Should you buy a Seiko SKX in 2023? Here is my video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqimaZ2Qi5Vlapo
@tathoiislamrimim74472 ай бұрын
🎉
@chrisbarbz9238 Жыл бұрын
I think people should have bought this like yesterday! The utter value on these watches is simply unbeatable and they just don't make them like these anymore. Bracelets are a non-issue since they're easily replaceable and there are plenty of options, and I think it's part of the charm of these pieces. I don't care if they don't go up in monetary value because that's not where my values lie.
@theburmesegent1595 Жыл бұрын
This!
@Anirossa9 ай бұрын
koolaid
@onraj9mm7 ай бұрын
Lol
@sstanforddpt6 ай бұрын
So right...beat me writing the same. I wear Rolex and tudor prince day/date through the week. These are such a wonderful joy to switch to, I enjoy the bracelets for what they are. The shake is cute and reminds me of my Omega 1950s bumper automatic. I'm always shocked how little I payed for how fun they are. Splendid!
@boomclash1015 ай бұрын
Where does your value lie ?
@mohammedtaqi700 Жыл бұрын
I own the same watch in grey dial and I can say this is one of the most attractive watches I've ever bought. And there's nothing wrong with the bracelet, people are just noisy. My Watch is very accurate when it comes to time and the day date display is just perfect. This watch reminds of the Rolex datejust with a extra function of day display which the Rolex doesn't have.
@ignaciopadilla515010 ай бұрын
I just bought this watch and it was really helpful to know I can replace this movement when I want to to a NH36. I bought it because I like the simplicity and its charm.
@JerelTeh8 ай бұрын
I've owned a Seiko snkl23 for 5yrs now and has been consistently wearing it. Mine pretty scuffed alr but I definitely can tell u that this movement is a workhorse. Extremely accurate, about -+1 second per week. Honestly to me I don't really understand why pay so much for a high end movement. Yes it doesn't have hacking, hand-winding, and less power-reserve compared to higher end ones, this thing is reliable as hell. Never serviced it since I bought mine and it's still going strong good as new
@joshuaC.7 ай бұрын
Man you hit the jackpot with that accuracy
@JacobFrey7 ай бұрын
That doesn't make sense. Even quartz isn't +/- 1 second in a week.
@Tdr-jv2nc5 ай бұрын
I got mine for graduation a few years ago and I still wear it everyday been all over the world with me. Like a friend on my wrist!
@tjsogmc5 ай бұрын
I have one on my wrist right now. It's a great watch: stylish, accurate, and reliable. Built in June 1983 and keeps time to a few seconds a day. I need my watch to tell me the time, I don't need to check my emails on it
@rodctenis9 ай бұрын
I have a Seiko 5 that belonged to my father. He bought it in the 60s and still working perfectly. Amazing quality.
@SillyVintageWatches9 ай бұрын
Good to hear!
@wermissam12398 ай бұрын
Absolutely nothing too see with the new one (sadly)
@boomclash1015 ай бұрын
Wow thx for this comment
@fungsam5104 ай бұрын
May i ask your watch is made from where from 60s until now is best mechanical watch.
@rodctenis4 ай бұрын
@@fungsam510 made in Japan
@mariodelatorre32118 ай бұрын
I got my son's and mine in 2023, my son's is the snkl23, i got the snka01 white dial. Man those 5s look real good for their price.
@claudemontalbano33818 ай бұрын
I bought one for Christmas and I don't regret it
@Zeppelin927 Жыл бұрын
I love mine! First thing I did was put it on a nice black silicone strap. Poor man's datejust.
@roniepalomeno2808Ай бұрын
Still have today its vintage from my father he bought in Saudi, Arabia 35 yrs ago ..still working and very accurate watch for everyday used ....
@HeinisField2 ай бұрын
My watch was purchased 2 years ago from MaMaCoo and, to this day, it still looks and runs as well as it did the day it arrived. That movement has never missed a beat despite never having been serviced. I can't complain about that.
@imaginekarma85822 ай бұрын
I recently upgraded an old Seiko 5 (7S36 02J0 from 2011) two tone watch. Its case and matching bracelet was very worn out and the old movement was gaining 5 minutes per day. The dial was its best feature so I put the dial on a new NH36 with luminous day/date wheels and put new hands on it. I then put it into a new SKX style case and it looks really amazing. The new case will help improve the water resistance to about 10-20 ATM with a screw down crown.
