Hi all,
I am interested in purchasing a Seiko 5 automatic, and from some of these pages it appears that the SNXS79 isquite popular and affordable, and its 7s26 movement is well regarded.
When searching to purchase one online, some retailers list the watch with the model number SNXS79K, as opposed to the SNXS79.
It could be markets too. Citizen does this all the time. Add on extra letters or change the numbers of models that look the same but sold in different countries (marketplaces).
Most often the high quality materials like Sapphire Crystal and Engraved Caseback and Crowns are sold close to home in Japan/Asia and the cheaper materials like hardlex and mineral crystals are boxed and bound for North American and Western European markets.
That sounds like a legitimate reason and a likely explaination for the numbers, except, I am confused by the 1mm difference in size.
Why would they produce a 1mm diameter smaller watch case for another market.
It is my understanding that you might see five variations in the model number for any modern Seiko 5.
SNXS79 - the generic model number
SNXS79K or SNXS79K1 - the made in Malaysia version of the model
SNXS79J or SNXS79J1 - the made in Japan version of the model - identical except for saying "Made in Japan" on the dial
A few models also have K2 and/or J2 versions which come with a different band.
If I'm mistaken then I'll need to update the blurb at the bottom of the page for most models on my Seiko 5 Finder site. I've found the dimensions are often incorrect on Amazon which is one of the reasons I started my site - to try and fix the errors as best as I can.
Your website is a great wealth of information. But your site states that the watch has hardlex crystal (across all versions, including the K and J models), whereas amazon states that the K version has sapphire crystal. Confusing?
The only Seiko 5s I'm aware of with sapphire crystal (other than the Seiko Superiors) are the SKZ201 and SKZ205. I'd need a source other than Amazon before being convinced to change my data. Like I said, their tendency to have bad data is one of the reasons I made my site.
I'll take your word on it - You seem to be in the know.
Amazon have failed me on more than one occasion in the past.
Thanks for all of your help, much appreciated.
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