Seiko Essentials Collection SSB397
Seiko Essentials Collection SSB397
Seiko Essentials Collection SSB397
Seiko Essentials Collection SSB397
Seiko Essentials Collection SSB397
Seiko Essentials Collection SSB397
Seiko Essentials Collection SSB397
Seiko Essentials Collection SSB397

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Seiko Essentials Collection SSB397

$300.00

Not every racing-inspired watch needs bright stripes. The Seiko Essentials SSB397 draws its character from an embossed black dial designed to evoke an engine compartment, with gray accents and a black tachymeter ring keeping the palette restrained.

Why this watch stands out

Its quartz chronograph measures up to 60 minutes in fifth-second increments. Three subdials include a 24-hour indicator, while a date...

  • Sku: SSB397
  • Available: In stock
  • Vendor: Seiko
Seiko Essentials Collection SSB397
Seiko Essentials Collection SSB397
$300.00

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Not every racing-inspired watch needs bright stripes. The Seiko Essentials SSB397 draws its character from an embossed black dial designed to evoke an engine compartment, with gray accents and a black tachymeter ring keeping the palette restrained.

Why this watch stands out

Its quartz chronograph measures up to 60 minutes in fifth-second increments. Three subdials include a 24-hour indicator, while a date window and luminous hands and markers add everyday utility. The stainless-steel case is rated to 100 meters of water resistance.

Our take

The texture is the story. It gives the SSB397 visual depth up close without turning the watch into a loud statement piece.

COLLECTION: Essentials
GENDER: Men's
MOVEMENT: Quartz Chronograph
BAND: Stainless Steel
DIAL COLOR: Black
CALIBER: 8T63
BOOKLET: 8T63
PRODUCT NAME: Essentials Collection
CALIBER: Caliber 8T63
CASE DIAMETER (MM): 41.00
CASE THICKNESS (MM): 12.30WEB CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel case
WEB CRYSTAL: Hardlex crystal
WEB STRAP: Stainless steel bracelet
WEB LUG: 22
WEB WATER RESISTANCE: 10 bar, 100 meters (330 feet)
CASE CROSS REFERENCE: Chrono1

  • From the Essentials Collection
  • Chronograph measures up to 60 minutes of elapsed time in 1/5-second increments
  • Black tachymeter ring
  • Dimensional embossed black dial with applied metallic elements and gray accents
  • 24-hour subdial
  • Date calendar
  • LumiBrite hands and markers

Seiko's journey, which began in 1881, is a remarkable story of vision, innovation, and dedication. When Kintaro Hattori, a 21-year-old entrepreneur, opened his small shop in Tokyo’s bustling Ginza district, he laid the foundation for what would become one of the world’s most respected watchmaking companies. Initially, Hattori focused on selling and repairing watches and clocks, but his ambition was far greater. He envisioned creating timepieces that would not only be precise but also reflect the spirit of Japanese craftsmanship.
In 1892, just over a decade after opening his shop, Hattori took a significant step forward by founding Seikosha, a factory dedicated to producing wall clocks. The name "Seikosha" means "House of Exquisite Workmanship," and it represented Hattori’s commitment to quality. By 1913, Seikosha had produced Japan’s very first wristwatch, the Laurel, marking a historic milestone for both the company and the nation’s watchmaking industry.

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