There are many vintage Seiko popular with collectors, and the legendary 7S26 automatic movement - like the one powering this full-serviced 2002 Seiko 7S26-0420 automatic here, on a vintage stainless-steel bracelet - is one of these.
Seiko's 7S26 automatic movements continue to have a tremendous cult following (even after Seiko's quite odd decision to discontinue it in 2019). And for good reason, the movement is largely bulletproof, and its popularity and ubiquitous nature means affordable maintenance and parts availability for decades and decades to come.
Debuting in 1996 to replace the 7002 in Seiko’s popular dive watch line, the 7S26 was the logical step in its mechanical movement line. It incorporates quickset day and date displays, with automatic bi-directional winding via Seiko’s patented Magic Lever system.
Combine that a funky light blue-colored dial and you have a unique and reliable watch that can handle the rigors of sports activity, while being able to pair well with a tailored suit.
This Seiko comes on a vintage stainless-steel bracelet, and with nylon strap, rugged travel case, and springbar tool.
2002 Seiko 7S26-0420 Automatic Diver
DIAL: Crisp and flawless light blue Seiko-signed dial, with Spanish/English day variants. Naturally, lume shines brightly.
CASE: Stainless-steel case measures 38mm x 43mm. Matching correct transparent signed caseback.
CRYSTAL: Flawless hardlex crystal, scratch-free.
BAND: This watch comes on a vintage stainless-steel bracelet, which will fit an approx. eight inch wrist; it also comes with a dark blue and orange nylon strap.
MOVEMENT: 21-jewel Seiko 7S26 mechanical automatic movement, manufactured in March 2002. This Seiko performs like it has been full serviced (albeit not by us) in the last year.
CROWN: Unsigned stainless-steel crown.