S. Epson Caliber VR32A

Brand	S. Epson (Seiko)
Caliber Number	VR32A, VR32
Movement Type	Quartz, battery-powered
Lignes	13.5”’
Diameter	31.2mm x 28mm
Casing Diameter	30.6mm
Height	3.97mm
Jewel Count	No jewels (0)
Frequency	32,768 Hz
Accuracy Rating	+/- 20 seconds/month
Battery Cell #	SR920SW aka 371/370 (silver oxide, 1.55 V)
Battery Life	3 years
Hand Count	6
Hand Sizes	1.10mm (hrs) / .65mm (mins) / .20mm (central secs) / .21mm x 3 (subdials)
Functions	Central hours; central minutes; central running seconds; chronograph seconds subdial at 6:00; chronograph minutes subdial at 9:00; pointer style 24 hour indicator (day/night indicator) at 3:00; date at 4:30
Hacking Seconds?	Yes
Quickset Date?	Yes
Country of Manufacture	Made in Japan
Known Models	(Add your watches to the comments below…)

The S. Epson caliber VR32A is a quartz chronograph watch movement. The VR32 series is part of S. Epson’s Muscle Movement line of quartz calibers.

The main characteristic of this movement is that the central seconds hand is a regular running seconds, while the chronograph seconds hand is in the subdial at 6:00. This configuration is ideal for watch enthusiasts who prefer an active seconds hand and/or do not prefer a stationary central seconds hand when the stopwatch is not in use. Additionally, this calibre has a 24 hour hand at 3:00.

VR32A VS VR32B:

There has been an evolution upgrade in the VR32 line of movements from VR32A to VR32B. At this time, the difference between the two is unconfirmed, but all basic specs remain the same and they are interchangeable.

The VR32A was produced since at least 2014, with the VR32B being available around October 2018.

Replacement Prices:

At the time of this post, replacement prices were found online in the range of $14.34 to $29.95 USD.

Video – VR32A service:

This video is not in English, but it still may be helpful to watch the disassembly.

Additional Resources:

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