There are many vintage Seiko popular with collectors, and the legendary 7S26 - the seldom-seen salmon dial 2004 Seiko 7S26-0430 automatic here, with its original bracelet, box, instructions, and warranty paperwork - is one of these.
Is this the ever elusive SARB037, with its unique salmon dial (with its $4k and up price tag)? No, but it's rather incredibly close - and much less expensive.
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 salmon-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 its original stainless-steel bracelet, and with nylon strap, rugged travel case, and springbar tool - of note, it also comes with Seiko inner/outer boxes, 7S26 instructions, and warranty paperwork.
2004 Seiko 7S26-0430 Automatic Diver, w/Box & Papers
DIAL: Crisp and flawless salmon 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 its original Seiko-signed stainless-steel bracelet, which will fit an approx. 8.5 inch wrist; it also comes with a black nylon strap.
MOVEMENT: 21-jewel Seiko 7S26 mechanical automatic movement, manufactured in September 2004.
CROWN: Unsigned stainless-steel crown.
Please note this salmon-dialed Seiko comes with Seiko inner/outer boxes, original Seiko 7S26 instructions, and Seiko warranty paperwork.