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Seiko Watches | Home » » Seiko #SPC039P1 Sportura Men's Double Retrograde Chronograph Alarm Watch | | | | | | | Product Promotions: | | | | | Description: | | About Seiko: In 1877, at the age of 18, Kintaro Hattori set up business repairing the Western-style clocks that were becoming increasingly popular in Japan. By 1892, Hattori was manufacturing his own clocks in a factory he called Seikosha, from the words "seiko" meaning "exquisite," "success," or "miniature," and "sha" meaning "house." The company grew and prospered, producing its first wristwatch in 1913 and launching the Seiko brand in 1924. Technological innovation has always been a driving force in the company's history. Key milestones include Seiko's introduction of the world's first quartz watch in 1969, and its successful launch, in 1988, of the Kinetic, the world's first battery-free watch with quartz accuracy. Recognized for its technological excellence, Seiko has provided timekeeping services for the Olympic Games and the World Cup Soccer Championships. Today, the Seiko brand continues to stand for state-of-the-art technology, as well as superior quality and refined design. This is the brand new 2008 released Seiko Double Retrograde Sportura Chronograph watch. | | | Features: | |
• Seiko Chronograph Alarm Quartz Movement
• Stainless Steel Case and Band with Push Button Deployment Clasp
• Sapphire Crystal, Chronograph up to 100 Minutes in 1/5 Second Increments, Repeatedly up to 300 Minutes
• 12 'o Clock positoned dial: 10 minutes display, 6 'o Clock postioned dial: 100 minutes display, Split Time Measurement
• Water Resistant - 100M, Case Diamter: 40mm excluding Crown
| | | Product Details: | | | Package Length:
| 5.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 3.9 inches | | Package Height:
| 3.3 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.3 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 4 reviews |
| | | Watch Information: | | | Crystal Material:
| antireflective-sapphire | | Clasp:
| fold-over-push-button-clasp-with-safety | | Case Diameter:
| 42 millimeters | | Case Thickness:
| 12 millimeters | | Case Material:
| stainless-steel | | Band Material:
| stainless-steel | | Bezel Material:
| stainless-steel | | Dial Color:
| grey | | Movement:
| japanese-quartz | | Calendar:
| Date | | Water Resistance Depth:
| 330 feet |
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5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Super watchOct 02, 2008
By Pedro M. Castro
I've been looking for a watch belonging to the Seiko Sportura Series over 3 years now. I believe that in terms of the (quality+looks)/price ratio they are the best on the market. I was considering buying the SPC001, but then I saw this one and I was very impressed. The graphite black background looks perfect together with the white and orange hands so I decided to spend the extra $70 for the new version. I bought it from K.G. Company and it arrived on time and in perfect condition. It is bigger than most watches but it feels comfortably (not heavy) on the wrist. Contrary to the details listed on amazon it does not feature an alarm. Overall, don't buy one so that I will be the only one owning it!
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Excellent, sporty watchAug 17, 2010
By A. Bush
"mechanical engineer"
UPDATE 5/10/11
I've owned this watch for almost a year now and it has continued to perform excellently. The battery is still good, and the watch is holding perfect time, as compared to satellite-updated phone clocks. I have used the stopwatch countless times while cooking, so the battery has been put to the test.
Two things have come up during the year. One is that I replaced my car's water pump and forgot to take off the watch. I severely scratched the metal bracelet on the frame rail of my car in the process. This is entirely my own fault, but be aware that the band is scratch-prone. Second, I changed the date at the end of a short month, but I did it during the time when it was changing to the next day. The watch then proceeded to change dates at 12 noon instead of 12 midnight, until I resolved it at the correct time. Again, this was my fault, but be aware if you are changing the date. Otherwise, no complaints with this great watch...I have received many compliments on it, assuring me that this was the right choice.
ORIGINAL REVIEW:
Like most typical teenagers, the watch I wore for years was a cheap, plastic digital affair with a Velcro strap, which had about as much class as a pair of Crocs. As my college years drew to a close, job interviews began to transpire, and my parents acquired new wristwatches on an Alaskan cruise, I decided that it was time for me to step up as well.
Being a huge gearhead and enjoying an active outdoor lifestyle, I wanted a watch that not only was rugged and water resistant to a substantial depth, but also possessed an automotive theme (without being tacky). Fortunately, wristwatches are one of the many accessories that have been tailored to the world of motorsports, with offerings from Tag Heuer and others specifically oriented toward the automotive enthusiast. Unfortunately, I am a typical college student, not able to pick up a $1000+ Tag Heuer, though I'm sure they are fine watches. I didn't want to settle for some cheap off-brand watch with a fake carbon fiber face, either, so when I saw the Seiko Sportura series I knew this was my ticket. I already knew Seiko products were high-quality and reliable...just like Honda, whose Formula 1 drivers wore this very watch series (as part of an advertising sponsorship, of course).
