Seiko Prospex Speedtimer SRQ047 and SRQ049

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the brand, Seiko introduces the new Prospex Speedtimer SRQ047 and SRQ049. Prices from €2,700

In 1924, the Manufacture created by Kintaro Hattori in 1881 placed the Seiko logo on the dials of its watches for the first time, marking the beginning of the history of the eponymous brand.

In 2024, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Seiko brand, the Japanese watchmaker introduces two new Prospex Speedtimer models, one of the two limited to 1,000 pieces.

The new design incorporates various aspects of the aesthetic of the 1972 Speedtimer chronograph, including the fluid case design and the multi-link bracelet, both crafted from stainless steel.

The watches measure 42 mm x 14.59 mm with a lug width of 20 mm. Water resistance is guaranteed up to 100 metres / 330 feet.

Protected by a domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment, the highly legible "panda" and "reverse panda" dials are enhanced by the orange tips of the chronograph hands.

The chronograph seconds hand is gently curved so that the tip is as close as possible to the dial indices, extending to the tachymeter scale on the rehaut. The minute and hour hands, as well as the indices, are coated with Lumibrite for improved readability in low-light conditions.

The new Speedtimer references are powered by the 8R48 caliber, an automatic chronograph movement equipped with a vertical clutch and column wheel and operating at a frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour) with a 45-hour power reserve.

Its escapement is particularly lightweight, thanks to the use of MEMS technology, enhancing stability and precision. 

The Seiko Prospex Speedtimer with "panda" dial, ref. SRQ047, retails at Euro 2,700 / US$ 2,500 while the celebratory 1,000-piece limited edition with "reverse panda" dial, ref. SRQ049, is priced at Euro 2,900 / US$ 2,700 and is delivered with an addition black leather strap. seikowatches.com