SEIKO 5 - the meaning of the "5" A great marketer had the idea in the 70ies: to be a SEIKO 5, the watch has to have the following 5 (five) attributes (thus the name SEIKO 5): 1. Automatic, 2. Water resistant, 3. Shock resistant, 4. Date, 5. Day. Please note that some SEIKO 5's are in fact SEIKO 4's, if the "Day" function is omitted, then the Caliber 7S25 is used. The only difference to the normally found 7S26 is the omission of the day wheel. Also re-issues of SEIKO 5 Sports often use the 7S36 caliber. Again the 7S36 is similar to the most popular 7S26, yet it features 23 Jewels as opposed to the 21 Jewels in the 7S26. Please note that all these movements beat at a rate of 21'600 bph (beats per hour) or 6 bps (beats per second). As a comparison, an ETA 2824-2 beats at 28'800 bph or 8 bps. A Miyota 82xx beats at 21'600 bph. Why do I mention these three movements? Because they are found in probably 80% of all inexpensive automatic wrist watches. A market share that is huge, yet challenged these days (2006) by an increasing share of inexpensive China Made automatic movements An automatic watch (also called a self-winding watch) is a mechanical watch, typically with a balance wheel escapement, whose mainspring is wound by the motion of the wearer's arm, instead of having to be wound manually every day. Whereas a quartz watch is powered by electricity, a mechanical watch is powered by a mainspring which must be rewound for the watch to keep time.
$145.00
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The timeless style of a 3-hand analog, combined with the sophisticated look of a multi-dial watch. The 3 dials display day, date and hour so theres no need to search for a calendar. Black Dial Watch with Stainless Steel Case and Band.
$42.95
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This high quality silicone rubber watchband by Rubbertech comes with an easy to operate push-button deployment buckle. Genuine silicone rubber is superior to common PVC watchbands and this stylish band works well with any sport or diver watch. Easy to cut to size to fit most wrists. Fine adjustment is done with the adjustable buckle. Manufactured by JP Leatherworks exclusively for The Watchband Store.
$18.95
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Stainless steel case, Screw-in crown, Unidirectional rotating bezel, Blue vulcanized rubber strap with wave guilloche in the center, Tongue buckle, Blue wave guilloche dial, Arabic numerals, Luminous hands & markers, Opening at 10 oclock revealing heart of El Primero caliber, Power reserve indicator, Small seconds counter at 9 oclock position, Anti-reflective sapphire crystal, Swiss automatic movement, Water resistant to 300 meters / 1000 feet, Limited edition of 250 pieces
$11,475.00
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Showcasing cool sapphire-tone hour markers offset by gold-plated stainless steel construction, the Invicta Men's Signature Collection Pro Diver Ocean Ghost Two-Tone Automatic Watch works as both a sharp business accessory and a highly functioning diving tool. Featuring 23-karat-gold plating, the steel watch includes a unidirectional bezel and a link wristband that's secured with a fold-over safety clasp. A strong mineral window shields the silver dial, which features handsome, sapphire-tone hour markers, complementing minute indexes, and Arabic numerals that mark the minutes in increments of five. The dial also includes a date calendar at three o'clock and golden watch hands. Featuring Japanese-automatic movement, the timepiece is water resistant to 660 feet (200 m).
$168.00
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Created in a blend of fashion and class, this Invicta timepiece exhibits a bold style that adds flare to your collection.
$192.99
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Oris Watch 63375627059MB - WITH SERIAL NUMBERS - White Dial - Self Winding Automatic Movement - Movement 633, Cal. ETA 2824-2 - 25 Jewels, Power Reserve: 38 Hours - Exhibition Case Back - Certificate of Authenticity - Scratch Resistant Sapphire Crystal - Titanium Case & Bracelet - Manufacturer Box & Manual - 300 Meters / 1000 Feet Water Resistant - 44mm = 1 5/8" Case, 7" Adjustable Bracelet - Deployment Buckle
$1,025.00
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Automatic Movement.Stainless Steel Case.Stainless Steel Band.Sapphire Crystal.Chronograph.Black Dial.Date Display.Screw Down Crown.Water Resistant to 200m.
$559.00
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About Seiko
In 1877, at the age of 18, Kintaro Hattori set up business repairing the Western-style clocks that were becoming increasingly popular in Japan. By 1892, Hattori was manufacturing his own clocks in a factory he called Seikosha, from the words "seiko" meaning "exquisite," "success," or "miniature," and "sha" meaning "house." The company grew and prospered, producing its first wristwatch in 1913 and launching the Seiko brand in 1924. Technological innovation has always been a driving force in the company's history. Key milestones include Seiko's introduction of the world's first quartz watch in 1969, and its successful launch, in 1988, of the Kinetic, the world's first battery-free watch with quartz accuracy. Today, the Seiko brand continues to stand for state-of-the-art technology, as well as superior quality and refined design. Amazon.com Product Description
This 21-jewel, automatic watch winds itself with the motion of your wrist, so you'll never need to change the battery. It has a stainless steel case and features an orange dial with three-hand function, easy-to-read bar markers, and an English/Spanish day/date window at the three o'clock position. Additional features include a screw-down case and crown, a scratch-resistant Hardlex crystal, and a one-way rotating bezel that keeps track of elapsed time. With its Lumibrite hands, markers, and bezel, this watch is easy to read in both light and dark conditions. The watch secures to a durable, stainless-steel bracelet band. Designed for diving, this watch is water-tested to 200 meters. It meets ISO standards and is suitable for scuba diving.
$199.00
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