The Seiko Story

From Humble beginnings, Kintaro Hattoris Vision for Seiko has become reality. A consuming passion for excellence - imprinted in our Corporate DNA passed from generation to generation. Seiko, for 125 years committed to the art and science of time.
A culture of innovation connects a 19th century Tokyo clock shop with 20th century advances in timekeeping to an extraordinary 21st century "quiet revolution." Continually driven by dedication and passion, established a multitude of worlds first technologies
transforming the principles of timekeeping.
The first quartz wristwatch changed the history of time.
The first Kinetic marked a new era in quartz watch technology.
In 1969, Seiko Astron, the first quartz wristwatch - was introduced.
In an instant, Seiko exponentially improved the accuracy of wristwatches And Seiko technology firmly established todays standard in Olympic and sports timing.
1984, another celebrated first Kinetic Technology powered by body movement.
Kinetic a quartz mechanism with unparalleled accuracy the driving force behind more worlds firsts.
Kinetic Chronograph the next generation of high performance timekeeping.
Kinetic Auto Relay automatically resets to the correct time.
Kinetic Perpetual - combining the date perfect technology of perpetual calendar with the genius of Kinetic Auto Relay.
And now Kinetic Direct Drive move, and the watch is powered automatically. Or hand wind it and see the power you are generating in real time.
In the realm of fine watches, time is measured by Seiko innovation A heritage of dedication to the art and science of time.
Product Description
Stainless steel case. Black urethane strap with red lining. Black chronograph dial. Date displays between 4 and 5 o'clock positions. Alarm can be set on 12-hour basis with two small hands. Chronograph measures up to 60 minutes in 1/5 second increments. Screwdown crown and caseback. Anti-glare scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Titanium carbon nitride plated bezel. Case diameter 43mm. Case thickness 10mm. Quartz movement. Water resistant at 100 meters (330 feet). Alternate Model Numbers: SNA749, SNA749P1, SNA749P-1. Seiko Sportura Special Edition Honda Racing F1 Chronograph Mens Watch SNA749