Seiko 5 Automatic 7S26-01V0 – silver dial with embossed Seiko 5 shield pattern, day/date, 21 jewels, stainless steel with exhibition caseback, on its original Seiko bracelet. PLEASE NOTE: the clasp cover is heavily covered in fine scratches, there is dirt and slight tarnish in the seam between the bezel and case and between the inner links near the clasp, and a small rust-coloured mark is visible on the case flank near one lug. Please check the photos carefully before bidding. Overview A Seiko 5 automatic in polished stainless steel with a silver-white dial embossed with a repeating Seiko 5 shield pattern, applied polished baton indices with luminous dots, baton hands with luminous inserts and a framed day/date window at 3 o'clock. The dial is signed SEIKO / 5 (shield) / AUTOMATIC / 21 JEWELS. Crown at 3 o'clock and an exhibition caseback showing the 7S26A automatic movement. Fitted with the original Seiko seven-row stainless steel bracelet with a SEIKO 5 signed fold-over clasp with safety lock. Specifications - Brand: Seiko - Model: Seiko 5 – dial signed SEIKO / 5 (shield) / AUTOMATIC / 21 JEWELS - Reference: 7S26-01V0 (on the caseback ring; dial code 7S26-04L4) - Movement: Seiko calibre 7S26A automatic, 21 jewels, day/date, visible through the exhibition caseback - Day display: English day wheel as pictured (Sunday shown in red) - Case: polished stainless steel, caseback ring marked ST.STEEL / WATER RESISTANT, exhibition caseback, ribbed push-pull crown at 3 o'clock - Case diameter: approx. 37 mm (left to right, excluding the crown) - Dial: silver with embossed Seiko 5 shield pattern, applied baton indices with luminous dots - Bracelet: original Seiko seven-row stainless steel bracelet (end link coded 3246-2-E) with SEIKO 5 signed fold-over clasp and adjustment holes - Bracelet size: fits a wrist of up to approx. 17.5 cm as pictured (no spare links included) - Total weight: approx. 96.3 g - Year of production: not determined – the serial number on the caseback ring is not legible in the photos; the 7S26A calibre places the watch in roughly the late 1990s to 2000s Condition Used, with visible signs of wear. Case: light hairline scratches and small dull spots on the polished flanks and lug tops, a thin brownish line of dirt or tarnish in the seam between the bezel and case around 10–11 and 1–2 o'clock, and a faint rust-coloured mark on the flank near the lug/end-link junction; no dents. Crystal: no obvious scratches, with a possible light mark at the lower-right edge. Dial and hands: clean, no spots or stains; luminous material white to cream with no obvious ageing. Caseback: display crystal clear, movement clean. Bracelet: light scratches throughout and brownish dirt with slight tarnish between the inner links near the clasp. Clasp: cover heavily covered in fine scratches, white-grey residue and dirt in the fold on the underside. Please refer to the photos for the exact condition. Working order The automatic movement is running. Timekeeping accuracy has not been measured with professional equipment, so please consider this a used watch that may require servicing at some point. Included Watch and bracelet only. No box, papers or accessories. Shipping Ships from Japan. Registered and insured shipping, mainly via DHL or FedEx. Import duties or taxes may apply depending on the buyer's country. These charges must be paid by the buyer. No weekend shipping as courier pickups are unavailable on Saturdays and Sundays. Please feel free to contact me with any questions before placing your bid.