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Seiko 4R36

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The 7S26's replacement across the mainstream range, and dimensionally compatible with it — which is why 7S26-era watches are so often found with a 4R36 fitted. The swap is a legitimate and popular upgrade; it is also undisclosed often enough to be worth checking for.

Specifications

Movement manufacturer
Seiko
Production
2011–present
Frequency
21,600 vph (3 Hz)
Jewels
24
Power reserve
41 hours
Winding
automatic
Complications
Day-date · Hacking seconds · Hand-winding

Architecture

Automatic day-date caliber derived from the 7S26 architecture with hacking seconds and manual winding added.

Related calibers

  • Preceded by

    Seiko 7S26

    The 4R36 adds hacking and hand-winding and fits the same cases.

References using this caliber

Provenance of this record

Sources & Evidence

Primary sourceManufacturer documentation

Seiko — Prospex, Presage, 5 Sports and Astron product documentation

Seiko Watch Corporation

Accessed
2026-08-18

Cited for

This referenceHigh confidence
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Primary sourceTechnical documentation

Seiko caliber technical guides and parts catalogues

Seiko Watch Corporation / Seiko Instruments

Accessed
2026-08-18

Cited for

This referenceHigh confidence

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