Seiko Prospex Solar Chronograph 1969 Re-interpretation Orange Dial Silver Steel Strap Watch for Men - SSC947

Experience the perfect blend of vintage charm and modern technology with the Seiko Prospex Solar Chronograph SSC947. Featuring a vibrant orange dial and a durable silver steel strap, this watch captures the spirit of the iconic 1969 model while offering solar-powered precision. Its chronograph functionality ensures accurate timekeeping for any adventure, making it an essential companion for men who value style and performance. Elevate your wristwear with this striking, reliable timepiece designed to keep pace with your active lifestyle.

In 1969, Seiko released the world’s first automatic chronograph equipped with both vertical clutch and column wheel, known as the Seiko Speedtimer.

Under a curved sapphire crystal glass is a vivid yellow dial, characteristic of the 6139 original, the second hand, and subdial minute hand at 6 o’clock are in a bright red. With 12 spots of Lumibrite across each of the wide vintage-style indices, this Speedtimer is designed for legibility in dark conditions. In the style of the original, this piece has a blue and red aluminium bezel with a tachymeter feature and a chronometer second scale on the inside dial ring. The bracelet is tapered from the lugs all the way to the buckle.

This modern version features a V192 solar chronograph calibre which charges in both natural and artificial light. Accurate to +/- 15 seconds per month, it has a power reserve of 6 months at full charge.

Prospex is a combination of the words ‘Professional’ and ‘Specifications.’ Seiko Prospex timepieces are designed to be practical, reliable and durable; to meet the high standards required in extreme environments for sports lovers and adventure seekers alike.

Movement

• Caliber Number: V192
• Movement Type: Solar
• Precision: ±15 seconds per month
• Power reserve: Operating for approx. 6 months (when fully charged)

Functions

• Display function of resuming electric power generation.
• Overcharge prevention function
• 24-hour hand
• Equipped with small seconds hand
• Chronograph up to 60 minutes in 1/5 second increments
• Date display

Case Size

Thickness: 13.0mm
Diameter: 41.4mm
Lug-to-lug: 45.9mm

Weight: 164.0g

Case/Band

• Case Material: Stainless steel
• Crystal: Curved sapphire crystal
• Crystal Coating: Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
• LumiBrite: Lumibrite on hands and index(es)
• Clasp: Three-fold clasp with push button release

Bracelet Length: 197.0mm

Distance between lugs: 21mm

Other Details

• Water Resistance: 10 bar
• Magnetic Resistance: 4,800 A/m

Features

• Tachymeter function
• Screw case back

All of this backstory and preamble is to intentionally bury the lede and tell you that Seiko has, today, brought the Pogue back…sort of. Say hello to the Speedtimer Solar Chronograph, SSC947 which follows in the recently established design format of the solar Speedtimer range – the 41.5mm case size version of which the current Pepsi bezel SSC913 is a personal favorite. I remember when the line was announced and really loving the execution from the compact pushers to the great case size to the overall thinness due to the lack of a mechanical movement.

And look, while the Pogue owes much of its fame to the fact that it housed an automatic caliber, we cannot just expect brands to issue 1:1 remakes of classic models. Seiko needs to innovate. It found a winning formula in this solar Speedtimer format, and now it is infusing that very line with a bit of archival magic.

That is precisely what the SSC947 is, a modern Speedtimer with a vintage color set. Just like the original Pogue, this new model features a tachymeter scale where the first portion is done in red, with the remaining segment being in blue. And as you might expect, the dial is that radiant gold with blue sub-registers, and the six o’clock register has a contrasty red hand. That subdial also contains a power reserve indication that lets you know if the watch is fully charged. Once fully charged by sunlight the watch should last 6 months.

Now one question I had was, “Why do this in the 41.5mm size and not the 39mm?” And the answer that I have come to is, that it doesn’t matter. Sure it is confusing that they both exist but they also wear nearly identically with the difference in lug-to-lug being a mere .4mm.

So then this watch boils down to whether you like the Pogue styling on this modern solar format. And I do, of course I will wait to see this in real life before passing meaningful judgment. And on that point, I will keep this story short and sweet as well. There will definitely be hands-on coverage in the near future, so stay tuned for that. In the meantime, let me know your thoughts on the new Seiko Pogue.