My Seiko watch ends with a J1. Is it made in Japan?

My Seiko watch ends with a J1. Is it made in Japan?

Seiko models that end with 'J' (eg SYMG35J1) are normally Made in Japan. These watches normally have English/Arabic day display and has a "made in Japan" words at the bottom of the dial.


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