A panda I could actually wear to work
By Kenji Watanabe, Osaka ยท
39 mm wide. That number made me read the rest of the page, because modern chronographs are too often 42 or larger. The SSC813 takes its look from Seiko's 1969 chronographs, the era of the 6139, which was among the first automatic chronographs in the world.
It is solar, with the V192, so there is no automatic chronograph inside, and purists will mind. I mind a little. But it also means a light, reliable watch that does not stop in a drawer, at 675 to 700 dollars.
The white panda dial with black subdials is very handsome. The case is 13 mm thick, sapphire, solid back, 100 m, steel bracelet. Thickness is the one problem for a 39 mm watch, though it still slides under most sleeves.
If you want a classic chronograph look at a fair price and are happy with quartz, it is a good choice. For a mechanical chronograph, look at the more expensive Speedtimer models.