Seiko NH72A

Seiko Instruments (TMI) · Automatic · Entry tier · Family: Seiko NH3x

Factory specs

Caliber
NH72A
Made in
Japan or Malaysia
Frequency
21,600 bph (3 Hz)
Power reserve
41 h
Jewels
24
Hacking
Yes
Hand winding
Yes
Accuracy
-20 / +40 s/day
Diameter
27.4 mm
Height
5.32 mm
Functions
Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Skeleton
Equivalent to
Seiko NH70A, Seiko NH71A
Same family
Seiko 4R36, Seiko NH35A, Seiko NH36A, Seiko NH37A, Seiko NH38A, Seiko NH39A, Seiko NH70A, Seiko NH71A

Ruthenium-grey version of the skeletonised NH70A (data/movements/seiko-nh70.yaml) and the gilt NH71A; TMI lists the three together in its "Skeleton Mechanical (NH7)" range, and their spec sheets differ only in plating. TMI spec sheet (version 1, rev. 16.11.2022): 12 lignes, Ø27.40mm, 5.32mm high, "Three Hands (skeleton)", "Ruthenium grey plating", 24 jewels, accuracy -20 to +40 s/day (23 ±2 °C), manual winding, ball-bearing automatic winding in both directions, second-hand stop mechanism (hacking), 21,600 vph, duration "more than 41 hours", antimagnetic ≥4,800 A/m, "non-corresponding with diver's watch" casing. TMI product page: Côtes de Genève decorated rotor, ruthenium grey finish, country of origin "Japan or Malaysia". Built on the NH35 (NH3) framework like the NH70, hence the Seiko NH3x family.

Watches with the Seiko NH72A

WatchPrice fromMovementDia. mmThick mmCrystalMicro-adjust
Undone Aquadeep K9 Crystal (NH72) $1,150 Seiko NH72A 43 — Sapphire no bracelet

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