Seiko Caliber 4r35b Drawing

Seiko Caliber 4R35

Seiko Caliber 4r35b Drawing

ManufacturerSeiko
Caliber Number4R35, 4R35A, 4R35B
Movement TypeAutomatic
Diameter
27.4mm (casing 27mm)
Thickness
5.32mm
Jewels24 23 (see below)
Vibrations Per Hour
21,600 bph
Lift Angle
52 or 53 degrees (see below)
Power Reserve
~40 hours
Hand Windable?Yes
Hand Winding Direction
Clockwise
Rotor Direction
Bi-directional (Magic Lever)
Hacking?Yes
Anti-Shock System
Seiko Diashock
Regulator System
ETACHRON
FunctionsHours, minutes, central seconds, date calendar at 3:00
Country of ManufactureJapan
Known Models
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The Seiko caliber 4R35 is an automatic used by Seiko Watch Corp. in their own branded watches. This movement was released circa 2011. This caliber was considered to be an upgrade from the popular 7S26 movement as it offers the user the desirable hacking and hand-winding functionality.

In Seiko’s own words:

“SEIKO Automatic mechanical Cal. 4R35A is developed based on Cal. 7S series and Cal. 6R series design with two specifications as follows: 1. Manual winding function. 2. Second hand stop function for time setting (2nd click position of the crown).”

Caliber 4R35 VS SII NH35:

The caliber 4R35 is basically a Seiko-only version of the NH35A. Seiko Instruments (aka SII) sells the NH35 to other manufacturers for use in non-Seiko watches. At the time of this post, the 4R35B has 23 jewels and the NH35A has 24 jewels (see below).

Caliber 4R35 VS 4R36:

There is also a similar caliber 4R36. The difference between the two is that the 4R35 has a date calendar complication at 3:00, and the caliber 4R36 has a day/date at 3:00. Everything else is the same, including dimensions, jewels, accuracy, etc. Despite tech sheet misinformation, the caliber 4R35B has 23 jewels and the 4R36A has 24 jewels (see below).

Differences Between 4R35A and 4R35B?

The “A” in 4R35A indicates that it is the first generation of this caliber. The official tech sheets show that the 4R35B was an upgrade from the original caliber where Seiko increased the jewel count from 23 to 24 jewels see update below. This happens to be the same jewel count at the 4R36 mentioned above, so it could be for ease of production and documentation. Other differences as listed in the technical docs:

  • Lift Angle: 4R35A = 52 degrees / 4R35B = 53 degrees
  • Power Reserve: 4R35A = 41 hours / 4R35B = 40 hours

Update: It appears that the parts lists for the 4R35A and 4R35B show a difference of at least 23 individual parts. Seiko has even updated their tech sheets with more information regarding the difference between A vs B.

In Seiko’s own words:

“SEIKO Automatic Mechanical Cal.4R35B is replacement caliber of Cal.4R35A. Construction of B series are same as A series, but using new parts. Since the size of the movement is same as A series, the complete movement can be assembled into the watches which originally have the A series movement; however, as the parts are not convertible, please use the appropriate parts for each caliber. The difference between Cal.4R35 and Cal.4R36 is a calendar mechanism” –source

UPDATE: 23 or 24 Jewels Confusion

There is much confusion in the watch community around the caliber 4R35B jewel count. Blogs and watch sellers often refer to the 4R35B as having 24 jewels, this is because that is what Seiko’s official documentation has stated since the tech sheets were published in 2011. Interestingly, the conflicting information in the tech sheet appears to be caused by Seiko combining the calibers 4R35B and 4R36A in one document. The original 4R35A had its own tech sheet. The rotor drawing on the 4R35A shows the caliber number and jewel count spelled out (as it would look on an actual watch), however, the 4R35B/4R36A drawing has a blank rotor without any markings, continuing the cause for confusion.

