Watch Recommendation #42 : Seiko Chronograph

I have decided to rename my column to just Watch Recom as I have tried to make publishings every week but got inundated with the realities of the real world. Rest asssured that I will continue to publish watch recommendations that will realistically meet the demands and respect of true watch followers.

My 42nd Watch Recommendation yet again comes from my favorite watch brand.  In the advent of all the Baselworld hoola around the net, I have a found a classy looking timepiece that bears some resemblance to one of the best known chronograph watches in the world, the Rolex Daytona.  And t hough Rolex didn't release a 50th anniversary edition watch of the Daytona as so many wished, they did not disappoint as always.  But the watch that I am recommending you today isn't from Rolex.

It's a Seiko!

The quartz chronograph reference SSB047 has absolutely classic looks.  What attracted me most was the "X" sword hands that is definitely a Japanes watch design incorporated on mostly newer Seiko quartz chronographs.  I aslo love the clean white dial which has different finish for the inner and outer part.  The indices complement the sword hands perfectly.  The the 3 register, 24 hour, minute chrono register and the subdial second hand complement the classic look of a homage to the Daytona.  The tachymeter is on the chapter ring and a fixed 60 minute bezel to complete the look.

Another thing I noticed about this model is the bracelet.  Though its not solid, links and end-links, has a middle link polished finish similar to you guessed it, a Daytona.

The chrono pushers are the standard non-screw type so as the crown as well without any crown guards.  The watch is rated 100m water resistant, 42mm wide case and with the ever reliable Seiko Calibre 6T63.



Here are more great pics I found from an ebay seller.

Now so many times the term homage and watches like these are snobbed by many, well we can't blame them at all.  But I always consider the fact that there is still huge value in high quality watches like these that will serve us for many long years.  This Seiko isn't a complete homage, it gets some design cues from the iconic daytona, but its main character is dictated by the quality and reliability of the watch and the Japanese modern design that can all be had for a price $150 or less.