There are several models of Sportura available from over the years, but this one is in my eyes the most aesthetically pleasing. The low-impact background has a attractive "gritty" appearance, the white markers and numerals are high-contrast and look very technical, and the perforated orange needles add a very delicate, precise appearance to the package. Note that the needles are indeed fluorescent orange...the photographs I had seen of the watch beforehand made them look like a bright red, so I was a bit surprised when I opened the box.
I debated for considerable time whether to buy the P1 (this product, with the metal bracelet) or the P2 (with leather strap). It seems that leather is perhaps a bit classier and distinguished, which is something I aspire to, and perhaps even sportier with its high-contrast red stitching. I was unable to try on a leather strap so I can't say how it really would have looked on my arm, but I'm not unhappy with the metal bracelet. My decision was eventually based on the fact that the metal is more durable and allows for the watch to be put on quickly and easily. I still wonder if I made the right choice, however.
Aside from my personal strap dilemma, the watch is SUPERB. At first, it looked very large on my arm, but that was due to the small size of my very old digital. This watch is very average in size; case diameter is the same as you are likely to find on a large number of wristwatches. The watch claims water resistance to 100 meters (330 feet or so). This isn't a dive watch, and although I'd like to scuba dive someday, I don't currently. For snorkeling and free diving, this watch could actually be worn...there aren't a lot of people who can make it to 100 meters in a free dive and deal with 11 bar of water pressure. The point is, it keeps up with my needs for an active lifestyle.
The fly-back chronograph is wonderful. It allows for very precise timing (my old watch had tiny buttons that were nightmarish to press...this one has large, easily activated controls) and manages to look cool doing it (especially the fly-back feature). The tachymeter, again a common feature, is quite handy. I double checked the questionable accuracy of my car speedometer with it, which was an easy task thanks to the big stopwatch buttons. I haven't had the watch for ages, so I can't comment on its battery life or long-term accuracy, but I would imagine that it is very good...Seiko doesn't make junk.
As good as it is, there are a couple things I don't like. The luminescent hands appear to be "glow in the dark," e.g. very bright when you first enter darkness, then fading to nothing over time. I had assumed they would use tritium like gun sights and some expensive watches, so I was a bit disappointed; my old watch had a backlight I could activate at night. The date counter always runs to "31," so if you aren't paying attention at the end of February, April, June, September, or November, you'll be off. This is typical of most watches, but it's mildly annoying (again, cheap old digital handled this fine and even factored in leap years). There is no alarm, so if a description somewhere claims there is, ignore it. I don't use my watch for an alarm (my iPhone works fine, even overseas), so I don't mind, but be aware. Finally, as a result of choosing the metal band, I deal with things like loose fit on some days (perhaps my arm shrinks slightly), pinched hairs (painful), and accumulating scratches. Again, this is not a flaw of the watch, but rather the consequences of my strap choice. I appreciate that Seiko has made both strap types available. If you plan to remove links from the band yourself, as I did, be aware that each pin also has a sleeve at one end that keeps it fitting tightly. I almost lost the sleeves before I realized my mistake due to a loose-fitting pin.
To be honest, now that I look at Tag Heuer products, I don't care for them much. They are great watches, but I prefer the styling of the Sportura, which makes its lower price even more appealing. Rest assured, the Seiko Sportura (SPC039 series) is an excellent, stylish, rugged, and quality watch that you won't regret wearing.
Quality with AccuracyDec 13, 2011
By A. G. Jenks
Had this watch since the end of September. This is December 13th, and it is only one second off an Atomic Clock. That's accurate in my book.
Fit and finish is worthy of a $300.00 watch, very nice.
The Fly Back Chrono is unique and easy to see with it's bright orange hands.
The Numbering is for young eyes as it is small, but precise.
If you are looking for a $300 quality watch, you've found it.
I really like the long hands that meet their index marks. So many watches fall flat on their face in this regard.
Quality with accuracy, way to go SEIKO!
BTW: If you are interested, The chrono second hand ticks at 1/5 second rate (.2 sec.), while the watch second sub dial ticks at a 1.0 second rate. There is no .1 sec sub dial, just seconds @ 1/5, Minutes @ 0-10, and minutes @ 00 to 100 in 10 minute increments. The Chronograph stops after three 100 minute cycles. As I said, unique.
Killer Looks! Keeps time well!Oct 10, 2011
By mgm
This is GREAT-LOOKING watch! I have owned Casios, Tissots and Fossils in the past. This Seiko watch is incredibly good looking and the Quality of the materials used are great. I love the Motor-racing-inspired dial and the scratch-resistant Sapphire crystal glass. The style of the watch is its no. 1 aspect and it sure is a head-turner. I get many compliments from people who get a glimpse at it. I was debating between the leather strap (model: SPC039P2) and the stainless band. Finally ended up buying the stainless band. But, later on I purchased the leather strap from ebay for this watch and I felt it was worth spending the extra money for the leather strap. The leather strap obviously made the watch lighter to wear, which is a HUGE plus for me as I want my watch feel as much lighter as possible on my wrist. Also, in the looks department, the leather strap scored very high in my opinion. It gave the watch a very stylish look all-around. But then again its subjective, some may like the stainless band better. So, go for it if u love good looks and a high quality timepiece.
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