We have not seen a caliber 4R35B powered watch with rotor markings indicating 24 jewels. The Caliber Corner Community is also backing up the discrepancy in the comments below, so we reached out directly to Seiko for information:

“Dear Seiko, can you please confirm if the 4R35B has 23 or 24 jewels? Tech sheets say the “B” has 24 jewels, but many watches with a 4R35B signed rotor say 23 jewels. Thank you in advance for any clarification you can provide. -Caliber Corner”

Dear Customer,
We have inspected few watches with B movements, and they all state 23 jewels.
Thank you for your feedback, we are in process of correcting that information.
Kind Regards,
SWA

This confusion is further perpetuated due to the fact that the 4R35B is regarded as the “Seiko only” version of the SII NH35A which has 24 jewels.

Please comment below if your 4R35B powered watch has 23 or 24 jewels.

Accuracy Rating:

Seiko claims that the accuracy of caliber 4R35 is between +45 / -35 seconds per day. This rating is based on normal daily wear on the wrist in temperatures between 5 ºC and 35 ºC. When testing your watch for timekeeping, make sure it is fully wound.

Crown Position Functions:

0 (against the case): Clockwise = Manual Winding / Counterclockwise = Nothing
1 (pulled out one click): Clockwise = Nothing / Counterclockwise = Date setting
2 (pulled out two clicks): Time setting clockwise and counterclockwise

Stem Removal:

To remove the stem, make sure the crown is in position 0 or normal position (not date or time setting position). There is a lever with a small indentation for your tool. Gently press down while pulling the stem out. See official instructions below for more guidance:

Seiko Caliber 4r36 Stem Removal

Examples of Watches With This Movement:

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5 years ago

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Matt
Matt
5 years ago

The Seiko SRPC87 uses the 4R35B movement but contrary to the information provided here states that it’s 23 jewels.

Ide
Ide
5 years ago
Reply to  calibercorner

Yes, please do inform us the latest clarification from Seiko.
I bought a Seiko 5 Sports with 4R35B movement but it is 23 jewels instead of 24. Also, the date is at the 4.30 position instead of 3. Any explanation for this? Did I buy a genuine Seiko watch?

John
John
5 years ago
Reply to  Ide

I think you and I bought the same watch. I am concerned because the 23 jewels may not have hacking or the ability to be hand wound. Looking for help on this.

Tạ Xuân Trường
Tạ Xuân Trường
4 years ago
Reply to  calibercorner

So, If I have a Presage Seiko said in its back that: 4R35A , twenty four jewels. That watch is fake, isn’t it? Thank

Emiliano del Pozo
Emiliano del Pozo
3 years ago
Reply to  Matt

The mechanical movement has 24 jewels is 4R35 or NH35A.

John
John
5 years ago

where can I buy a 4r35b movement?

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Dave
Dave
5 years ago

I recently bought an SRPC19K1 from the grey market, it has 4R35B, Twenty-Three Jewels, written on the rotor.

Tanuj Saxena
Tanuj Saxena
5 years ago

I am having an issue with my Seiko SRPB51 Samurai with 4r35 movement. I noticed that the second hand is not stopping even when I pull out the crown fully on the last position. Initially it, used to stop when the crown was pulled out fully. Its a new watch I have just bought it in June 2019.

Padi Fanboy
Padi Fanboy
5 years ago

My PADI auto has this movement with 23 jewels. I was wondering if there is a 24 jewels PADI?

Mike G
Mike G
5 years ago

Does anyone know the recommended turns per day (TPD) for this movement on a watch winder? Thanks in advance

Szosky
Szosky
4 years ago
Reply to  Mike G

30 rpm for 60 min.

Mike Garcia
Mike Garcia
4 years ago
Reply to  Szosky

I’ve been running 600 TPD clockwise (your 30 rpm for 60 mins suggests 720 TPD) for over a year and it has kept amazing time so far.

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José Maria Aguasca Ribot
José Maria Aguasca Ribot
4 years ago

En mi muñeca se mantiene en unos muy razonables + 8 / 9 segundos 24h.
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June
June
4 years ago

Can i replace 4r35 to eta2824?

