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Seiko solar chronograph4/13/2023 Seiko has, can, and will do much better, but I’ll sit this one out. Is this really a $675 watch? I don’t think so. In the end, this just isn’t really a compelling tribute to the original Speed-Timers of the 1970s, so it’s really just a modern watch with that name. Given what’s on offer, we need to consider the MSRP of $675 in light of my criticisms. However, unlike the SPB143 which did a pretty good job of aping the 62 MAS, and the SPB151 which was a virtual clone of the 6105-8110 “Captain Willard”, the SSC819P1 doesn’t really have anything in common with the original 6139 Speedtimer other than being a chronograph. The SSC819P1 is the latest Prospex model whose marketing clearly references a significant vintage model from Seiko’s back catalog. I hate to say that Seiko did the same thing with the SSC819P. This is how people felt about the Chevy Novas of the 1980s, a once classic American muscle car with a wildly passionate fan base released as a boring economy car that spoke a foreign design language. Sometimes brands really screw up a product by using a name with a great heritage to release a clunker, and nothing inspires disappointment like tarnishing a classic. All of these failed nuances feel off to me, but I am pretty anal when it comes to bracelets. Originally a feature of the Zenith El Primero of 1969, the 4:30 date window is a relatively common feature on chronographs, especially Seikos, and is useful.Īnd why only two micro-adjustment positions? One of the unwritten rules of watch bracelet design is having enough micro-adjustment positions to cover the length of a link. That’s a design choice that tends to bother watch journalists who often cite a lack of symmetry as the problem. However, five hours of exposure to direct sunlight is all that is required to achieve a full charge.Īll the watches in the Prospex Speedtimer line have a date window in the 4:30 position. Using the chronograph function frequently will deplete the stored energy faster, since the power cell will be performing more work moving multiple hands. Seiko claims that a full solar charge will power the V192 for six months. The MovementĪll of the Seiko Speedtimers of the SSC819 family are powered by the V192 solar-powered quartz chronograph movement. Seiko claims 10 bar (100m) of water resistance, which is bold for a chronograph, but I’m not sure I’d depress the chronograph pushers underwater to find out. A Speedmaster Professional at a height of 14.4mm might seem thinner to the eye and even on wrist, which indicates that shape is often more important than measurements. So much so that the lugs may give the impression that the SSC819P1 is taller than its actual height of 13.3mm. Their position helps Seiko get those lugs curved downward. The buttons on the chronograph are easy to use and sit low on the flank. Check it all out over at skagen.Imprecise transitions between brushed and polished surfaces are disappointing. Along with supporting these recycling efforts, if you pick up one of these, you’ll be helping Skagen with their $25,000 donation to Save the Waves Coalition. The Skagen Grenen Solar Limited Edition was just released a few days ago, and will be going for $195 in a limited-edition of 300 pieces. And as an added treat? The white fibers glow, just as the numerals and handset on the watch do. For the strap, they’ve woven rPET for a sharp blue-black-white color combination. In this case, it’s the 37mm case of the watch. You see, the case of the Skagen Grenen Solar Limited Edition is made from #tide ocean material (which we’ve covered many times previously), removing plastic from the oceans and turning it into something new. Well, this one keeps recycling at the forefront while also making a lighter watch. If you recall, the previous Skagen Grenen Solar had a steel case (recycled, of course) and the solar-powered movement, allowing the watch to keep running so long as there’s light to be had. Watches Straps Tools & Accessories Fragrances Terms of Service. Meet the Skagen Grenen Solar Limited Edition. We work with leading luxury brands to provide the best selection for discerning collectors. Wait, what is this – another eco-friendly Skagen Grenen? That’s right friends – following on the footsteps of the last one ( which we covered here), we’ve got another approach to reducing ecological impact.
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