subject: Seiko Sportura Self-winding Chronograph, the Favor of the Athlete [print this page] Once talking about luxury watches, we usually refer to those manufactured in Swiss, the cradle of high-end timepieces. However, we transfer our target the Japanese style. Seiko, a renowned watch-making powerhouse in Japan, was initially established in the second half of the 19th century by a passionate watchmaker called Kintaro Hattori, a very insightful man. Although founded in the 19th century, this brand didn't produce watches until the late 1920s. Since the first creation, this brand got its rapid development and now has become one of the most respected brands on this planet.
Any watch connoisseur may know that Seiko is the first watch-making brand, patented in the invention of the quartz chronograph movement. It is famous for producing the first wristwatch sustainable to the toughness of outer space. One of its famous lines, Sportura Self-winding Chronograph watch which is profoundly linked with the adrenalin-inflicting world of motor sports was brought into the 2010 Baselworld.
The splendid wristwatch features masculine watch case crafted from quality stainless steel, incorporating a round bezel fitted with a tachymeter scale in black coating and black chronograph pushers with orange accents as well as a screw-down crown and sapphire crystal glass. It is watertight to 100 meter, available for any water activities. The sporty dial in black color is accented with skeleton hour and minute's hands coated with luminescent materials, bold hour markers and three chronograph counters for 60-second, 12-hour and 30-minute display, respectively at 3, 6 and 9 o'clock. Besides, a date aperture is set at the position of 4:30 o'clock. It is powered by a Caliber 8R28 movement to ensure the precise timing and excellent functions. This new collection is produced at limited edition of 1000 pieces and is finished with a stylish masculine bracelet with deployment buckle. The retail price is around $3,350.
Seiko Sportura Self-winding Chronograph, the Favor of the Athlete
