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Seiko 6R35

Swiss lever · introduced 2019
Beat rate
21,600 vph
Power reserve
70h
Jewels
24
Introduced
2019
Escapement
Swiss lever

The 6R35 is Seiko's current mid-tier automatic, powering the Prospex and Presage lines at the $400 to $1,500 range. Seventy hours of power reserve and the ability to hand-wind and hack make it a practical daily-wearer movement. Service costs are among the lowest in the industry and parts are globally available through Seiko's extensive service network.

Specifications

Beats per hour
21,600
Jewels
24
Power reserve
70h
Diameter
27.4mm
Height
5.86mm
Escapement
Swiss lever
Introduced
2019
Finishing
Industrial
Service interval
5 years
Service cost tier
Entry

Complications

datequicksethand windinghacking

Known service issues

  • The 21,600 bph beat rate makes it more susceptible to positional error than higher-frequency movements
  • Power reserve indicator can stick if the watch is stored fully wound for extended periods; wind it down partially before long-term storage
  • Hack function is reliable but the setting lever can wear if the crown is repeatedly pulled while the watch is under spring tension; release crown gently
  • Parts are globally available through the Seiko service network; repair costs are among the lowest for any Swiss-comparable automatic

Notable in

  • Seiko Prospex Diver SRPE35
  • Seiko Presage Style 60s SRPG03
  • Seiko 5 Sports SKX Sports Style
  • Seiko Prospex Alpinist SPB121
  • Seiko Presage Cocktail Time SRPE17

References in our catalog using this caliber

Buying advice

Practical guides for buying a watch with this caliber on the pre-owned market:

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