Seiko Velatura collection has been expanded with a new Diver Chronograph and new design innovations in the collections for both men and women. In addition, the 2008 Velatura collection includes an important automatic chronograph which is offered as a limited release special edition. In total, there are no less than 12 new timepieces in the 2008 Velatura collection, incorporating 5 calibers.
SEIKO Velatura Automatic Chronograph SRQ001
The new SEIKO Velatura Automatic Chronograph SRQ001 houses Caliber 8R28, one of the most advanced automatic chronographs ever built. This model is a limited edition of just 2,000 pieces in the Velatura range. Caliber 8R28 has all the attributes of the world’s best chronographs.
It has a column wheel and a vertical clutch system to ensure maximum accuracy and precision operation. It has an industry-leading power reserve of over 45 hours and it has one entirely new innovation – a thin one-piece three-pointed hammer which allows all three chronograph hands to re-set instantly and in perfect unison.
This model has all the attributes that have made Velatura such a success, especially the use of the combination of materials that optimizes performance in the very best sailing craft. The case construction brings together stainless steel, carbon and urethane. The dial is made of carbon and the bezel of carbon and steel, while the bracelet combines urethane for lightness and steel for strength.
The Seiko Velatura Collection is the choice of the fastest of the Olympic sailing classes, the 49er. The technical perfection of the movement is reflected in the high quality of the engraving on the rotor, which is visible through the sapphire case back.
Technical details
Movement
Automatic Chronograph Caliber 8R28
With column wheel and vertical clutch
28,800 vibrations per hour
34 jewels
Hour, minute and second hands with calendar
Instantly changing date
Chronograph measurement up to 12 hours
Power reserve for more than 45 hours
Hand-winding capability
Case and bracelet
Case: Stainless Steel + Carbon fiber plate with carbon fiber dial
Band: Stainless Steel + Urethane (SRQ001)
Glass: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Water resistance: 10 Bar
Screw crown and screw buttons
Screw see-through caseback with sapphire crystal
Price
The recommended retail price in Europe: Euro 2,500
Seiko Velatura Diver Chronograph Ref SNDA59 & SNDA63
Equipped with the caliber 7T92, the Velatura Diver Chronograph comes with 200 meter water resistance, ensured by the screw crown, screw button, and screw caseback.
Perfectly designed for all marine sports, the Velatura Diver Chronograph has all the features that have made the collection so successful – the sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, the high-legibility dial, and the design touches that reflect the world of high performance marine sport. It is available two executions, one with a urethane strap and the other with a steel bracelet, inset with urethane panels.
Technical details
Movement: Chronograph Caliber 7T92 (SND)
Case: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel + Urethane (SNDA59) with three-fold clasp with secure lock and push button release adjuster, Urethane Strap (SNDA63)
Glass: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Water resistance: 200 meter diver
Screw crown and screw button
Screw case back
The recommended retail price in Europe: Euro 600-720
Other Models
The women’s Velatura collection has been enhanced with a chronograph caliber. 4 new timepieces are added, each with SEIKO’s celebrated 7T92 caliber, offering the convenience of a 12 hour chronograph within a steel case.
The leading models have 42 diamonds on the bezel and a mother-of-pearl dial with 11-diamond hour markers. In addition, three new three-hand women’s models are added, bringing to seven the number of new women’s Velatura styles.
The Seiko Velatura collection is also offering new Kinetic Direct Drive (SRH011) and Yachting Timer (SPC041) models, each with a luxury leather strap. SEIKO has supported both the World and European 49er Championships in 2008.
Technical details
SEIKO Velatura Women’s Chronograph SNDZ37
Case: Stainless steel with 42 diamonds on the bezel (SNDZ37)
Band: Stainless steel with three-fold clasp with push button release (SNDZ37)
Glass: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Water resistance: 10 Bar
11diamonds on the mother-of-pearl dial
Screw case back
The recommended retail price in Europe: Euro 470-920
Seiko Velatura Kinetic Direct Drive Caliber 5D44
Case: Stainless Steel
Band: Leather strap (SRH011)
Glass: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Water resistance: 10 Bar
Screw case back
The recommended retail price in Europe: approximately Euro 920
Seiko Velatura Yachting Timer Caliber 7T84
Case: Stainless Steel with Carbon fiber dial
Band: Leather Strap (SPC041)
Glass: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Water resistance: 10 Bar
Screw case back
The recommended retail price in Europe: Euro 660
