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Title: Seiko : Made in Japan vs Not Japan ?
Post by: djkenishii on August 10, 2013, 12:12:08 PM
hello guys,

i have seen Seikos which are made in japan and some not made in japan. the japan ones are priced 20-30% higher. the japan made ones can be seen on the watch face with a "made in japan" wording printed. any reason i should go for a japan one vs non japan? anyway both are having international seiko warranty. would like your advice in this fellow horologist...thanks!  :Cheers:
Title: Re: Seiko : Made in Japan vs Not Japan ?
Post by: chrisyen on August 10, 2013, 10:22:52 PM
U mean same model
Made in Japan price 20-30% higher?
Any specific example?
Title: Re: Seiko : Made in Japan vs Not Japan ?
Post by: r3kahsttub on August 10, 2013, 11:05:47 PM
Yes, there are a few examples of such Seikos. One of them is the SKX009 which comes in two variants - SKX009J1 and SKX009K1. The former is a JDM model, whilst the latter is sold outside of Japan. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe they are mechanically identical and the only difference is the very small "Made in Japan" on the dial.

Unless you're picky about the slight detail, I'd say go for whichever suits your wallet the best  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Seiko : Made in Japan vs Not Japan ?
Post by: r3kahsttub on August 10, 2013, 11:23:11 PM
Just took a quick picture of mine:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1148856_642802259800_881992157_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Seiko : Made in Japan vs Not Japan ?
Post by: takashi78 on August 10, 2013, 11:49:44 PM
1 big difference you will see with the JDM model is the day wheel will have Arabic day indication.

Title: Re: Seiko : Made in Japan vs Not Japan ?
Post by: r3kahsttub on August 10, 2013, 11:52:26 PM
Ah? Didn't know that the non-JDM models did without the Arabic day. But even then, the Arabic only appears between 12AM-2AM, after which it switches back to English.
Title: Re: Seiko : Made in Japan vs Not Japan ?
Post by: takashi78 on August 11, 2013, 12:31:02 AM
Check the manual.
Should be possible to display the Arabic day.

At least on my previous Damasko watch i can choose to show German or English day indication.
Title: Re: Seiko : Made in Japan vs Not Japan ?
Post by: TheHobbit on August 11, 2013, 09:14:52 PM
I have seen the J1 models with English and Arabic, and English and Chinese/ Kanji? You can set which one you want displayed when you adjust the day and date.
Title: Re: Seiko : Made in Japan vs Not Japan ?
Post by: sniperontheroof on August 12, 2013, 11:23:46 AM
I think the K and J models is for different market country of origin rules only.
It does not effect the day wheel language combo.
Title: Re: Seiko : Made in Japan vs Not Japan ?
Post by: Cocas on July 23, 2016, 06:13:46 AM
Quote from: sniperontheroof on August 12, 2013, 11:23:46 AM
I think the K and J models is for different market country of origin rules only.
It does not effect the day wheel language combo.

My Seiko 5 sports has "made in Japan" on dial. The day is in  English and Arabic. Believe is J1 model.
Title: Re: Seiko : Made in Japan vs Not Japan ?
Post by: elado249 on July 23, 2016, 11:43:00 AM
Same as car la, got cbu and ckd, the differences are the same

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Title: Re: Seiko : Made in Japan vs Not Japan ?
Post by: asimo on July 23, 2016, 06:39:31 PM
Quote from: elado249 on July 23, 2016, 11:43:00 AM
Same as car la, got cbu and ckd, the differences are the same

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Not same .. CBU car better quality


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Title: Re: Seiko : Made in Japan vs Not Japan ?
Post by: elado249 on July 23, 2016, 07:22:53 PM
Quote from: asimo on July 23, 2016, 06:39:31 PM
Quote from: elado249 on July 23, 2016, 11:43:00 AM
Same as car la, got cbu and ckd, the differences are the same

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Not same .. CBU car better quality


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Dats what I meant

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