Is Seiko 7S26 discontinued?

The 7S26 was first released in 1996, but its production has since been discontinued.

Is the 7S26 movement good?

After all, 7S26 is a legacy caliber and if you’re a watch lover, you’d surely love to keep it alive and well as much as possible. But other than that, especially minding the price range of the watches 7S26 runs, the conclusion is that this is probably the best value movement you can get for the money.

What is the most accurate Seiko automatic movement?

The Grand Seiko T0 Constant-Force Tourbillon caliber, introduced as of September 2020, brings together the Tourbillon and the constant-force transmission mechanism on a coaxial axis, a first in the history of watchmaking, claims to be the world’s most accurate mechanical movement.

Why are Seiko 5s so cheap?

Why is Seiko 5 so Cheap? Call it Japanese efficiency! A lot of the parts and toolings are older and paid off, and the construction of the movement is mostly mechanized. This is especially true of the 7S26 movement.

How many years will a Seiko 5 automatic last?

A Seiko 5 watch can last anywhere from five years to over 25 years. The wide range is due to a variety of wildcards. For example, dust build-up can eventually cause a break in an old Seiko 5’s 7S26B movement. However, this will likely take decades.

Are Seiko watches a Good Investment?

Well, assuming they’re not all pre-sold already. And assuming you have a genuine passion and appreciation for Seiko dive watches. Then yes, absolutely. If you missed out on the chance to buy one of the first two re-editions, this is a great opportunity to make amends.

What automatic watch keeps the best time?

The new Zenith Defy Lab (and this year’s upgrade, the Inventor) is said to be the most accurate mechanical watch ever made, beating at 15Hz and deviating by no more than 0.3 seconds per day.