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Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Solar Chronograph
Jewelry & Watches · 1969 Speedtimer

Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Solar Chronograph

A motorsport-leaning solar chronograph that nods to Seiko’s 1969 Speedtimer milestone.

$750 at SEIKO

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Story & heritage

Seiko USA says this Prospex Speedtimer Solar Chronograph celebrates the 1969 Speedtimer, described by the brand as the world’s first self-winding chronograph.

The U.S. Special Edition uses colors inspired by vintage racing cars, tying the current watch to a more playful track-side mood.

Materials & craft

The official listing states that the chronograph measures up to 60 minutes in 1/5-second increments and includes split-time measurement.

Its solar cell is powered by any light source, needs no battery change, and provides a six-month power reserve when fully charged.

solar chronograph1/5-second timingsplit time6-month reservetachymeter bezel

How to choose & style

Use it as the sporty chronograph with real color: it brings more energy than a plain steel three-hander without demanding luxury-watch fuss.

The tachymeter bezel and subdials make it strongest with polos, work jackets, driving layers, and monochrome basics.

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