SEIKO SSC947P1 PROSPEX MENS 100M

Seiko Prospex Solar Chronograph 1969 Re-interpretation 'Pogue' SSC947P. 

In 1969, Seiko released the world’s first automatic chronograph equipped with both vertical clutch and column wheel, known as the Seiko Speedtimer.

Under a curved sapphire crystal glass of the SSC947P1 is a vivid yellow dial, characteristic of the 6139 original, the second hand, and subdial minute hand at 6 o’clock are in a bright red. With 12 spots of Lumibrite across each of the wide vintage-style indices, this Speedtimer is designed for legibility in dark conditions.

In the style of the original, the SSC947 has a blue and red aluminium bezel with a tachymeter feature and a chronometer second scale on the inside dial ring. The bracelet is tapered from the lugs all the way to the buckle.

This modern version of the Speedtimer SSC947P features a V192 solar chronograph calibre which charges in both natural and artificial light. Accurate to +/- 15 seconds per month, it has a power reserve of 6 months at full charge.

The Seiko SSC947P1 Prospex Speedtimer is a Solar powered watch with 100m water resistance. The SSC947P features a classic looking chronograph with a metallic vivid Yellow dial and a stainless steel case and bracelet with a three-fold clasp with a push-button release. The glass used is Curved Sapphire Crystal.

Featuring the Seiko Solar V192 movement, the SSC947P1 has an approximate accuracy tolerance of +/- 15 seconds per month and a 6 month Power reserve once fully charged. This model is finished in full Stainless Steel with a pull-out crown. The hands and the markers have lumibrite to make them visible at night (once fully charged). The case size is 41.4mm and thickness 13.3mm with a lug-to-lug size of 45.9mm and the entire watch weighs approximately 160gm.