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R.J.B · 18 September 2010, 01:16 AM

Hey guys,

Does anyone know if any of Seiko's 200m diver’s watches are actually made in Japan?

I don't mean just movement made in Japan, but the entire thing?

I was looking to get one but really wanted an all Japanese built watch.

I quite like the looks of the Seiko SKA369P1 but can't find out where this thing is made but I have a suspicion that it may simply have a Japanese movement?

Thanks for any info guys,

Russ

DCgator · 18 September 2010, 01:49 AM

I have one that's all original Made in Japan scuba diver model. Red and blue bezel, 200m, Model 7S26-0020, 21 jewels. Made in Japan stamped in case back. Dial also stamped Made in Japan at 6 o'clock (not "Japan movement" type).

R.J.B · 18 September 2010, 01:56 AM

I take it that model is not available at the momont, although it does sound like just the type of thing I was looking for?

Any idea about any of their current 200m watches?

Thanks for your help

Russ

DCgator · 18 September 2010, 02:03 AM

I bought mine in the Middle East from a Seiko AD. I purposely bought it because it was an original all-Japan piece. Lots of Seiko divers watch models with Japan movement but assembled elsewhere in Asia. This is a solid watch for everyday beater. I recently bought an OEM rubber strap like the original band it came with, minus the compass. PM me if interested.

multimedia · 18 September 2010, 02:53 AM

Here's a few examples;

And I can go on and on... Seiko is really a fantastic watch brand. I'm not going to bore you with all the technical stuff (but if you're interested, there is plenty of information out there to be found pretty easily). I will how ever, because I personally think this is a pretty nice detail, say that all their wristwatches are produced entirely in-house - even when it comes down to the oils used in lubricating the watches.

SEIKO - probably, if not, one of my favorite watch brands.

Good luck.

Cheers,
Joe

multimedia · 18 September 2010, 02:25 PM

Ops... Of course it should have said ^^; "here are few examples" - and nothing else.

Anyway, this is a good read about the Seiko divers;
Seiko-divers

Cheers,
Joe

stockae92 · 18 September 2010, 02:35 PM

Seiko SUMO (SBDC00X) are all made in Japan :)

18 September 2010, 01:16 AM	#1
R.J.B "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: England Posts: 118	Seiko 200m Divers Watches? Hey guys, Does anyone know if any of Seiko's 200m diver’s watches are actually made in Japan? I don't mean just movement made in Japan, but the entire thing? I was looking to get one but really wanted an all Japanese built watch. I quite like the looks of the Seiko SKA369P1 but can't find out where this thing is made but I have a suspicion that it may simply have a Japanese movement? Thanks for any info guys, Russ

18 September 2010, 02:53 AM	#5
multimedia "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,835	Here's a few examples; And I can go on and on... Seiko is really a fantastic watch brand. I'm not going to bore you with all the technical stuff (but if you're interested, there is plenty of information out there to be found pretty easily). I will how ever, because I personally think this is a pretty nice detail, say that all their wristwatches are produced entirely in-house - even when it comes down to the oils used in lubricating the watches. SEIKO - probably, if not, one of my favorite watch brands. Good luck. Cheers, Joe __________________ "Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works." - S.J.

18 September 2010, 02:25 PM	#6
multimedia "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,835	Ops... Of course it should have said ^^; "here are few examples" - and nothing else. Anyway, this is a good read about the Seiko divers; Seiko-divers Cheers, Joe __________________ "Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works." - S.J.

18 September 2010, 01:49 AM	#2
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	I have one that's all original Made in Japan scuba diver model. Red and blue bezel, 200m, Model 7S26-0020, 21 jewels. Made in Japan stamped in case back. Dial also stamped Made in Japan at 6 o'clock (not "Japan movement" type).

18 September 2010, 01:56 AM	#3
R.J.B "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: England Posts: 118	I take it that model is not available at the momont, although it does sound like just the type of thing I was looking for? Any idea about any of their current 200m watches? Thanks for your help Russ

18 September 2010, 02:03 AM	#4
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	I bought mine in the Middle East from a Seiko AD. I purposely bought it because it was an original all-Japan piece. Lots of Seiko divers watch models with Japan movement but assembled elsewhere in Asia. This is a solid watch for everyday beater. I recently bought an OEM rubber strap like the original band it came with, minus the compass. PM me if interested.

18 September 2010, 02:35 PM	#7
stockae92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,886	Seiko SUMO (SBDC00X) are all made in Japan :)

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