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Seiko Essentials Collection SSB430

Regular price $315.00

On the Seiko Essentials SSB430, the familiar black racing-dial layout gets a warmer treatment. Gold-tone subdials echo the accents on its two-tone steel case and bracelet, while a black tachymeter ring keeps the instrument-inspired face grounded.

Why this watch stands out

The quartz chronograph measures up to 60 minutes in fifth-second increments. A 24-hour subdial and date window sit alongside the timing...

  • Sku: SSB430
  • Available: In stock
  • Vendor: Seiko
Seiko Essentials Collection SSB430
Seiko Essentials Collection SSB430
Regular price $315.00

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On the Seiko Essentials SSB430, the familiar black racing-dial layout gets a warmer treatment. Gold-tone subdials echo the accents on its two-tone steel case and bracelet, while a black tachymeter ring keeps the instrument-inspired face grounded.

Why this watch stands out

The quartz chronograph measures up to 60 minutes in fifth-second increments. A 24-hour subdial and date window sit alongside the timing displays, and the steel bracelet secures with a folding clasp. Water resistance is rated to 100 meters.

Our take

The gold-tone registers are more than a color swap: they tie the dial to the bracelet and give this racing-inspired chronograph a distinctly dressier personality.

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): 41.50
CASE THICKNESS (MM): 12.09
CASE LENGTH (MM): 46.50
WEB CASE MATERIAL: Two-tone stainless steel case
WEB CRYSTAL: Hardlex crystal
WEB STRAP: Two-tone 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 dial ring
  • Black dial with gold accents
  • Bold gold subdials at 3 and 9 o‚Äôclock styled to suggest a racecar instrument panel
  • 24-hour subdial
  • Date calendar
  • Tri-fold push button release clasp

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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