The Seiko movement and model number can be found on the caseback in two sets of 4 digits joined by a dash. The first 4 are the movement calibre number, the second four are the case/model number. Also check that the engraving is neat, evenly spaced, aligned and features sharp edges.
How do I identify my Seiko watch?
Seiko watches have a 6 or 7 character serial number on their casebacks. The second character can be a letter but the rest are all numbers. You can use the Seiko serial number in conjunction with the movement number to calculate the year of manufacture.
Where is the serial number on a Seiko watch?
Seiko watches use a 6 or 7 digit serial number stamped on the caseback. This serial number contains digits indicating the date. The first digit translates to the year and the second shows the month.
How can I tell if my Seiko SKX is real?
Some SKX fakes will have a “10” that has a line on the “1”. Genuine Seiko SKX bezels have a straight line for the “1” in the “10”, so if you see anything besides this, the bezel isn't OEM. The lume pip at the 12 o'clock position is another thing to check on an SKX bezel insert.
Is Seiko a high end brand?
Seiko is not a luxury watch brand, as Seiko outsources part of its manufacturing process and offers affordable watches. Seiko does have a sister company, Grand Seiko, which does make luxury watches. Not all of the Seiko watches are classed as luxury watches, but some are.
Is Grand Seiko Spring Drive reliable?
Spring Drive is the most accurate watch on the market now. It's more precise than METAS certified Master Chronometer and COSC certified Chronometer watches. And it's twice as accurate than Rolex Chronometer Superlative.
Is Seiko Spring Drive Good?
Accurate and precise. The Spring Drive was made to compete with quartz watches' accuracy. In particular, it has a rating of +/- 1 second per day, which is twice as accurate as of the most precise superlative chronometer of Rolex. To add, it is significantly more accurate than your average COSC-certified watch.
Are Grand seikos a good investment?
Grand Seiko is a brand that provides way much more value for your money in the field of watchmaking. The quality is incredible, most other brands can't provide that kind of craftsmanship for twice the money. However the value is limited to watchmaking only, and specific fields of watchmaking to be honest.
Will Grand Seiko go up in value?
Generally speaking, they are somewhat mid pack with most models if you buy at recommended retail: you will see value retained at between about 50–65% for a 3 year old watch in very good condition.
Why Seiko is still underrated?
Why is Seiko still underrated? - Quora. Seiko is underrated because the fundamental mistake that they make is to try to stretch one brand across multiple styles and price segments.