Seiko Coutura Quartz Chronograph SSB438
Seiko Coutura Quartz Chronograph SSB438
Seiko Coutura Quartz Chronograph SSB438
Seiko Coutura Quartz Chronograph SSB438
Seiko Coutura Quartz Chronograph SSB438
Seiko Coutura Quartz Chronograph SSB438

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Seiko Coutura Quartz Chronograph SSB438

$585.00

The Seiko Coutura SSB438 makes no attempt to hide its racing inspiration. A black carbon-fiber-pattern dial sits inside a light-gold-finish steel case, with a grooved bezel and angular bracelet that echo the sculpted surfaces of a performance car.

Why this watch stands out

The quartz chronograph measures up to 60 minutes in fifth-second increments and supports split-time measurement. Its dashboard-like registers include...

  • Sku: SSB438
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  • Vendor: Seiko
Seiko Coutura Quartz Chronograph SSB438
Seiko Coutura Quartz Chronograph SSB438
$585.00

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The Seiko Coutura SSB438 makes no attempt to hide its racing inspiration. A black carbon-fiber-pattern dial sits inside a light-gold-finish steel case, with a grooved bezel and angular bracelet that echo the sculpted surfaces of a performance car.

Why this watch stands out

The quartz chronograph measures up to 60 minutes in fifth-second increments and supports split-time measurement. Its dashboard-like registers include a 24-hour indicator, while a tachymeter scale, date window and luminous hands and markers add practical information. Sapphire crystal protects the dial, and water resistance is rated to 100 meters.

Our take

The light-gold finish is the defining choice: it turns Coutura’s already assertive motorsport design into a watch with unmistakable presence.

COLLECTION: Coutura
GENDER: Men's
MOVEMENT: Quartz Chronograph
BAND: Stainless Steel
DIAL COLOR: Black
CALIBER: 8T63
BOOKLET: 8T63
PRODUCT NAME: Coutura Quartz Chronograph
CALIBER: Caliber 8T63
CASE DIAMETER (MM): 42.00
CASE THICKNESS (MM): 11.80
CASE LENGTH (MM): 50.20
WEB CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel case with light gold finish
WEB CRYSTAL: Sapphire crystal
WEB STRAP: Stainless steel bracelet with light gold finish
WEB LUG: 20
WEB WATER RESISTANCE: 10 bar, 100 meters (330 feet)
CASE CROSS REFERENCE: COUQZCHRONO2

  • From the Coutura Collection
  • Inspired by motor sports, with a new case and bracelet design incorporating the angles and edges of racecar architecture
  • Quartz chronograph
  • Chronograph measures up to 60 minutes of elapsed time in 1/5-second increments with split time measurement function
  • Multi-layer carbon-fiber patterned black dial with gold accents
  • Chronograph minutes, seconds and 24-hour subdials
  • Date calendar
  • Tachymeter ring
  • Red chronograph hand
  • LumiBrite hands and markers
  • Screwdown caseback
  • Cabochon crown
  • 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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