But are Seiko watches worth anything? In short, the answer is a resounding yes. Let's delve deeper into why Seiko watches hold their value and why they are considered a smart investment. Seiko has a long-standing tradition of producing high-quality watches.

In the past, Seiko watches were entirely manufactured in Japan, but they have since expanded their manufacturing into other countries like Singapore, Malaysia, and China. Their manufacturing is still overseen by a Japanese national no matter what country they are being manufactured in.

The serial numbers is located on the case back, as a series of numbers with either 6 or 7 digits. All digits will be numeric, except perhaps the second digit, which may be numeric or also an N or D.

We also notice that being the number one ranked watch in several countries does not necessarily mean that the brand is the most popular elsewhere in the world. A great example is Patek Philippe which ranks number one in 18 countries, but is out searched by Seiko which only ranks in three.