Seiko Prospex Solar Chronograph 1969 Re-interpretation 'Pogue' SSC947P

In 1969, Seiko released the world’s first automatic chronograph equipped with both vertical clutch and column wheel, known as the Seiko Speedtimer.

Under a curved sapphire crystal glass of the SSC947P1 is a vivid yellow dial, characteristic of the 6139 original, 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 Speedtimer is designed for legibility in dark conditions.

In the style of the original, the SSC947 has a blue and red aluminium bezel with a tachymeter feature and a chronometer second scale on the inside dial ring. The bracelet is tapered from the lugs all the way to the buckle.

This modern version of the Speedtimer SSC947P features a V192 solar chronograph calibre which charges in both natural and artificial light. Accurate to +/- 15 seconds per month, it has a power reserve of 6 months at full charge.

The Seiko SSC947P1 Prospex Speedtimer is a Solar powered watch with 100m water resistance. The SSC947P features a classic looking chronograph with a metallic vivid Yellow dial and a stainless steel case and bracelet with a three-fold clasp with a push-button release. The glass used is Curved Sapphire Crystal.

Featuring the Seiko Solar V192 movement, the SSC947P1 has an approximate accuracy tolerance of +/- 15 seconds per month and a 6 month Power reserve once fully charged. This model is finished in full Stainless Steel with a pull-out crown. The hands and the markers have lumibrite to make them visible at night (once fully charged). The case size is 41.4mm and thickness 13.3mm with a lug-to-lug size of 45.9mm and the entire watch weighs approximately 160gm. 

The additional features of the SSC947P Speedtimer are a screw case back, Tachymeter function, 24 hour hand, a chronograph up to 60 mins in 1/5 second increments, a date display, small second hand, overcharge prevention function and a resuming electric power generation display.

Seiko SSC947P1 uses Seiko solar movement V192. Click HERE to see the full instructions manual for the Speedtimer model.

What we love: The finish and the overlook look is simply classic. Destined to be a Seiko cult classic model. The 41.4mm case size with the curved Sapphire crystal. Feels solid on the hand. Created with the 'Pogue' colourway, this version of the Seiko Speedtimer is sure to be a cult classic.

Ships in 1-3 Business Days from Sydney with Australia Post Express. Sydney customers can pick up on the same day from our Alexandria showroom an hour after placing the order by choosing Click & Collect as the delivery option. 

3 Year warranty from Seiko (Australia). StarBuy are Authorised distributors of Seiko Watches. All Seiko Watches are shipped in Seiko original packaging. All Seiko warranties are registered online directly by Seiko. After purchase and shipping by StarBuy, an email is sent by Seiko registering the warranty. A link to the online instructions manual is also sent within the email. Seiko no longer supply any hard copies of the warranty booklet or the instructions manual.

WARNING - KEEP NEW & USED BATTERIES OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A BUTTON or COIN CELL BATTERY.

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