Seiko

Seiko Men's SPC001 Sportura Retrograde Chronograph Watch

• Quality Japanese-Quartz movement
• Mineral crystal
• Case diameter: 47 mm

Product Description

The Seiko Story

From Humble beginnings, Kintaro Hattori’s 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 world’s 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 today’s 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 world’s 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

This multi-function Seiko timepiece exhibits a detailed dial and is loaded with extra features for maximum versatility.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000IBMLCG
• Item model number: SPC001
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,301 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fine chronograph if you don't need to time more than 2 hours., July 15, 2007

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This review is from: Seiko Men's SPC001 Sportura Retrograde Chronograph Watch (Watch)

I debated a lot before buying this watch, because it is quite different from most of my watches. However...

1 - I like the mushroom-shaped crown. It gives good control, has very solid clicks when you pull it out (unlike a couple of swiss - Luminox & Marathon - watches I own), but doesn't bang the skin during running or other vigorous activity.

2 - I like the square buttons for the stopwatch. Again, very positive clicks and very smooth.

3 - The 1/10 and 1/100 of a second hands spin for the first 3 minutes the stopwatch is used - the orange 1/100s being a total blur. Seems like a waste of battery power, but it looks kind of cool.

4 - Better lume at night than one would expect from the pictures. Not as bright as a dive watch, but very precise looking and readable in the early morning.

5 - The 40 minute stopwatch resets back at 41 minutes and continues to run for a total of 2 hours. I like this - it is easier to read than a 60 min dial and I don't need to time things over 2 hours. If you do, buy a different watch.

6 - The watch looks big but wears light. It covers a fair bit of space on the wrist, but is thin so it doesn't flop around. The first part of the band next to the watch is angled down...helps to keep the watch in one place. I have a small wrist, and had no trouble sizing it to fit.

7 - I like the fact that there are no wasted subdials. No '24-hour indicator' like Citizen tends to use, a very readable chronograph display, etc. It has enough features to show it isn't the run of the mill watch, but it doesn't overload the dial with geek stuff.

Overall: it looks better in reality than it does in pictures. It looks like a dress watch, but works well during running, cycling, etc. It is very comfortable to wear, is of high quality and well thought out. I docked it a star because I like a rotating bezel - although I knew it didn't have one when I bought it. Amazon has a great price, delivered in 24 hours for $4. If you want to time long events or like having an alarm or second time zone...this watch is not for you. If you want a massive watch, this is a bad choice. If you want a large watch that is very comfortable, easy to read, high-tech design and very accurate stopwatch - this is a great choice.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!, June 8, 2007

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RS "RSCPA" (California) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Seiko Men's SPC001 Sportura Retrograde Chronograph Watch (Watch)

It was hard for me to make up my mind about which watch I wanted to buy this time. I narrowed my choices down to either a Tag Heuer or this Seiko SPC001. I've already purchased three Tags in my life, which are very good watches, a couple Omegas and a Rolex Datejust.

I wanted something that wasn't too expensive so that I could casually wear it and not be very concerned about getting it scratched up, but I wanted something nice as well.

So, I went with this relatively lesser expensive high-end Seiko and ordered it.

I had made up my mind before receiving the watch that if I opened up the box and didn't like it after my first glance at it I would return it to Amazon immediately and buy the much more expensive Tag.

Well, I got this in the mail today and after opening the package from Amazon I have to say this Seiko is one of the most gorgeous sports type watches I have ever seen. I couldn't believe how nice this thing looked. I decided right away that I wanted to keep this. I put it on and it looks great. It really is a 10 in term of looks. I showed a few people in my office and they were really impressed at how nice this looked.

Needless to say, this Seiko is high-end in looks and the fit and finish are superb.......definitely a keeper.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best watch in this price level, September 20, 2007

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F. GARCIA "VIVA CUBA" (Madrid,España) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Seiko Men's SPC001 Sportura Retrograde Chronograph Watch (Watch)

To me this is my best watch ever in this price level,the configuration of the band adjust the watch to be centered all the time,and the display is fine,i'm glad i got this watch.