【F】 Introducing: Seiko Prospex Speedtimer SSC953

• The main points of the Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Photo voltaic Chronograph SSC953
• The multifunctional black registers
• Last ideas on the brand new Seiko Speedtimer SSC953

Round this time two years in the past, Seiko launched its first trio of Speedtimer Photo voltaic Chronograph fashions. The collection combines vintage-inspired seems to be with fashionable know-how at an reasonably priced value, making it a tempting proposition that many watch fanatics embraced. Since then, the road has been slowly increasing with variations in several sizes and colorways. The latest member is a European Union-exclusive restricted version. The Prospex Speedtimer Photo voltaic Chronograph SSC953 comes with a darkish purple dial that completely matches the vibe of the beforehand launched fashions. It’s time to take a look at the brand new Speedtimer SSC953!

It’s been virtually a yr since I wrote concerning the earlier EU-exclusive Speedtimer Solar Chronograph SSC937. And similar to final yr, I virtually fell into the lure of considering the brand new mannequin is a variation of the larger Speedtimer Solar Chronograph series that got here out two years in the past. With reference numbers for each sizes beginning with SSC adopted by numbers which are shut collectively, it’s a straightforward mistake to make. However no, this new SSC953, which will likely be produced in a restricted run of two,400 items, is the smaller 39mm mannequin. You would say it’s the follow-up to final yr’s mild blue model.

The main points of the Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Photo voltaic Chronograph SSC953

I additionally defined the variations between the bigger 41.4mm and 39mm variations in final yr’s article. Briefly, the case diameter is smaller, and the design of the fingers and dial is totally different. Funnily sufficient, the lug-to-lug measurements of each fashions aren’t that totally different. This outcomes from the skin-diver-like case of the smaller mannequin with longer lugs. However let’s shortly go over the specs of this new SSC953. The watch contains a 39mm stainless-steel case with a 13.3mm thickness, a forty five.5mm lug-to-lug, and a 100m water resistance score. It has circular-brushed high surfaces and a high-polished case band.

The case contains a mounted stainless-steel bezel with an engraved tachymeter scale and black markings. You can see the crown and two chronograph pushers on the correct facet. From expertise, I can say that these pushers are a pleasure to function. They begin, cease, and reset the chronograph with agency, reassuring clicks. Contained in the case, we discover a deep burgundy dial with black sub-dials and a set of utilized hour markers. Those on the cardinal factors are totally different in dimension and full of beige Lumibrite, which we additionally discover within the sword-style hour and minute fingers. The central chronograph hand and the small hand within the sub-dial at 6 o’clock are shiny orange to distinction the dial.

The multifunctional black registers

If you’re acquainted with this collection, you may know that the three sub-dials comprise photo voltaic cells to cost the watch. Positioned on high are clear discs with white printing. The register at 9 o’clock is the working seconds, whereas the one at 3 o’clock serves as a 24-hour (AM/PM) indicator. Lastly, the register at 6 o’clock is the 60-minute chronograph register. The latter additionally serves as an influence reserve indicator, with an “E” for empty and an “F” for totally charged. Situated between 4 and 5 o’clock is the date aperture with a black date disc and white printing. It matches the general aesthetic of the dial, so it blends in properly.

Hidden behind the stainless-steel case again is the solar-powered V192 motion that powers the watch. It has an influence reserve of six months and is correct to ±15 seconds per thirty days. If the watch is sort of on the finish of its cost, the seconds hand will start to leap in two-second intervals. A enjoyable element is that the photo voltaic cells will use any mild supply to retailer vitality and energy the watch. It’s a type of particulars that defines the worry-free nature of the Speedtimer Photo voltaic Chronograph. The lengthy energy reserve and lack of expensive servicing assist make it an awesome every day wearer.

Last ideas on the brand new Seiko Speedtimer SSC953

The brand new Speedtimer SSC953 has a chrome steel bracelet that tapers from 20mm on the finish hyperlinks to 18mm on the folding clasp. Moreover, the watch will include a brown racing-style leather-based strap with a chrome steel pin buckle. Lastly, the two,400 items will go on sale beginning December 2024 for €860. What you get in return is extra proof that the solar-powered Speedtimer collection completely combines enticing seems to be with modern-day technical consolation. Because of this, I don’t doubt that each one the fashionable SSC953 will discover its approach to customers shortly.

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