Seiko The Essentials, Meca-Quartz, Black (SSB397P1)

Description

Japan’s most iconic watch brand started its journey in 1881, when Kintaro Hattori opened a small watch shop in Tokyo. Ever since that time it has been the leader in Japanese watchmaking, making Japan’s first wristwatch, its first chronograph and its first dive watch. Worldwide, Seiko has made created some of the biggest developments in watchmaking of any company. It introduced the world’s first commercial quartz in 1969, the first six-digit LCD display quartz and the first analog quartz chronograph.

From the Essentials Collection. Inspired by racing, this rugged chronograph combines functionality and fashion for perfect sport or everyday wear. Framed by a black tachymeter outer ring, the dimensional embossed black dial features applied metallic elements and gray accents. Designed to resemble an engine compartment, the dial also offers three subdials, including a 24-hour indicator, a date calendar, and LumiBrite hands and markers. Chronograph timing provides measurement of up to 60 minutes of elapsed time in 1/5-second increments. Crafted of stainless steel. 10 bar, 100M Water Resistant

– caliber 8T63 meca-quartz movement
– black tachymeter ring
– stainless steel case
– Hardlex crystal
– LumiBrite hands and markers
– dimensional embossed black dial with applied metallic elements and gray accents
– chronograph measures up to 60 minutes of elapsed time in 1/5-second increments
– stainless steel bracelet
– 24-hour subdial
– date window at 4:30
– water resistant to 100 metres

case diameter: 41.0mm
case thickness: 12.3mm