Seiko Prospex 1969 Model Classic Solar Watch SSC947P1

In 1969, Seiko released the world’s first automatic chronograph

equipped with both vertical clutch and column wheel, known

as the Seiko Speedtimer. One piece from the first 6139

Speedtimer series rose to stardom as the first automatic

chronograph to travel in space: in the 70s, NASA astronaut

Colonel William Pogue took the original chronograph on a

mission to Skylab – the first US space station. The watch

became nicknamed the ‘Pogue’ after its star explorer

wearer. This modern re-interpretation is equipped with an ultra

-scratch resistant curved sapphire glass with an anti-reflective

coating on the inner surface that imparts superior dial clarity for

the user and showcases the vivid yellow dial, characteristic of

the 6139 original. The watch is also sealed to 100m water

resistance and as such is perfect for general water sports use.

Accurately recreating the ‘Pogue,’ 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

Speed-timer is designed for legibility in dark conditions. In the

style of the original, this piece has a blue and red aluminium bezel

with a tachymeter feature. The bracelet is tapered from the lugs

all the way to the buckle and secured with a push button tri-fold

clasp. Fitted with the inhouse manufacture Seiko V192 quartz

solar powered calibre, it is not only an environmentally friendly

choice in not requiring wasteful, expensive & repeated battery

changes of traditional battery quartz watches, this functionality

will also save you money too in the long run. Conveniently, this

watch charges from both natural and electric light and will

continue to recharge itself to maximum capacity whilst

exposed to any light. Accurate to +/- 15 seconds per month,

it has a power reserve of 6 months at full charge. The V192

calibre features a 60 minute chronograph function timing to

1/5th of a second, with split time recording and a separate 24

hour sub dial at the 3 o’clock position. A power reserve

indicator is also positioned at the sub dial at 6 o’clock. A date

of month window is positioned just below the 4 o’clock

marker.