Authenticity

Real or fake? We asked a watchmaker.

Buying a watch on Instagram takes trust. So we had a watchmaker examine every watch in our stock, Seiko 5 Sports and GMT alike, under a loupe. The conclusion is simple: they are real Seiko watches.

Our watches being examined under a loupe at the watchmaker's.

What we do for every watch

  • Examined by a watchmaker: every watch in our stock, Seiko 5 Sports and GMT, has been under the watchmaker's loupe.
  • New watches, in their Seiko box, with the original 'Ref.' label.
  • Filmed before shipping, serial number visible: you receive the video of your watch, not of another one.
  • A video call before you buy if you want to see it live: message us on Instagram.
  • 3-year Seiwatches warranty, and 14 days from delivery to change your mind, with the return at our expense.
  • Protected payment through Stripe, with 3D Secure. Never a bank transfer.

Check for yourself

A seconds hand that glides, a serial number engraved on the back, an engraved clasp: here are the 3 ways to recognise a real Seiko, on our watches and anywhere else.

Seiwatches is an independent retailer, not affiliated with Seiko Watch Corporation.

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