Seiko 5 Automatic Railway Time White Day-Date 1990s 36mm

Watch Summary

This 1990s Seiko 5 Automatic Railway Time is a 36mm automatic watch with a white bilingual day-date dial and 21-jewel Seiko 7S26 movement, giving it a clean, highly legible presentation.

Its original dial, hands, mineral-glass crystal, case, case back, movement and stainless-steel bracelet are retained, with the bracelet clasp cap recorded by the technician as possibly replaced.

Recorded results for this watch

• Passed the TickerWorks 48-hour run test and time check.
• Day-date and quickset functions operating correctly.

TickerWorks® Assurance

Every TickerWorks watch is checked, tested and transparently disclosed through the TickerWorks® Assurance process before being offered for sale.

• Inspection & disclosure: Recorded condition, originality and any replacement or refurbished components are clearly disclosed.
• Timegrapher checked: Every mechanical watch is checked on a timegrapher, with amplitude and stable running prioritised over chasing a single rate figure.
• Regulation: Where appropriate, regulation is brought as close as practicable to the movement’s expected factory rate.
• 48-hour run test: Every watch undergoes a 48-hour run test before being placed into stock.

Condition & Originality

Originality: Original dial, hands, mineral-glass crystal, case, case back, movement and stainless-steel bracelet.

Replacement Components: Bracelet clasp cap possibly replaced, as recorded in the technician notes.

Condition: The watch presents as a well-preserved vintage example.

Bracelet or Strap: Original stainless-steel bracelet in good condition, supplied with full links for adjustment.

Specifications

• Brand: Seiko
• Model: Seiko 5 Automatic Railway Time
• Movement: Seiko 7S26 automatic, 21 jewels
• Case size: 36 mm
• Dial colour: White
• Period: 1990s
• Case back: Original case back
• Crown: Period-appropriate crown fitted
• Bracelet or strap: Original stainless-steel bracelet in good condition, supplied with full links for adjustment
• Functions: Automatic, central seconds, bilingual day-date, quickset day-date

Historical Context

The Seiko 5 line established a long-running reputation for practical automatic day-date watches. Later examples powered by the 21-jewel 7S26 movement continued this format, with Railway Time dial layouts giving the display a particularly clear and legible character.

Important Notes

The technician notes record that the bracelet clasp cap is possibly replaced.

TickerWorks Strap & Bracelet Policy

TickerWorks may supply a replacement or period-correct bracelet or strap where the original is not available or no longer suitable for use. Any replacement is clearly stated in the description. All bracelets and straps are fitted for presentation and checked for secure attachment only.

TickerWorks does not offer bracelet adjustment services. Final sizing should be carried out by a qualified watchmaker.

Notes & Caveats

Photos form part of the description.

Water resistance is not guaranteed.

Vintage mechanical tolerance is approximately ±1 minute per day.

Temperature change, shock, positional variation and moisture ingress can affect mechanical timekeeping.

Service history is unknown unless stated.