Description:
Known as the ‘Swiss’ Seiko, this model (originally SJE series) from May 1996 combines high specifications in case, movement, bracelet and crystal. Thus, a well finished stainless steel case and integrated bracelet combination are mated with a sapphire crystal and to top off – the 4S15 25 jewel high beat movement is used. At the time, this was perhaps Seiko’s best specification available outside of Japan . I am uncertain where the ‘Swiss’ label came from given that the watch was available in markets such as Thailand .
Dimensions:
Diameter 37.5mm excluding crown
Thickness 9mm
Lug width: integrated bracelet
Case:
Stainless steel, very finely brushed to the top of the lugs and bezel; remainder all polished finish
Sapphire crystal
Screw down back with mineral display window
Non screw down crown
Water resist 30m
Dial:
Frosted silvered textured dial with luminous dots
Applied polished silvered indices
Polished silvered hour and minutes hands with luminous fill
Polished silvered seconds hand with outer triangle (luminous filled)
Movement:
Seiko 4S15 automatic, 25 jewels, 28,800 bph
Quickset date
Hacking
Manual winding
Diafix shock absorbtion/lubrication to fourth and escape wheels
Band:
All stainless steel solid link integrated bracelet with brushed and polished finish and polished sides
Folding safety clasp with Seiko logo cutout