@Max_Mustermann7 ай бұрын
1:40 - there is also a 4th cream dial version with the reference number SNK803
@jonboy8181 Жыл бұрын
Whenever the new ones come out they will raise the price $200 more I’m sure!
@SillyVintageWatches Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, I think you might be right about that.
@christianmotos5 ай бұрын
I have to make a small correction about why there's no handwinding feature with these. The Japanese takes pride in their magic lever automatic system, which proved to be highly efficient. Also, they didn't expect collector's like us to have multiple watches--just the one watch. The Seiko 5 line is an everyman's watch. If you wore this everyday, in and out you don't need to worry about losing power, believe me I wore a Seiko 5 for one month and yeah it ran without even needing to shake.
@jaredtalangan60115 ай бұрын
good evening sir, may I ask if hand winding a seiko 5 (snxs87) can break the gears?
@christianmotos5 ай бұрын
@@jaredtalangan6011 Seiko 5's don't have a handwind feature and is only reliant on its rotor to keep the power reserve.
@jaredtalangan60115 ай бұрын
mine's stopped working even if I wear it frequently
@christianmotos5 ай бұрын
Well, I would suggest observing your daily activity. If you sit in the office all the time, and walk less or don’t engage in activity that allows the rotor to spin and recharge-then yes the watch will soon discharge. If it’s an old watch, the automatic system may not be as efficient anymore, too. But I would take the activity as the culprit. I would recommend you occasionally give your watch a shake (swing left and right) 2 mins max before you go to bed or when you rise.
@jaredtalangan60115 ай бұрын
Thank you for all the information, I guess the rotors are not working effeciently than before due to its oldness
@a.l70254 ай бұрын
i just watch a video on watch, i was deciding which watch to watch next.
@NeoNyder8 ай бұрын
This has been my daily wear for several years, I shower with it and its fine. Also the hardlex has taken a beating an it hasn't a mark, I replaced the crummy bracelet with a oyster bracelet and even though I look at other watches nothing speaks to me like this grey dial and the excellent lume.
@marvbingbing45115 ай бұрын
I just got one last week! And i love it so much!
@mujtaba_rahman4 ай бұрын
Congrats! Where did you get it from?
@unwokeneuropean3590 Жыл бұрын
I have bought snxs73 (silver) in the March 2011 for 100 euros - still going on today.
@tjsogmc5 ай бұрын
Mine was built in June 1983 and it's still keeping time to a few seconds a day.
@johnwachter63697 ай бұрын
I'm very happy with the "new" Seiko 5 with 4R36
@onemph05Ай бұрын
Jomashop had SNK381K1 in inventory 2 months ago. Its the Seiko 5 I've been waiting for and was tracking. I was glad to have purchased one before it sold out. I regret not buying 2. .
@SimonLeung-l2b9 күн бұрын
I'm late with my response: My Seiko 7006-8040 was purchased new on December 15, 1979 for my ninth birthday. It took me two-in-a half years to save up, which seemed like an eternity at the time and the most expensive gift for myself with the permission from my parents that allowed me to make the purchase. According to the Serial Number my watch was manufactured in May 1975. I am writing this post with the same Seiko on my wrist. The main reason as to why I kept the watch, is that 1) Caliber 7006 19 Jewel movement has a metal date corrector wheel. 2) After 45 years of ownership, my watch still looks brand new. I was able to find the original boxes, with warranty book and extra links, last night.
@zileess95449 ай бұрын
You forgot to say something about Speed Racer. Also, very good presentation of seiko 5 :)
@johnsimai93799 ай бұрын
I got the same watch . You said it is not waterproof . I said not just waterproof but paint stripper proof too . I was a painter and when the paint was to tick on my Seiko I put it in the paint stripper and washed it down with water . I do this time to time more than ten years . I have never have any problems with my Seiko 5 . Thanks Seiko .
@ekekonoise22 сағат бұрын
That's insane
@earlbee31964 ай бұрын
Executive Bracelet (Seiko 5 SNXS) Uncle straps
@Stefan-oi9wp12 күн бұрын
I sanded my watch professionally to match the bracelet it's looks amazing on my SNXS75K
@ekekonoise22 сағат бұрын
Pics or didn't happen
@Zeppelin91134 ай бұрын
I just bought one. Its my wedding gift. It looks so good and its a one of a kind imo.
