Seiko

King Seiko KS1969

Caliber 6L35

Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour (8 beats per second)

Power reserve: 45 hours

Number of jewels: 26

Specifications

Box-shaped sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the inner surface

Screw case back

Diameter: 39.4mm, Thickness: 9.9mm

Water resistance: 5 bar

Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m

Recommended retail price in Europe: €3,200

Limited edition of 800

Seiko’s pioneering legacy in sports timing is dotted with milestones that include Japan’s first chronograph wristwatch in 1964 and the world’s first automatic chronograph with a column wheel and vertical clutch, the Speedtimer, in 1969. The new Speedtimer mechanical chronograph features a dial pattern inspired by the design that was engraved on Kintaro’s early timepieces, reimagined to combine a classic look with the legibility that defines every Prospex watch. Gold-colored elements set against the white dial further enhance this timepiece’s refined elegance. Shaped by heritage, the watch finds inspiration in the flowing designs and gracefully contoured bracelets of Speedtimer chronographs from the 1960s and ‘70s. Powered by the Caliber 8R48, hand-assembled by Seiko’s most skilled watchmakers, the chronograph delivers high precision and reliability through its vertical clutch and column wheel. Its escapement, made lightweight and strong thanks to MEMS technology, further enhances this movement’s performance.

Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Mechanical Chronograph

Caliber 8R48

Driving system: Automatic

Column wheel and vertical clutch

Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour (8 beats per second)

Power reserve: 45 hours

Jewels: 34

Chronograph with 30-minute counter at 9 o’clock and 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock

Specifications

Stainless steel case and bracelet with super-hard coating

Dual-curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the inner surface

Screw case back

Water resistance: 10 bar

Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m

Diameter: 42.0mm, Thickness: 14.6mm

Three-fold clasp with push-button release

Recommended retail price in Europe: €2,700

Limited edition of 700

In 1969, Seiko launched the Quartz Astron, the world’s first quartz watch, and subsequently opened its patent to the world to bring precise time to everyone. In 2012, the Astron name was revived when the world’s first GPS solar watch was launched. The new Astron GPS Solar Dual-Time Chronograph celebrates Astron's spirit of innovation, with gold-colored accents gracing every part of the watch – from the dial and bracelet to the case. The bezel features a gold-colored sapphire crystal insert that adds depth and dimension. Even the gold-colored markings at 1, 4, and 5 on the UTC scale offer a subtle tribute to the 145th anniversary. 

Powered by Caliber 5X83, the watch automatically connects up to twice a day* to the GPS network, and connects manually with the simple push of a button, to maintain its precision anywhere in the world. When the dial detects sunlight, the watch connects to the GPS satellite network and adjusts automatically to the correct time. If the watch is hidden from light, it remembers the time of its last successful manual connection and attempts to receive the GPS signal again at that same time. (If there are changes in the region / time zone / DST, manual selection may be required.)

The Presage model draws inspiration from a variation of the Timekeeper. It features an onion crown, and the bezel, which is adorned with intricate and dimensional detailing, echoes the silhouette of the historical timepiece. And like the Timekeeper, the Presage creation features a dial in smooth white enamel. Marked with slender Roman numerals, it evokes old-world charm while ensuring high legibility. The box-shaped glass, another vintage-inspired feature, provides the design with a rich depth. The watch is powered by the automatic Caliber 6R51, which provides a power reserve of three full days.