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The full skeleton, dial-side.
Genuine Seiko NH72 automatic movement: a full skeleton display in ruthenium grey with a Côtes de Genève decorated rotor. Built for an open, skeletonised view of the entire movement from the watch face, the bridges, gear train, and decorated rotor all on show. The choice when the movement itself is the dial.
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.
The movement is the dial.
A fully skeletonised top plate gives a complete view of the gear train and decorated rotor from the front. No separate dial design competes with it, the mechanism is the aesthetic.
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.
Spacer fitted, ready to seat.
Ships with a dial holding spacer already fitted for straightforward installation, plus a full-length threaded stem and a dummy stem with plastic crown.
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 | 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 · THIS MOVEMENT | 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.
Where this movement fits
The NH72 is a skeleton movement meant to be seen, pair it with a skeleton or open dial and ideally a display caseback so it's visible front and back. Ships spacer-fitted for easy seating.
All photos showing movements fitted with dials, hands, or cases are for illustration only and are not included with the movement purchase.
Everything worth knowing before you build.