@JB-qt8eh3 ай бұрын
I love the bracelet on my snkl23, very light and comfortable.
@aminemehdi50425 ай бұрын
I have one Seiko 5 since 23 years and I'm very satisfaid.
@JB-qt8eh3 ай бұрын
Just received the upgraded version, I like it so far.
@JackHackett12 ай бұрын
Where do you find that?
@MuhammadHamza-mc2xh Жыл бұрын
Beautiful watch, I own the SNXS73K however, I wouldn't recommend paying full market price for it today (even though the price will continue to rise)
@prettysoIdier Жыл бұрын
The white dial. Another beaut. I have the snxs81
@rabinshadowskill22344 ай бұрын
And I like this also the adjustment mechanism rotary is not sticking out and hurting your wrist and comfortable watch to wear
@SOPM20078 ай бұрын
I bought 5 models of the SEIKO 5 series (both SNX and SNK) over the last years and had no luck with them except from one. Although none failed to work, their accuracy drifted into inacceptible values after the first months. At the end, these watches lost between 30-40 seconds a day. One I took to a watchmaker for adjusting without success. In a summery I wasn't able to experience what most other people did with these watches.
@Max_Mustermann7 ай бұрын
They probably aren't for those who want a very accurate watch as the accuracy range given by the manufacturer is pretty loose and 30-40 seconds per day is still within specs.
@SOPM20077 ай бұрын
@@Max_Mustermann This might be true but does not confirm what most people report. Further, these watches should rather gain than loose time. And they do, but not the ones I had. However it was still a nice experience as they look great and being tough.
@finhas8865 Жыл бұрын
Seems like the seiko 5 series goes back to the 70's.
@brothacaim10 ай бұрын
60's i think
@pinikpikantv35557 ай бұрын
Another watch that will be sought after several years from Seiko 5 line up will be the Arabic Sarb. SNKP21J1 and SNK063J5. Get it now while you can.
@rabinshadowskill22344 ай бұрын
Now days watch is so big and heavyweight in uncomfortable but Japanese seiko 5 is very comfortable to wear
@fouzanharoon920013 күн бұрын
Hey seiko 5 snxs series are discontinued how are they still available ?
@c.katana15629 ай бұрын
San Martin, Steeldive and Pagani Design are good watch and not expensive now.
@oscarmason32527 ай бұрын
I have three of these and they run and look just fine for the money but undoubtedly they probably will be discontinued eventually
@rorymacdonald75299 ай бұрын
Gotta say i dont think im a fan of the "5" emblem on the dressy watches.
@rabinshadowskill22344 ай бұрын
I love this watch it light and small good on Asian small guys wrists
@CremildaBernasАй бұрын
I have a real SUB but I also bought one of these replicas from amzwatch for piece of mind if I go to another country or if I am doing activities that can damage the watch. I don't see anything wrong with that.
@bobv58066 ай бұрын
I've owned several Seiko 5s and will only buy the ones powered by the 7S36. No more 7S26 models for me.
@markobozic1777Ай бұрын
why?
@bobv5806Ай бұрын
@@markobozic1777 Reliability. Spend a few extra bucks for a watch that will last.
@RavindraKVerma10 ай бұрын
I want to in this watch bracelet will be push button.
@c.s.herman8605 ай бұрын
I have a Seiko SNZG13 (7s36) - is it simple to upgrade movement to NH36?
@Mark-wo1fv5 ай бұрын
Not really,have to replace the stem to a nh36 one.7s36 stem incompatible with nh36
@gabrielbaynunn241821 күн бұрын
Can you replace the glass see through caseback with a metal one from an older model to make it less bulky?
@ekekonoise22 сағат бұрын
Yes you can
@parthasarathimazumdar91198 ай бұрын
How do we distinguish between two same look Seiko 5 model number snxs79 and snxs 77k? Because both of their look is almost same . If you please highlight regarding the matter then so many new buyer will be benefited. Thank you so much
@claudiorossini-ii3hd8 ай бұрын
Snxs 77 is dark blue . Snxs 79 is dark grey , nearly black .
@amarhashim50932 ай бұрын
I think as long as it is powered by 4R36 should be okay. 7S26 not worth for 2024. Just my two cents.
