Seiko SNK361: Rear Automatic Movement 👌

not really my favourite movement. mostly because lack of feature like handwinding and hacking which is important feature for me lol

Well.......It's one of the better entry level automatics with an exhibition caseback. Then 7s26 is slowly being replaced by the NH35 movements which handwind and hack.

there are microbrands with quality nh35 divers for good prices but so-so finishing. Long Island watch and Jomoshop are the places to look. Aragon watches have a nh35 diver for a hundred bucks. 

I’d posit the Orient F6922 and 46943 are much better, reliable and far more accurate than any entry-level Seiko movement. The latter still in production for almost 50 years now.

While I personally find the lack of hacking and handwinding somewhat charming, the power reserve on my SNKL15 has been inconsistent. Even after full days of active wear, it sometimes died sitting on the desk over the course of the next day.

So, while I do like it for its antiquated quirkiness, I wouldn't consider it to be my favorite entry level movement. The NH-3x series as well as some Miyotas are safer bets.

I think it is a good entry level automatic movement, but nothing spectacular. You can actually get an Orient Tri Star with a similar movement for about $75 at Jomashop, but other than the Orient Tri Star, a Seiko SNK is probably just about the least expensive automatic watch from a big brand.

Don't get me wrong, I have two watches I love in my collection with the 7S26 movement; my SNKL23 and my SKX013. I would say that I love these watches despite their movements, not because of their movements. It is a workhorse of a movement but I much prefer the 4R36 movement, and if you search enough, you can find Seiko watches with the 4R36 for well less than $200. I found this one for $149 at Jomashop.

Whilst hacking has no impact on me the absence of hand winding is a deal killer. I’d concur that Orient has some cracking value. There’s also AliExpress watches with reasonable movements ( PT5000?). Try JOMW for some pointers

They say the Seiko 5 watches are the gateway into this watch collecting hobby.  Can't go wrong as your first automatic watch.  I have a SNK355K that I adore even without the hand winding and hacking features.  I kinda like doing the Seiko shuffle at times.  Although I may upgrade it with a double domed sapphire crystal.

Old movement and on its way out. That's being said... it's a tank, really robust and cheap. Depending on what you pay for, it's a good choice for a first automatic watch. I personally own two watches with 7s and they have been really reliable for what it is. Cheers 👍

Solid time tested movement and pretty darn good for watches that cost less than $100.

Just purchased a color matched rubber strap for my Seiko 5 "Speed Racer"...

On Amazon, only $14. Here's the link...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQW6H3DK?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

While it is an older movement, I think it is widely recognised as a workhorse, one that mostly doesn't need any servicing, at all. I could be wrong but I think that it is likely due to the lack of hand-winding n/or hacking that allowed it to be sucha workhorse... I read somewhere that keeping movements fully wound daily or using watch winders often can cause more wear n tear than just doing the Seiko shuffle. Not sure if that is true though, anyone care to shed some light on this?