Seiko 5 7S26-8760 Automatic Day-Date Men's Watch Japan 1996 Seiko 5 – Reference 7S26-8760 – Automatic Day/Date – Japan, circa 1996 A clean, all-original Seiko 5 from the mid-1990s, powered by the celebrated Seiko Caliber 7S26 — the workhorse automatic movement that would go on to power decades of Seiko sports and dress watches. This example carries its case reference (7S26-8760) and serial number clearly engraved on the case back, confirming production around 1996. The dial is a soft silver-white with a fine woven/textured finish that catches the light beautifully, set off by applied gold-tone baton indices, a luminous gold-tone hour marker at 12, and dauphine-style gold hands. The gold "SEIKO 5" shield sits proudly above the day/date aperture at 3 o'clock, which displays the day in English/Spanish alongside the date - a nice detail for the export markets this piece was originally built for. "AUTOMATIC" is printed in black beneath the shield. The stainless steel tonneau-shaped case houses a self-winding 21-jewel movement (21,600 bph) with the signature Seiko 5 features: automatic winding, day/date display, recessed crown for durability, and a hardened case and bracelet. The original stainless steel bracelet is fitted with a fold-over clasp signed "SEIKO." Condition: Fully functional and currently running (winds and keeps time). The dial, hands, case, crown, and bracelet all appear original. There is light surface wear consistent with age - fine scratches to the case and bracelet links, and some minor age spotting near the dial edge. The crystal shows only light wear. No aftermarket parts noted. Please review all photos closely, including the close-up shots of the case back and clasp, before bidding. Specifications: - Brand: Seiko 5 - Reference: 7S26-8760 - Movement: Caliber 7S26, automatic, 21 jewels, 21,600 bph - Case material: Stainless steel - Case diameter: approx. 37mm (excluding crown) - Bracelet: Original stainless steel, adjustable, fits approx. 17-19cm wrist - Dial: Silver/white textured with gold-tone markers and hands - Complication: Day/date (English/Spanish day wheel) - Crystal: Mineral - Water resistance: Water resistant (everyday use, not for swimming/diving) - Year: circa 1996 This is a genuine, honest piece of 1990s Japanese watchmaking heritage - the kind of dependable, no-frills automatic that helped build Seiko's reputation worldwide. A great addition for collectors building out a Seiko 5 timeline, or for anyone wanting a wearable vintage automatic at a reasonable size. The item will be safely packaged and shipped via DHL or Japan Post (delivery time 1-2 weeks). Import duties, taxes, and fees are not included and are the buyer's responsibility. Please review all images carefully before bidding. We strive to represent the product accurately, but colours may appear slightly different due to screen variations. Thank you for bidding. Keywords: Seiko, Seiko5, vintage, automatic, mechanical, self-winding, mens, watch, wristwatch, daydate, dial, textured, gold, silver, bracelet, stainless, steel, Japan, 1996, 90s, nineties, 7S26, tonneau, dress, collectible, mechanicalwatch, JDM, retro, classic, unisex