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Welcome! get started hereSeiko 4R36 4R36A Automatic Watch Movement Day/Date – CT532
Price range: $138.00 through $172.00
The Seiko 4R36 is a reliable and durable watch movement. It’s a common choice in Seiko’s 5 Sports line, King Turtle, and other models. The 4R36 is an upgrade from the 7S26 movement, adding features like hacking seconds and manual winding. It’s also considered a Seiko-branded version of the NH36 movement, a popular choice for modders and watch enthusiasts.
Key features and specifications:
- Type: Automatic movement.
- Accuracy: +45 to -35 seconds per day.
- Jewels: 24.
- Beats per hour: 21,600 (6 times per second).
- Power reserve: Approximately 40 hours.
- Functionality: Hacking seconds (stops the seconds hand for precise time setting), manual winding, and date and day-of-the-week display.
- Diashock anti-shock system: Provides protection against shocks and vibrations.
- Magnetic Resistance: The 4R36 movement is also equipped with resistance to magnetic fields.
Upgrade from 7S26:
- The 4R36 offers improvements over the 7S26, such as hacking seconds and manual winding.
- It uses different stem and crown than the 7S26.
Comparison to NH36:
- The 4R36 is the Seiko-branded version of the NH36.
- The 4R36 uses higher-quality parts than the NH36.
Maintenance and Service:
- Like other watch movements, the 4R36 requires periodic servicing to maintain its accuracy and reliability.
- Servicing can involve cleaning, lubricating, and potentially replacing worn components.
- Seiko offers service options for their movements, including potentially swapping in a new movement instead of full service.
| Manufacturer | Seiko |
| Caliber Number | 4R36, 4R36A |
| In-House? |
Yes |
| Movement Type | Automatic, self-winding mechanical |
| Diameter |
27.4mm |
| Casing Diameter |
27mm |
| Thickness |
5.32mm |
| Jewels | 24 |
| Beat Rate / Frequency |
21,600 bph / 3 Hz |
| Lift Angle |
53 degrees |
| Power Reserve |
~41 hours |
| Hand Windable? | Yes |
| Hand-Winding Direction |
Clockwise |
| Rotor Winding Direction |
Bi-Directional (Magic Lever) |
| Anti-Shock System |
Seiko Diashock |
| Regulator System |
ETACHRON |
| Functions | Central hours; central minutes; central sweeping seconds; day/date calendar at 3:00 |
| Hacking Seconds? | Yes |
| Country of Manufacture | Made in Japan |


