The New Seiko Prospex Speedtimer SPB513 & SPB515

Seiko’s Prospex Speedtimer line has lengthy mirrored the model’s ties to motorsport and its enduring dedication to precision. For 2025, Seiko builds on this legacy by celebrating its shared historical past with the Japanese automotive maker Datsun, a partnership that harks again to the golden period of the late Sixties and early ’70s. Alongside the particular Datsun-themed restricted version time-and-date SPB517, Seiko introduces two new references of the mannequin, the SPB513 and SPB515, mixing vintage-inspired design with sensible timing options in a refined on a regular basis sports activities watch.

Each new Speedtimers, SPB513 and SPB515, keep balanced proportions with a 39.5mm chrome steel case protected by Seiko’s super-hard coating to withstand on a regular basis put on. At 12.0mm thick, they keep trustworthy to the unique 1972 Speedtimer silhouette that evokes their retro allure. A defining purposeful element is the inside rotating countdown bezel, which permits exact monitoring of essential intervals and is operated through an additional crown at 4 o’clock. An analogous characteristic will be discovered on the Prospex Alpinist, solely there it served as a compass bezel. A curved sapphire crystal with inside anti-reflective coating retains the dial clear beneath vibrant mild, whereas the screw-down case again and 200m water resistance guarantee these Speedtimers are prepared for motion in any setting.

The SPB513 and SPB515 dials are crisp and legible, with sharp arms and markers standing out towards silver-white or black backgrounds. The inside countdown scale, including performance with out litter, highlights the ultimate quarter-hour in orange. Utilized indices and exact printing are as anticipated, whereas lume retains indications seen after darkish. A pop of orange on the tip of the central seconds hand provides a sporty contact, and a spherical date window at 4:30 integrates with a colour-matched date disc.

The brand new Prospex Speedtimer SPB513 and SPB515 home the dependable Calibre 6R55, a contemporary automated motion providing 72 hours of energy reserve. Operating at 21,600 vibrations/hour with a magnetic resistance of 4,800 A/m, it’s strong sufficient for each day life and weekend drives. Like in most Prospex watches by Seiko, the motion is roofed by a strong caseback.

Each new references are worn on a vintage-style multi-row chrome steel bracelet, designed for consolation and safety with a three-fold clasp and push-button launch. Obtainable as continuous-production fashions and fairly priced at EUR 1,000, the Seiko Prospex Speedtimer SPB513 and SPB515 stand alongside the Datsun-liveried SPB517, true to Seiko’s motorsport spirit, mixing basic inspiration with trendy engineering.

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