Seiko movements: why are they so popular?

In the world of accessible watchmaking and micro-brands, Seiko movements occupy a very important place. Renowned for their reliability, robustness, and ease of maintenance, they are now used in numerous automatic watches worldwide.

But why have these movements become a benchmark in the watchmaking industry?

Proven reliability

Seiko has been developing mechanical movements for several decades. Thanks to this experience, the Japanese brand has been able to design particularly reliable and robust calibers.

Seiko automatic movements are prized for their robustness and ability to function for many years with minimal maintenance. This reputation explains why they are widely used in independent watchmaking and by numerous micro-brands.

An ideal base for custom watches

Seiko movements are also very popular in the world of personalized watches . Their design allows for the easy integration of different types of dials, hands, and cases, thus offering a great deal of freedom in customization.

This is one of the reasons why they have become indispensable in the Seiko Mod enthusiast community, where watches are modified or customized using compatible components.

An accessible mechanism

Unlike some very expensive watch movements, Seiko movements allow for reliable automatic watches at an affordable price . This makes mechanical watchmaking more accessible to a wider audience.

The Seiko movements used today

Among the best-known movements are:

• the NH35 , a very common automatic movement with date
• the NH34 , a GMT movement allowing the display of a second time zone
• the NH38 , often used for open-heart dials
• the VK63 , a meca-quartz chronograph

These calibers are now used by many independent brands.

Seiko movements at CG Custom Watches

At CG Custom Watches , we use genuine Seiko automatic movements , renowned for their reliability and robustness.

Combined with our online configurator, they allow you to create a unique personalized watch , hand-assembled in our workshop in Switzerland.

👉 Discover our configurator and create your personalized watch .