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Seiko (TMI) NH36 Automatic Movement - Day Date (Black)

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The full-calendar workhorse.

Genuine Seiko NH36 automatic movement with day and date function, crown at 3 o'clock, with black wheels. A popular upgrade from older 7S26/7S36 calibers, adding hacking and hand-winding alongside the full day+date calendar.

Two accuracy grades. One genuine Seiko caliber, QC-passed by TMI.
Pick Regulated for watchmaker-tuned precision, or Non-Regulated for Seiko factory spec. Every unit is a genuine Time Module Inc. movement, tested functional before it ships.

Day and date together.
A full calendar complication: day-of-week plus date, both quick-set. Crown out one click to correct day and date, two clicks to hack and set the time.

Regulated or non-regulated.
Choose Regulated and a certified watchmaker tunes it to 0 to +8 seconds/day before it ships. Choose Non-Regulated for factory-default accuracy of -20 to +40 seconds/day per Seiko's spec. Same movement, your call on precision.

Hacking and hand-winding.
Both built in. The seconds hand stops when you pull the crown for precise time-setting, and you can manually wind it. The popular reason modders upgrade from older 7S26/7S36 calibers.

In every box.
Each movement ships with a full-length threaded stem and a dummy stem with plastic crown. Additional full-length threaded stems are available separately.

How the NH family compares

Caliber Complication Crown Position Version
NH34 GMT + Date 3 or 4 o'clock White
NH35 Date 3 or 4 o'clock Black White
NH35 Date · 6 o'clock dial 3 or 4 o'clock Black White
NH36 · THIS MOVEMENT Day + Date 3 o'clock only Black White
NH36 Day + Date 4 o'clock only Black White
NH38 Open Heart (no date) 3 or 4 o'clock View
NH70 / 71 / 72 Skeleton (no date) 3 or 4 o'clock NH72

Most NH movements fit either a 3 or 4 o'clock crown — the stem threads either way and the date disc isn't affected. The NH36 is the exception: its day wheel is pre-aligned for one crown position, so pick the standard (3 o'clock) or the 4 o'clock version to match your case. Every caliber shares the same 24-jewel automatic platform, 21,600 vph beat rate, and 41+ hour power reserve. Click any version to go straight to that product.

For experienced modders only

Movement swapping is recommended only for individuals with the right skills and experience. Every movement passes Time Module Inc. (TMI) quality control before shipping and is guaranteed fully functional on arrival. Given the DIY nature of modding and Seiko's trade practices, movements cannot be returned once shipped. We are not responsible for damage incurred during fitting.

    1. Manufacturer Time Module Inc. (TMI)
    2. Caliber NH36A
    3. Movement Type Automatic, Mechanical
    4. Hand Height Type M
    5. Movement Diameter 27.40mm
    6. Casing Diameter 29.36mm (with dial holding spacer)
    7. Movement Height 5.32mm
    8. Jewels 24 jewels
    9. Beats Per Hour 21,600 vph (6 vibrations per second)
    10. Additional Function Day & Date display
    11. Hacking Yes
    12. Manual Winding Yes
    13. Winding Direction Clockwise
    14. Power Reserve More than 41 hours
    15. Accuracy (Regulated) 0 to +8 seconds/day
    16. Accuracy (Non-Regulated) -20 to +40 seconds/day
    17. Hands Fitting Size H: 1.5mm, M: 0.88mm, S: 0.2mm
  • Where this movement fits

    1. Hand height Type M (standard) — confirm your case accepts Type M before fitting
    2. Our cases All Ultra Thin Edition cases (TYPE M)
    3. Dial 28.5mm Seiko Mod dials — match the date aperture to the movement
    4. Hands NH-series compatible

    A day+date dial pairs with the NH36. Fits every Ultra Thin Edition case that takes a TYPE M movement.

    1. 1x NH36 movement
    2. 1x Full-length threaded stem
    3. 1x Dummy stem with plastic crown

    All photos showing movements fitted with dials, hands, or cases are for illustration only and are not included with the movement purchase.

