Cazalea introduces a new series of six Seiko Prospex Speedtimer watches, drawing inspiration from Seiko's rich sports timing heritage. This article details the limited edition automatic chronograph with the Caliber 8R48 and four solar chronographs, celebrating the legacy of the 1969 Speedtimer.
In the 1960's, Seiko announced itself on the international sports timing stage with a whole new generation of high-precision equipment that was enthusiastically endorsed by many international sports federations and used to capture elapsed time at many of the world's leading sports events. Central to this success was a range of stopwatches that incorporated Seiko's innovative "heart-shaped cam" mechanism, a feature which delivered a level of precision once thought unachievable by manual sports timing devices. Then, in 1969, Seiko introduced the Seiko Speedtimer with the innovative Caliber 6139. It was the world's first automatic chronograph with a column wheel and vertical clutch, two devices that delivered real improvements in the measurement of elapsed time in a wristwatch and are still a prerequisite in high functionality chronographs.
Today, A new series of six watches inspired by the Speedtimer and Seiko's rich and continuing tradition of sports timing join the Prospex collection.
A limited edition watch with a new automatic chronograph movement pays faithful tribute to the design of the 1964 stopwatch, while a second version with the same caliber inside AND
A series of four solar chronographs complete the range.
A new Speedtimer arrives soon, as a limited production 100th Anniversary model, equipped with both multi-link bracelet and strap.
Movement
Caliber Number 8R48
Movement Type Automatic with manual winding
Precision +25 to -15 seconds per day
Power reserve Approx. 45 hours
Jewels 34
Functions
Chronograph with 30 minutes & 12 hours
Stop second hand function
Date display
Construction
Case/Band Material Stainless steel (super hard coating)
Thickness:14.6mm
Diameter:42.0mm
Lug-to-lug:49.5mm
Three-fold clasp with push button release
Distance between lugs 20mm
Crystal
Dual-curved sapphire crystal
Crystal Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial
LumiBrite
Lumibrite on hands and index(es)
Other Details
Water Resistance 10 bar
Magnetic Resistance 4,800 A/m
Weight 183.0g
Features
LIMITED EDITION on the case back
Serial number engraved on the case back
An additional calf strap
I thought I knew about the Speedtimer line from Seiko, having had a few. Apparently I have been under-informed! Take a look at this line-up (or fall over amazed and dismayed).
