SRQ049J1

SEIKO PROSPEX

SEIKO BRAND 100TH ANNIVERSARY SPEEDTIMER MECHANICAL CHRONOGRAPH

LIMITED EDITION OF 1,000 PIECES

The SRQ049J1 Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph, is from the SPEEDTIMER Collection as well as the Seiko Brand 100th Anniversary Collection. This particular model is inspired by the 1972 creation with design cues inherited from that model; like the highly legible panda-style dial with an orange-tipped chronograph seconds hand. New features added to the watch like the case and bracelet to create a classic and refined structure to this classic. This special model also offers and additional calf strap for more style options. 

The Seiko Brand 100th Anniversary Collection

Since the beginning of Seiko in 1881, the company has continued to innovate in line with the founder's philosophy to be "Always one step ahead of the rest."

In 1924, the company introduced the first wristwatch with “Seiko” on the dial, signifying the beginning of the Seiko brand. Next year, 2024, marks the 100th anniversary of this landmark event.

Throughout its history Seiko has triumphed over many obstacles and challenges. They are thankful for the past century of growth, and they promise to keep moving forward as a trusted brand, inspiring people everywhere, and creating a future full of smiles for the next 100 years.

History of the SPEEDTIMER

This collection of watches was inspired by the 1960's Chronograph Watch that led Seiko to be endorsed by the international sports federation as the time piece for world sporting events. Central to this success was a range of stopwatches that incorporated Seiko's innovative "heart-shaped cam" mechanism, a feature which delivered a level of precision once thought unachievable by manual sports timing devices. Then, in 1969, Seiko introduced the Seiko Speedtimer with the innovative Caliber 6139. It was the world's first automatic chronograph with a column wheel and vertical clutch, two devices that delivered real improvements in the measurement of elapsed time in a wristwatch and are still a prerequisite in high functionality chronographs.

Today, A new series of six watches inspired by the Speedtimer and Seiko's rich and continuing tradition of sports timing join the Prospex collection.A limited edition watch with a new automatic chronograph movement pays faithful tribute to the design of the 1964 stopwatch, while a second version with the same caliber and a series of four solar chronographs complete the range.

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*In an actual product, the case back direction might be different from the photograph.