@gorannikolic206110 ай бұрын
I bought mine in 2023 😊
@strahinjamilenkovic19178 ай бұрын
Best buy Seiko!
@techpunjab805628 күн бұрын
Where i can get it in Canada
@valueink4 ай бұрын
Nice watches but that protruding caseback ruins the whole watch for me.
@peupeuguy3103 ай бұрын
is there a white faced version?
@mari051986 Жыл бұрын
what about if you have it for like 8 years and works as a charm! would you sell it or keep it? since they will bot produced any more? will their price go up in the future?
@SillyVintageWatches Жыл бұрын
I gave my predictions at the end of the video. If you still wear it, keep it and if not, keep it anyway. Why would you sell it other than if you really needed the money? I guess you would really miss it one day...
@prettysoIdier Жыл бұрын
The stick hour indices and the baton hands is a timeless style.
@danieldravot3416 ай бұрын
I hate that the day/date aperture screams Seiko. I feel having both day and date is meant to make up for the inability to actually wind the watch.
@ekekonoise22 сағат бұрын
Why would you want to wind the watch? The thing charges itself with just the tiniest movement. Just wear it and that's all
@pedroandrade8627 ай бұрын
Is a sapphire crystal so impossible in watches in this price range?
@claudiorossini-ii3hd7 ай бұрын
Could be mineral glass covered by a sapphire surface...
@FameClips_Official5 ай бұрын
Can you send me the link to the watch
@racing_mntage158411 ай бұрын
Got an old snx73 for 70 bucks
@matenagy92448 ай бұрын
Where?
@racing_mntage15848 ай бұрын
@@matenagy9244 India, the dealers reliable
@artsykilla11 ай бұрын
Any other watches on the same level of price/performace/beauty?
@brothacaim10 ай бұрын
Orient tristar series....and some Citizen watches
@artsykilla10 ай бұрын
@@brothacaim any specific ref numbers you have in mind ?
@brothacaim10 ай бұрын
@@artsykilla not really... Orient tristar is similar to seiko 5 in the sense that each one hás its own design qualities and there are so many of them...i have 8 tristars and 3 seiko 5
@مصطفىديب-ح3ن5 ай бұрын
من فضلك عندي ساعة pierpont ميكانيكية نسائية قديمة وهي بحالة جيدة وعندي ساعة Sndoz قديمة رجالية خدش بسيط بالميناء ولكنها تعمل بشكل جيد وساعة sirgint تعمل بشكل جيد اريد بيعهم وساعة ام صليب قديمة يلزمها اصلاح بسيط وايضا اريد بيعها
@kylebaird4642 Жыл бұрын
Mine died after 2.5 months, warranty dishonored, bummer!
@SillyVintageWatches Жыл бұрын
I'm sorry to hear that. What happened?
@theburmesegent1595 Жыл бұрын
I have so many Seiko 5s over the years , never had any issues with any . I call your comment cap
@prettysoIdier Жыл бұрын
Upgrade the movement to the NH36 or even pick up another, before they’re gone for good.
@s.m.pravin9738 Жыл бұрын
There's no way these workhorse movements stop working unless you were dumb enough to expose them to strong magnetic fields
@martinowl11 ай бұрын
Give it a tap or good shake.
@emhezmfe5 ай бұрын
Are some of them now made in China?
@AndyCarter-db4gt5 ай бұрын
Singapore and Malaysia I think. Not China.
@petergiourelas3753 Жыл бұрын
Not really good value anymore, maybe orient tristar better now.
@prettysoIdier Жыл бұрын
Hard to get that exact dial layout though. Closest I found and also love the c saint design is orient’s Tristar sem1T18w8.
@hoo_jii6 ай бұрын
7S26 is not worth buying
@markobozic1777Ай бұрын
why?
@manuvns11 ай бұрын
A better bracelet please
@plantlife77687 ай бұрын
Aliexpress, Rolamy oyster bracelet or the jubilee but they have to be 19mm
@AfterUsOnlySilence6 ай бұрын
Absolutely yes! 😂
@NaveenChandraKumar-yz1ne4 ай бұрын
Please
@NaveenChandraKumar-yz1ne4 ай бұрын
Please ptovide
@abidhajher70765 ай бұрын
Just got one handed down to me from my dad, and its not running. 😂
@imadhartleben6 ай бұрын
I bought this popular video watch from NKUWAN , which was originally priced at a few thousand dollars, but now it's only $380! It's really suitable to pick up feces!
