Seiko 5 7S26-0840 Men’s Automatic Dress Vintage Watch, 1996

A geometric grid gives the white dial of this Seiko 5 watch from 1996, reference 7S26-0840, its distinctive texture. Metallic luminous baton hands and a fine silver seconds hand accompany a framed day-date window. The polished tonneau-shaped steel case measures 37 mm across, carries its original mixed-finish bracelet, and houses automatic caliber 7S26.

White grid texture and metallic indications

The crisp white dial has a subtle geometric grid pattern that supplies depth across its surface. Applied metallic indices and a golden Seiko 5 logo provide contrasting details, while the inscriptions remain minimal.

The framed day-date display sits at 3. Metallic baton hour and minute hands have luminous inserts, and a fine silver central seconds hand completes the time display. Their straight forms work with the dial’s geometric background without obscuring its texture.

Shaped polished steel and original bracelet

The stainless steel case has a polished tonneau outline, measuring 37 mm across and 42 mm from lug to lug. Its curved profile gives a shaped surround to the grid-pattern face, with a relatively compact span for its width.

The crown at 4 is recessed into the case. Keeping the control close to the head preserves the streamlined outline and limits its projection at the wrist.

The original Seiko stainless steel bracelet combines brushed and polished elements. A secure clasp closes the attachment, whose mixed finishes accompany the polished head. Together, the steel case and original bracelet give the dress watch a cohesive metal profile.

Caliber 7S26, service and originality

This automatic watch is powered by Seiko caliber 7S26, with a model beat rate of 21,600 vibrations per hour and a nominal power reserve of approximately 40 hours. The reserve is a caliber specification rather than a fresh test of this watch’s running duration.

During the 1990s, Seiko 5 continued its accessible mechanical approach with varied dial treatments. The white grid face is this example’s principal distinguishing feature, supported by its shaped polished case and straightforward calendar layout.

The used watch is in excellent working condition, with all its original components retained. Its movement has been inspected and overhauled. It is fully serviced and fully operational, supplied with a 12-month warranty and available for worldwide shipping.