    1. A Complete Guide On How To Mod Your SEIKO Watch Dial And Hands (Photos & Video)
    2. Fitting dials with four dial legs
    3. Seiko Modding: The Complete Build Guide (2026)

Questions, Answered

Everything worth knowing before you build.

Which dial does the NH36 need, and will an NH35 work instead?

The NH36 is a day-date movement and needs a day-date dial. Don't fit an NH35 under a day-date dial — with no day disc, you'd see bare movement through the day window. The NH36 has its crown at 3 o'clock; if your case has a 4 o'clock crown, choose the 4 o'clock NH36 version instead.

Why does the NH36 come in 3 o'clock and 4 o'clock versions?

Because of the day wheel. Unlike a date disc, the day wheel is pre-aligned to a specific crown position so the day text reads upright in the window. We stock a 3 o'clock version and a 4 o'clock version — pick the one matching your case's crown position. (Date-only and no-date calibers don't have this constraint; they fit either crown.)

What's the difference between Regulated and Non-Regulated?

Regulated movements are tuned by a certified watchmaker to 0 to +8 seconds per day before they ship. Non-Regulated movements run at Seiko's factory-default accuracy of -20 to +40 seconds per day. It's the same movement either way — Regulated just buys you tighter timekeeping out of the box.

Is this a Type M or Type L movement, and does it matter?

This is a Type M movement. Type M and Type L are Seiko's two factory hand-fitting heights; Type L sits about 0.4mm taller. Ultra Thin Edition cases have tight hand-to-sapphire clearance, so they take Type M only. Always confirm Type M before fitting.

Can I return a movement if my mod doesn't work out?

Movements can't be returned once shipped. Given the DIY nature of modding and Seiko's trade practices, all movement sales are final. Every unit passes TMI quality control and is guaranteed fully functional on arrival — but the fitting itself is at your own risk, so this movement is recommended for experienced modders only.

NH34 vs NH35 vs NH36 vs NH38 vs NH70 — what is the actual difference?

They are the same movement — only the complication differs. Every one: 24 jewels, −20 to +40 sec/day, 21,600 vph, 41h power reserve, casing Ø29.36mm with the spacer.

| Movement | Shows |
|---|---|
| **NH34** | Date + GMT |
| **NH35** | Date |
| **NH36** | Day date |
| **NH38** | Open Heart |
| **NH70/71/72** | Skeleton |

All of them hack (the seconds hand stops while you set). On the NH38 and the NH70 family the crown has one click and it sets the time, so a no-date dial belongs on an NH38 — there is no empty date position to pull past.

Only the height differs: 7.59mm installed, 7.99mm for the NH34. That extra 0.4mm of hand stack is why a GMT needs a case built for it. Otherwise the family is interchangeable — you are choosing a dial and a crown behaviour, not a different-sized engine.

Genuine NH36 automatic movement with day-date function praised for accuracy and quality. Customers said it's "regulated to perfection" with excellent amplitude over 300. Fast shipping and great packaging noted. Option for non-regulated versions available to save money. Highly reliable for watch builds.

  • Movement amplitude clocked in at over 300! Keeping great time after regulating it.
  • NH-36 movement regulated to perfection. Will definitely buy again!
  • Genuine movement, shipped quickly, very accurate.
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Anonymous (Cypress, US)
Using this mod part for: Aftermarket case, snk809 dial
The Amplitude!!

Movement amplitude clocked in at over 300!
Keeping great time after regulating it on my timegrapher.

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S.D. (Val-de-Reuil, FR)
Great !

I am totally satisfied from A to Z. Great quality choice and nice prices. The NH36 movement I ordered is great with a high quality level. The package was sent so fast and received very very quickly. It traveled with a lot of comfort so absolutely no risk of damage :)
Thanks a lot and no doubt I will order again into your « Atelier ». Kind Regards from France.

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Thomas P. (Seattle, US)
Using this mod part for: SNZF17
Solid Movement

NH-36 movement regulated to perfection. Will definitely buy again!!! Thank you!