@ImTheDudeMan4713 ай бұрын
No. Not in 2024. You should buy in 2021 for $70. That's what I did.
@ulricha.5 ай бұрын
No.
@whoissnooze8 ай бұрын
Absolutely NOT!!!
@keirraabdiaziz6 ай бұрын
Ilia kvalito ne estas malsupera al tiuj grandaj luksaj varoj. La fortikeco kaj atento al detaloj rivalas kun la originalaj dezajnistsakoj kaj mi ne povas kredi kiom mi ?paris. ?i estas la perfekta akcesora?o por iu ajn moda knabino! Mi certas, ke mi rea?etos iujn aliajn stilojn kaj kolorojn ?NKUWAN por kongrui kun miaj vesta?oj kaj ?uoj!
@maejorgiessinger6 ай бұрын
In Toronto canada I buy a super super clone I bring it to a rolex expert he say it was real rolex . Unbelievable. Your super clone look just like mine. You a expert but a regular person like me will never know. Imagine on NKUWAN
@jetporter4 ай бұрын
The SNXS 77 is, in my opinion, the nicest one. The deep blue colour of the dial makes it look beautiful. You always know what time it is because it’s such a pleasure to look at it. This watch has the most value for money of any watch.
@TimDrogin6 ай бұрын
I got one from my father, the watch is going to hit 20 years old. So fun, elegant and reliable!
@boomclash1015 ай бұрын
Have you done anything to it?
@TimDrogin5 ай бұрын
@@boomclash101 Not yet, but planning to. it looks and works just fine, but i can see some old oil gunk on the ratchet wheel
@AugustoAG Жыл бұрын
Just ordered this a week ago, im happy i made the right choice and bought these. When they deliver i will write more abou it here
@prettysoIdier Жыл бұрын
I’m on the fence on getting this black dial or the white. I already own the gray dial with gold markers and also the gold dial SNXS81 which has been my daily since I’ve acquired it. If the movement fails, you can always get a movement upgrade to the hacking handwinding nh36.
@AugustoAG Жыл бұрын
@prettysoIdier to be honest both black and white dial can go with anything, but I would go for the black one, I think is has a more stunning look.
@Ben-bj1oz8 ай бұрын
You liking it so far?
@patrickdaep5 ай бұрын
I am still wearing my Automatic Seiko watch that i purchased in the 90’s. it has never been serviced.
@eyunseville13106 ай бұрын
ive been using my snxs79 daily with plenty of water involved on my daily work. believe me its not a problem what so ever.
@ekekonoise22 күн бұрын
I had a very similar model in the nineties, and it died because of water. I bought this model snxs 79 and I'm a bit worried about water. It's yours still dry?
@claudiorossini-ii3hd11 ай бұрын
Wonderful review of this watch , that I got in 1995 , with steel back and movement 7009 ( before adopting 7s26 ) . If anybody worry about the bracelet , it supports perfectly a 20 mm . leather strap .
@Hektor2479 ай бұрын
19mm
@claudiorossini-ii3hd9 ай бұрын
@@Hektor247yes , that ' s right . But if we don ' t find this size , that is not common , we can get a 20 mm without problem . In case of metal bracelet then yes , must respect a19 mm size .
@imaginekarma85822 ай бұрын
@@claudiorossini-ii3hd
@plantlife77687 ай бұрын
I have had my SNXS79K for a few months now. The bracelet is terrible, that's the first thing I wanted to replace. I bought a rolamy oyster bracelet with center polished links and it's a major upgrade. Using the original end links because the ones the rolamy comes with are too sharp/wierd. Also Pro TIP I saw on a blog, stick a little bit of rolled up clear tape in between the end links and the case to eliminate that rattling sound. This also made a huge difference and made the watch feel much better. I did not feel the need to swap the movement as hacking is not that important to me, the seconds will go back a few seconds by going in reverse when setting the time so you could still set it accurately. The last thing I upgraded or swapped I should say is the caseback. The exhibition caseback is nice, however, this is my second watch so I'm not so attached to that feature. The problem with the exhibition caseback is that it increases the height on your wrist. This was actually a problem for me as it made it harder to adjust to a comfortable size. I bought an old version of this exact watch for cheap just to swap out the solid caseback. It was hard to find but totally worth it if you can find a caseback that will fit this model. Keep in mind it has to give the rotor enough room to move so if you hear scraping sounds it does not fit. After swapping the bracelet, putting some tape in the end links, and swapping the caseback to a solid one, this watch is absolutely amazing! I love it and wear it constantly. My other watch is the SNKL41 which i also upgraded the same bracelet from rolamy along with the tape hack. If you're still reading this and are considering buying an SNXS79, DO IT! It's a beautiful watch.
