Advice wanted about a Seiko model.

[expat1973]

Can anyone tell me the difference between the SSA051J1 and SSA051K1. The only thing I have notice is that the SSA051J has "made in japan" on the dial and is more expensive.

[paijo]

as far as I know the only difference between J and K is Made in Japan and Made in somewhere else, but same watch.
personally I will not pay same watch more expensive just because J

[expat1973]

Thank you, I have purchased the K model for $200 the J model is $400 + (they are quite hard to come by)

I got this reply from another forum in case it helps anyone else.


From what i understand, for import requirements of certain countries, some needs to have "made in japan" or "Japan" on the products that are "Japanese".
That is why there are K and J models.
K models are assembled outside of Japan, J models are assembled in Japan for export to areas like the Middle East (that is also why the J variants of the 7s movt has arabic/english day wheels).
Do note that for these international models from Seiko, they are ALL assembled by robots... (i can only assume ALL the robots are made in japan).

Generally K and J versions are identical, but some models have very minor differences. Quality are comparable.

End of the day, its always best to buy from a reliable source.
As consumers, we have to do our due diligence and do our homework -find out about the seller or company if you are unsure.

i hope this helps.
thanks for sharing.