Model numbers are often lost to history for many models and we end up using only the movement-case references (see section (4) below). The model numbers do not appear anywhere on the watch, in manuals, or on warranty cards. Model numbers appear only on hang tags and in catalogues. I've never identified a truly consistent meaning to these suffixes between models. The SKX009J1 is on a rubber strap and is labelled 'Made in Japan'. K2 in the first example above) usually differentiates type of strap or bracelet and/or intended market or manufacturing location. In discussion it is common for model numbers to be abbreviated to just the first section, such as SKX009. Another example is SKX779K1 for the first generation Monster, with black dial, on stainless steel bracelet. An example of a model number is SKX009K2 (which refers to the classic SKX009 diver's watch with dark blue dial, pepsi bezel, on jubilee bracelet). A model number is the specific reference number given by Seiko to a specific watch with a specific combination of movement, case, dial, colour, finish, strap/bracelet and so on.
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