@mchandan768 ай бұрын
Can we change bracelet to jubilee bracelet
@dumpling12637 ай бұрын
How do you know seiko is releasing a new seiko 5 line soon? Any sources to when they will be released? It has been 5 months.
@JB-qt8eh3 ай бұрын
It's out now
@robertonavarro7713Күн бұрын
No need. I bought my then brand new Seiko 5 in 1992 for $45. I am still wearing it everyday and it still running perfectly and still looks new. 😊
@YanisseH-t8y10 ай бұрын
Great video ! It even makes wondering about buying an other SNXS ! Btw, can you tell me what are the references for the left model at 8:38 ?
@joshsher63276 ай бұрын
The SNXS79 is not a dress watch. It's a sports watch like the Rolex Explorer or Oyster Perpetual. A Cartier Tank or an Omega Seamaster De Ville are dress watches.
@kennethchong28136 ай бұрын
Bought a Seiko 5 Sports Automatic Day/Date 100m Water Resistant,Gold..am so so Happy,Unbelievable,Stunning,wear it daily,Rolex kept away in drawer!
@AndySmith450110 ай бұрын
I just picked one of these up in a dealer for £99. It appears identical to the watch in the video except it has pointed hands and the outer edge of the dial is textured. It also has the "5" badge stamped underneath Seiko on the clasp. Although dated, I see this as a modern classic. Kind of the Mini of the watch world, which looks as much at home parked outside the Hilton hotel as it does in the supermarket car park. Thanks for the great review
@claudiorossini-ii3hd8 ай бұрын
Your Seiko 5 is not an snxs . Could be the reference snxg ( very beautiful ).
@LV-426175 ай бұрын
Autos ( and by extension analog watches in general) are only good for people who: - do not collect watches - just want to know the time - don't need anything else As an owner of about 60 watches I can tell that Autos are a pita, winding or shaking anytime when not worn for 36-48 hours, setting the time (maybe also date/day) truly sucks. In my opinion anyone is much better off with a cheap digital Casio or Timex. set it once, draw it in a drawer for five years and after that you still can use it - what's not to like? Nonetheless I too have a few Autos and i can appreciate the sweeping second hand, all those little springs and gearwheels and such, but technically spoken they are an absolute anachronism and whenever I'm in the mood to wear one, there is always a digital watch on my other wrist, 'nuff said.
@roniepalomeno28085 ай бұрын
Seiko 5 my favorite watch,i got one from my father,1979 model still working 😂😢😅😅😊
@ForMyWrist6 ай бұрын
Exclusively beautiful watch FOR MY wrist
@edrader9 ай бұрын
also not accurate. much better watches out there
@istvantoth74314 ай бұрын
Short answer is No.
@SimaStrahota1110 ай бұрын
This one or srpe51?
@SillyVintageWatches10 ай бұрын
It depends on what you would like to spend, both are good watches. From an aesthetic perspective, I like the old Seiko 5 more.
@Law2117 ай бұрын
My brand new flieger-style seiko 5 was the least accurate watch I've ever owned. Had to adjust it almost everyday. I'm not trusting a cheap automatic again.
@claudiorossini-ii3hd7 ай бұрын
If we expect perfect accuracy , better avoid mechanical watches , even expensive 😢 .
@RonSommar6 ай бұрын
Yes, you should
@bobbychicano11 ай бұрын
Would love to buy this watch but I cannot find the SNXS79 anywhere. I find variations and versions with letters or numbers after the 'SNXS79', but cant find a standalone. Do you have any recs on where to find?
@fasalrafiq183710 ай бұрын
The numbers after tell you if the watch was made in Japan or not, for example J1 was made on Japan. Just ordered mine today from Amazon, I love in UK btw.