We Are Counting Down to Something Special—Featuring an Unreserved Seiko Chronograph
Move over, Cyber Monday — Chrono Monday is here. As we count down to The Unreserved Collection, the sale is headlined by an Unreserved Seiko Chronograph. And over 400 items are arriving in style during our upcoming sale on December 5th starting at 11am, where every piece is Unreserved and everyone has a chance to win!
Featured is the Seiko SSB095P1 chronograph, offered complete with its original presentation. For anyone curious about chronographs but not quite ready to step into the realm of high-priced automatics, the ref. SSB095P1 offers a smart, accessible gateway into serious watch collecting—not to mention Seiko accuracy.
On the wrist, it presents as a refined sports watch, with a clean, bright white dial, three well-balanced subdials, a tachymeter-marked chapter ring, and a rich brown leather strap secured with the original Seiko-signed clasp. This model punches well above its weight, powered by a meca-quartz movement — a hybrid caliber that blends quartz precision with the satisfyingly crisp, snap of a mechanical chronograph.
What Is a Meca-Quartz Movement?
Seiko was first to bring the idea of a hybrid quartz/mechanical chronograph to market. Meca-quartz (or “mecha-quartz”) refers to a hybrid watch movement, and uses a battery-powered quartz module for standard timekeeping, but a mechanical module to operate the chronograph functions. In practical terms, this means the SSB095P1’s chronograph hand doesn’t stutter second-by-second like a typical quartz chrono — it sweeps in smooth increments, more like a mechanical watch.
When you hit the reset pusher, the chrono hand snaps back to zero instantly, rather than slowly returning as in most quartz stopwatches. Seiko’s 6T63 caliber (the engine inside the SSB095P1) is a prime example of this hybrid design. Meca-Quartz chronographs offer several notable benefits over typical quartz chronos:
Mechanical-like feel: The chronograph pushers have a crisp, positive click and the hand resets instantly, mimicking the satisfying action of a fully mechanical chronograph. No mushy buttons or laggy flyback hand reset.
Quartz convenience: The main timekeeping is quartz-regulated, so you get excellent accuracy and no need to wind the watch. Just swap the battery every few years – the 6T63 is rated for about 3 years per battery with regular use.
Affordable complexity: You enjoy some mechanical intricacy without the high cost. Mechanical chronographs are expensive to make, but a meca-quartz like the SSB095P1 gives you that experience.
Why the Seiko SSB095P1 Stands Out
Lot 5298 is a refined and sporty 45mm stainless steel chronograph featuring Seiko’s highly regarded Cal. 6T63 meca-quartz movement, capable of 1/5-second timing with crisp mechanical-style pusher action. The watch presents clear legibility with an ivory dial accented by blued handsets, three recessed subdials (60-minute chronograph, running seconds, and 24-hour indicator), and a date aperture at 4:30. Plus a fixed tachymeter chapter ring.
This example featured in our upcoming sale is in excellent, like-new condition, showing minimal to no signs of wear and has been stored in a safety deposit box. Offered complete with its original box, hang tag, and instruction booklet, making it an ideal acquisition opportunity for collectors of modern Seiko chronographs and rare chance to rediscover a discontinued meca-quartz model.
Beyond its standout movement, the SSB095 delivers impressive specs and style for the money. Its stainless-steel case measures approximately 41–42mm across and 11mm thick, giving it a confident, substantial wrist presence without feeling oversized.
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The Seiko SSB095P1 meca-quartz chronograph in white dial on its stock brown leather strap. The design strikes a balance between sporty and classic. A crisp white dial is accented with beautiful blue steel hands and chronograph subdials, Applied hour markers and the bold 12 o’clock numeral add a refined touch rarely seen at this price point.
Of course, the star is the chronograph. Thanks to the meca-quartz Cal. 6T63 movement, the chrono pushers have a satisfying snap when pressed, and you can feel a bit of mechanical resistance, just like on a traditional mechanical chronograph. This precise pusher feel also has a practical benefit as you are unlikely to trigger the chronograph accidentally. (In fact, one owner on Reddit uses his SSB095 to time long-exposure bulb photography shots, and he appreciates that the pushers aren’t too easy to press unintentionally during a shoot.)
When you reset the chronograph, the seconds hand snaps straight back to 12 o’clock in an instant, ready to time the next event. It’s a small detail, but it never gets old for a watch lover — the kind of cool mechanical behavior you typically only see in high-end watches.
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This example includes its original box, hang tag, and instruction booklet. Paired with the Sieko pillow, the entire package presents as a time piece that looks significantly more expensive than it is, and with all original presentation packaging, makes this quite a rare find.
The Seiko SSB095P1 on offer is in excellent, like new condition and delivers an impressive amount of chronograph fun and functionality at an exceptionally accessible price point. It gives both newcomers and seasoned collectors the chance to own a now-discontinued model—and to enjoy the charm of a mechanical-feeling chronograph without the usual cost or maintenance that comes with an automatic.
Seasoned enthusiasts, on the other hand, will appreciate it as a “grab and go” chrono for days when they want accuracy and ease, but still crave a bit of mechanical soul. For anyone building a collection, the SSB095P1 is a fantastic chronograph — a great watch that doesn’t feel cheap, and a reminder that sometimes you really can get the best of both worlds in one package.
The clock is running — claim your chance to win. Bid now!
Lot 5298 - SEIKO CHRONOGRAPH is being offered unreserved, alongside a curated selection of rare and exceptional treasures—wristwatches, pocket watches and jewelry, all available without reserve on December 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM EST.
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