Stephen
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4 years ago

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Eman
Eman
1 year ago
Reply to  Stephen

Humihinto din ang aking relo pag hindi nagagalaw

John
John
4 years ago

I purchased a Seiko samurai September 2019 from official dealer. Watch kept perfect time,( with my radio controlled watch). After 2 weeks it started to gain about 6 seconds per day consistently. As I have several quartz watches I like accurate time, so I attempted to adjust the Seiko by moving the regulating arm on the balance wheel. The first attempt made it run slow by 3-5 seconds per day, so I nudged the regulating arm again (VERY GENTLY) the next day with a wooden toothpick, and now it is in time with +-1second per day. It is now my… Read more »

John Wayne
John Wayne
11 months ago
Reply to  John

I thought I was the only one completely obsessed with having all my automatic watches regulated perfectly to +1 second/24hrs.. I’ve learned 0sec +/- is impossible, but Lord knows I’ve tried!
The 4R35B is a great movement!

Rocco of Stay Sprung
Rocco of Stay Sprung
4 years ago

The B is def. 23 jewels I have a SRPC model open case back were it states 23 and this is a 2017 piece

andré kristiansen
andré kristiansen
3 years ago
Reply to  calibercorner

I have a Presage 3r35B and it states 24.

Brad Hoffner
Brad Hoffner
4 years ago

On a watch winder, how many TPD(Turns Per Day) for 4R35?

Kurt
Kurt
4 years ago
Reply to  Brad Hoffner

I set mine to 700.

Brad Hoffner
Brad Hoffner
4 years ago
Reply to  Kurt

Thank you!

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Emiliano del Pozo
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3 years ago

I am reading here, in the box above “4R35,4R35A, 4R35B” have a lift angle of 53º. After this information in “Differences between 4R35A and 4R35B”, 4R35A –> lift angle 52º and 4R35B –> 53º, which is the correct information?

Emiliano del Pozo
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3 years ago

“The caliber 4R35 is basically a Seiko-only version of the NH35A”. I thought the original was 4R35A and NH35A was the same caliber for others assemblers.

Tim Sweet
Tim Sweet
6 months ago
Reply to  calibercorner

The info from Seiko near the top of this thread says parts not ‘convertible’ – presumably meaning not interchangeable!

ERIK
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3 years ago

My B model (4R35-01M0) has date at 6. Rotor indicates 23jewels.

Bear
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Phil Power
Phil Power
3 years ago

Hi, I have a 4R35B movement which has twenty three jewels. I hope this is helpful.
Kind regards,
Phil

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Hi Everybody, I have a question , does 4R35B has a “magic lever” ?

Thanks in advance for yours answers ?

Gary johnston
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Nikodem when is the lever winding system used

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We have several 4R35B movements, and they are all marked 23 jewels. The 4R36 movements are all marked 24 jewels.

Reallyzen
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2 years ago

I confirm the 35B has “23” written on the rotor, has hacking. While checking, I also noticed a serious blemish on the mechanism, a bridge that’s blackened at one end. Disappointed at the QC here.

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Michael Martinez
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1 year ago

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Randy
Randy
6 months ago

i HAVE THE SAME WATCH, MINE SAYS 23 JEWELS ALSO

Jessica
Jessica
1 year ago

I feel stupid but are these watches worth anything

David Girard
David Girard
1 year ago

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stefan
stefan
1 year ago

Hi!
A mov’t 4R35 date at 6 can be replaced by…..? (I mean other than 4r35)

SYAIFUL
SYAIFUL
1 year ago

I’ve been long questioning myself about the real purpose they put the compass in there; I wouldn’t have needed it there if I knew where North is..what is the crown for..? Yes..for me to set where North is..thus I became the compass myself then..showing myself where North is..

Chris Van Tighem
Chris Van Tighem
1 year ago

I have a Seiko SRPA71K1 which has a 4R35B movement and the rotor says that it has 23 Jewels. Also, the date at the 4:30 but the crown for setting the movement is at 3 o’clock.

Igor
Igor
7 months ago

Imam 4R36 i jako sam zadovoljan.

KnightsWatch
KnightsWatch
7 months ago

My Seiko Presage SRPG23J1 comes with a movement that has a rotor with “4R35B twenty-three jewels” engraved in it. So it seems that the B version really is 23 jewels.
Specifications on the Seiko official website confirm this:
https://www.seikowatches.com/global-en/products/presage/srpg23j1

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