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Seiko SNXS79
Ref. SNXS79J1
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Case
- Diameter
- 37mm
- Thickness
- 12mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 43mm
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Finish
- Brushed and Polished
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Caseback
- Solid
Crystal & dial
- Crystal
- Hardlex
- Shape
- Flat
- Dial color
- Grey
- Indices
- Applied
Movement
- Caliber
- Seiko 7S26
- Type
- Automatic
- Beat rate
- 21,600 vph
- Power reserve
- 40h
- Jewels
- 21
Seiko
Seiko's legendary budget automatic caliber that powered the original Seiko 5 line and SKX diver series for decades. Lacking hacking and hand-winding, it is mechanically simple with just 21 jewels, but this simplicity contributed to its remarkable durability and low maintenance requirements. Now discontinued in favor of the NH35/4R35, the 7S26 remains one of the most iconic and beloved movements in affordable horology.
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Owners widely praise the Seiko SNXS79 for its classic, simple, and beautiful charcoal dial, with some calling it the "OG of cheap dress watches" and a fantastic timepiece that can wear like a much more expensive watch, especially when paired with a different bracelet. One owner highlights its reliable movement, excellent case, and perfect 37mm size, recommending it as the best "GADA" watch at its price point. A mineral crystal caseback window offers a view of the movement. However, the 19mm lug width limits bracelet options, and the original bracelet is frequently noted as leaving much to be desired, with one owner finding the thick caseback a dealbreaker. On balance, owners rate the Seiko SNXS79 highly for its attractive dial and wearability at an accessible price.
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