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pierre (Colomiers, FR)
Using this mod part for: Personal 36mm Explorer mod
Good mouvement

The shipping was super fast and the packaging perfect. The mouvement is also well regulated from factory. Thanks Lucius Atelier ;)

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Joost (Tiel, NL)
Using this mod part for: SKX013 submariner edition from Lucius Atelier

Black Day-Date movement is perfect

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Thierry O. (Paris, FR)

Seiko (SII) NH36 Automatic Movement - Day Date (Black)

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Dustin P. (Lakewood, US)

Genuine movement, shipped quickly, very accurate. Have had great experiences from all of my purchases through Lucius Atelier

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Frederic M. (Paris, FR)
Using this mod part for: SKX007 based custom build
NH36 movement

Perfect, as expected. Good to have the choice to buy a non regulated movement to save some money and regulated it ourself. Thank you LA !

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Saverio C. (Milan, IT)
Using this mod part for: GS case
New mouvment

A genuine Seiko calibre!

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Harley T. (Charleston, US)

Outstanding quality!!

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Mark L. (Auckland, NZ)
Using this mod part for: Using L.A. Explorer 36mm case & parts
Partners Birthday Pressie

Very happy with the great service, package of products and communication from Adriel at Lucius Atelier, still waiting for a Seiko OEM dial to arrive from another merchant, then will complete the build.

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David R. (Hartlepool, GB)
Using this mod part for: Black Samurai Conversion Case
Everything as expected. Excellent shipping

Great price for a regulated nh36 with black day/date dials. Was shipping very fast and can't wait to start my build.

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K S. (Edmonton, CA)
Smooth Movement

Perfect, and a bargain! Thanks Adriel!

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Keith (Sydney, AU)
Using this mod part for: Seiko SNZG15
NH36 Back day date.

Really good customer service, reasonable speed shipping, no complaints as it was free! 😉
A good all round deal.

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Ion C. (Cork, IE)
Using this mod part for: Skx007
Perfect

High quality every time

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Martyn (Stourbridge, GB)
Using this mod part for: Aftermarket SKX007 case with crown at 3 in black
First time buyer

I was really impressed with the speed the movement was shipped and arrived, it was well packed, it looks great and should look better than the white version I have.

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Travis W.
Using this mod part for: SKX013
Great service!

Customer service was awesome! Will definitely order here for my future modifications.

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Anonymous (Sydney, AU)
Using this mod part for: Explorer 39mm
Great service

Super fast dispatch and delivery and genuine customer service.

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rista b. (Melbourne, AU)
NH36 regulated

I have number of Seiko watches and have over the years purchased number of NH36 movements to replace original 7Sxx movements. I hate no hacking functions. Movements arrived double quick time (I’m in Australia). I wound them up and put them on time grapher. Both movements met the 0+8 second spec. I was bit surprised with the beat error at 1 msc than again I’m not a professional. Gray service. Have bought stuff before.

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Paul P. (Auckland, NZ)
Using this mod part for: SKX013
NH36 Black movement

Looks great. I’m only using the date onto a Black Dial. The date number really stands out.

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Kevin S.

I want one of these for a 4 o'clock crown, do you have that day wheel version?

Adriel from LuciusAtelier.com

Hello Kevin!

Thanks for expressing interest in our mod parts!

Sorry, I do not have 4H day wheel version NH36 because it was never manufactured. All NH movements are all directly from Seiko are only 3H, they do not manufacture NH movements in 4H day wheel version (https://www.timemodule.com/en/product-and-download.php?ds_product=2).

Given Seiko does not manufacture NH movements in 4H, if you want to use NH36 movement as 4H, you have to either separately source directly a 4H day wheel, or procure a 7s26 and remove the day wheel from it. Thereafter, swapping the original 3H day wheel on NH movement with a 7s26 4H day wheel. This is literally your only option.

There are several youtube videos that demonstrates this swap.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any more questions.

Cheers,
Adriel

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SENDINBLUE I.

Are the day and date wheels glossy or matte black?

Adriel from LuciusAtelier.com

Hello Edolph!

Thanks for expressing interest in our mod parts!

Seiko only makes them matte black. If you do see them glossy, they are counterfeit movements.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any more questions.

Cheers,
Adriel