the date. The 7S26 comes with the day and the date. I would recommend the new 6R15 movement. It is built into their Spirit, Alpinist and Divers series. Recently, I just bought the Samurai Titanium Orange dial online (which comes with the 7S25). It is on the wayyyy...

10 September 2007, 08:37 AM	#6
txrob779 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Ft.Worth, Texas Posts: 488	I have a 1977 6309 daydate Seiko. It is a great watch that has been a work horse for many years. I just bought a 1971 7006 19j Seiko in ssteel. Both have all 5. The 6309 8101....my dads watch recently restored

13 September 2007, 02:10 AM	#9
nodnarb757 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toledo Watch: you gonna do? Posts: 224	Woweeewowwow! Love that Spring Drive!

13 September 2007, 08:23 AM	#10
Steve54 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Steve Location: UK Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 27	I should stop coming on this forum, i just find more and more watches i want to buy! Thats a cracking watch

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