The Seiko Prospex series has some of the most interesting colorways on the planet. And because the Seiko Prospex Speedtimer collection is built towards racing aficionados, the colorways just pop in different ways.
Color and racing has had a unique history throughout the years. In the early days, ribbons were used to identify horses. Now, racing cars are decked in livery and colors to quickly identify the fast moving cars on the race track. With the allowance for color, sport oriented watches in general have pronounced color schemes to make them seen on the track. And the best Seiko sport watches, the Seiko Prospex Speedtimer, is the bleeding edge of brilliantly designed colorways that are sought after by collectors all over the world.
Built For Speed: The Seiko Speedtimer
First appearing in 1969, the Seiko Prospex Speedtimer is one of the most beloved sports watches in the world.
The Speedtimer functions as a chronograph, a stop watch that lets you measure time. But what makes it especially good is that it’s also a tachymeter. Just set up a predetermined distance and the bezel acts as an accurate measure of speed, hence the name Speedtimer.
In this article, we feature solar powered watches powered by the reliable and accurate V192 movement. Each of these watches have sub-dials which act as solar panels and certain functionalities like power reserve indicators, a 24 hour hand to quickly identify AM/PM, and a smaller seconds hand. The smaller seconds hand is there because in normal timekeeping mode, the traditional seconds hand is positioned at 12 o’clock the whole time.
Bright and Built for The Fast Lane
Now, let’s take a look at some of the colorful Seiko Speedtimer watches that you can add to your collection.
The SSC817P1 Adds A Touch of Refinement
- Movement: V192 Solar
- Power Reserve: Approximately 6 Months
- Case: 39.0mm Stainless Steel
- Crystal: Curved Sapphire Crystal
- Clasp: Three-fold with push-button release
- Water Resistance: 10 bar
The Seiko Prospex Speedtimer SSC817P1 gives you a classic appeal, fitting right into a James Dean or Steve McQueen aesthetic. The beige yellow dial with a matte finish gives this watch a luxe appeal that gives it gravitas without appearing as old-fashioned. It gives you a feeling of quiet confidence that fits right in on a restored Porsche 550 Spyder you can drive on the Clark Speedway. Definitely a very cool Seiko Prospex sports watch.
Make a Bold Statement with The SSC947P1
- Movement: V192 Solar
- Power Reserve: Approximately 6 Months
- Case: 41.4mm Stainless Steel
- Crystal: Curved Sapphire Crystal
- Clasp: Three-fold with push-button release
- Water Resistance: 10 bar
This colorful Seiko Speedtimer sports one of the most iconic visual schemes to grace a Seiko watch. This traces its DNA to the Seiko 6139 worn by NASA Astronaut Colonel William Pogue in outer space and the first automatic chronograph to be worn on a space mission. What makes it special is the eclectic combination of bright gold sunburst dial with the red and blue bezel. This striking design has since then been known as the “Pogue” and one of the most sought after colorways in horological circles.
Now, it has come back in the modern solar-powered interpretation of the Pogue, the SSC947P1. It’s such a stunning colorway that you can wear it while taking out your Kawasaki Ninja 650 in matching bright orange or yellow. A watch as flashy as this needs a ride that has the same oomph.
The SSC935P1 Looks Like Attainable Luxury
- Movement: V192 Solar
- Power Reserve: Approximately 6 Months
- Case: 41.4mm Stainless Steel
- Crystal: Curved Sapphire Crystal
- Clasp: Three-fold with push-button release
- Water Resistance: 10 bar
The SSC935P1 on other hand takes a more refined look with its softer blue dial and black tachymeter bezel. You can definitely see someone taking out the luxe performance car like the Lexus LC500 with a watch like this to match.
It doesn’t even have to be on the racetrack. You could get through the twisty mountain roads of Talisay Batangas to a volcano side retreat at Taal with this watch on you. If you’d like to take a quick dip in the pristine waters of Lake Taal, the 10 bar water resistance is sure to keep the watch safe.
Go All Out For With The SSC913P1
- Movement: V192 Solar
- Power Reserve: Approximately 6 Months
- Case: 41.4mm Stainless Steel
- Crystal: Curved Sapphire Crystal
- Clasp: Three-fold with push-button release
- Water Resistance: 10 bar
Sometimes you just want pure power and you want to crank up the adrenaline. The bold blue dial and matching blue and red bezel evokes a sense of unbridled confidence coupled with a sense that this watch is the imprimatur of a person that demands the best performance from his kit.
For the ultimate speed boost, wear this while you take out your midnight blue Nissan GT-R at the Batangas Racing Track. Put your car through its paces while tracking its speed and lap times with your tachymeter and chronograph.
All of the Colors and All Of The Speed
With a handy stopwatch function and some of the most colorful and iconic colorways, the Speedtimer is the most sought after Seiko chronographs in the Philippines.
What makes it great is the fact that the colors really give the watches a head turning factor while you turn heads too with your impressive lap times.
Feeling the need for speed? Add color with your watch from the Seiko Prospex Speedtimer collection. Order yours today at Seiko Philippines.
