Well this was not what I imagined. Seiko has released two new limited edition automatic chronographs to commemorate the milestones of 50 years since its first wrist-worn chronograph, which coincided with the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, and 55 years since its first automatic chronograph, the caliber 6139.yinzburgher wrote: ↑Wed Oct 02, 2019 11:24 am Unfortunately I don't have much information or sources to cite for this, but there has been a hint/leak/speculation that a Presage re-issue of Seiko's 1964 Tokyo Olympic Chronograph may be in the works. An original is pictured below.
SEIKO PRESS RELEASE
PROSPEX SRQ029J1 PRODUCT PAGE
PRESAGE SRQ031J1 PRODUCT PAGE
Details and Specifications
Brand: Seiko
Models: Automatic Chronograph 50th Anniversary Limited Edition (SRQ029); Chronograph 55th Anniversary Limited Edition (SRQ031)
Reference Numbers: SRQ029 and SRQ031
Diameter: 41.0mm (SRQ029); 42.3mm (SRQ031)
Thickness: 16.0mm (SRQ029); 15.3mm (SRQ031)
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Water Resistance: 100 meters
Strap/Bracelet: Stainless steel case and bracelet with super-hard coating (SRQ029); Stainless steel case with super-hard coating and cordovan strap (SRQ031)
Movement: Caliber 8R48
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph (up to 12 hours)
Power Reserve: 45 hours
Winding: Automatic
Frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 vph)
Jewels: 34
Additional Details: Column wheel and vertical clutch systems
Price: €3,700 / ~$4,000 (SRQ029) ---- €3,400 / ~$3,700 (SRQ031)
Availability: December 2019
Limited Edition: 1,000 examples of each
MONOCHROME PROSPEX REVIEW
MONOCHROME PRESAGE REVIEW
WORN & WOUND
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