1/100th second chronograph

To continue the release of the new Seiko Speedtimer, we have just received in the mail two limited edition models to offer to you today. A super cool feature of this chronograph that we didn't discuss last week is that the 1/100th second hand actually spins! You might be thinking: "Yeah of course it does?" Well, not really. There are several quartz chronographs that can record time in the sub-seconds realm. But not all of them display spinning hands. The internal computer will record the actual time between start and stop, and then display that time once the chrono has been stopped. Their hands need only move to the correct numbers once. This is a neat way to save battery as a constantly spinning motor is quite draining. Seiko on the other hand, instead of reducing the function and enjoyment, goes the way of solar charging, so no compromises. Seeing that little hand go is sure to put a smile on your face. While this entire range pays homage to the world's first analogue chronograph, released by Seiko in 1983, the colour scheme of SFJ005 is inspired by the world's first analogue chronograph that displayed the elapsed time in increments of 1/100th of a second. Yet another world first from Seiko, this watch was first released in 1992.

SFJ005 40th Anniversary Limited Edition 42mm case size. Black and silver stainless steel case and bracelet. Gunmetal and black dial. Sapphire crystal. Stopwatch measures XX in 1/100th of a second increments with split time. Solar movement - calibre 8A50. Water resistance 100 metres. Boutique price: $1,450

The second limited edition, SFJ007, is in honour of the World Athletics Championships that will take place in Budapest this August, for which Seiko will be the official timekeeper for the 18th consecutive time. The black textured dial is inspired by the surface of a running track, while the hands and outer sub-dial rings are inspired by a gold medal. In addition, on the case back is featured the World Athletics Championships Budapest 23 events logo.

SFJ007 World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 42mm case size. Black stainless steel case and bracelet. Black dial. Sapphire crystal. Stopwatch measures XX in 1/100th of a second increments with split time. Solar movement - calibre 8A50. Water resistance 100 metres. Boutique price: $1,500

SFJ003P Black 42mm case size. Stainless steel case and bracelet. Black dial. Sapphire crystal. Stopwatch measures XX in 1/100th of a second increments with split time. Solar movement - calibre 8A50. Water resistance 100m. Boutique price: $1,350

SFJ001P Silver/Black 42mm case size. Stainless steel case and bracelet. Black and Silver dial. Sapphire crystal. Stopwatch measures XX in 1/100th of a second increments with split time. Solar movement - calibre 8A50. Water resistance 100m. Boutique price: $1,350