Seiko Essentials Chronograph – Black Embossed Dial, 41mm, Quartz Chronograph – SSB397

The Seiko SSB397 is a Essentials chronograph inspired by motorsport instruments, with a stopwatch accurate to 1/5 of a second and a tachymeter scale for measuring speed.

This reference features an embossed black racing dial framed by a black tachymeter ring. Inside is the Seiko quartz chronograph caliber 8T63 (accurate to ±15 seconds a month) with a 1/5-second chronograph to 60 minutes, 24-hour hand and date. You also get a 41mm case, Hardlex crystal, 100m water resistance and stainless steel bracelet.

See the SSB397 in person at Chicago Clock Company in Clarendon Hills (431 E Ogden Ave), Orland Park (14486 LaGrange Rd) and Palatine (1615 N Rand Rd). We have been family-owned since 1917, and our watch technicians handle Seiko battery replacement, band changes and repair after the sale.

Specifications

FAQ

What movement is in the Seiko SSB397?

The SSB397 runs on the Seiko quartz chronograph caliber 8T63 (accurate to ±15 seconds a month) with a 1/5-second chronograph to 60 minutes, 24-hour hand and date.

Is the Seiko SSB397 water resistant?

Yes. It is rated to 100 meters (10 bar), which covers swimming and snorkeling. It is not a scuba diving watch.

What is the tachymeter on the Seiko SSB397 used for?

Start the chronograph at a marker and stop it one mile (or kilometer) later; the tachymeter scale shows your average speed per hour.

Where can I buy the Seiko SSB397 near Chicago?

Chicago Clock Company carries it online and in our showrooms in Clarendon Hills (431 E Ogden Ave), Orland Park (14486 LaGrange Rd) and Palatine (1615 N Rand Rd).