The Seiko SSC445 is powered by the Seiko Caliber V175.

The applied markers have Lumibrite applied to them on the outer edge. On the outer edge around the dial, the seconds markers are printed in white.

This enhances the watch’s feeling of quality and also reflects the light beautifully. The dial has applied polished markers which are beveled. It is practical with a date window, but with its metal frame, it stands out a bit against the dial and has a slightly negative effect on the symmetry of the watch. Between 4 and 5 o’clock, we have a circular date window. The chronograph hand is simple and clean and made in polished metal. It is wise of Seiko to make the hands skeletonized since it ensures the sub-dials are legible at all times. The dial has clean and elegant skeleton minute and hour hands shaped liked swords with one-third of them being filled with Lumibrite.

The sub-dials at 3 and 6 have small polished metal frames around them, and the sub-dial at 6 o’clock has a wider metal frame with printed second markings in black. The chronograph measures up to 60 minutes in 1/5 second increments and has a split time measurement function. The sub-dials display 60 seconds, 60 minutes, and 24 hours. Positioned at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock, we have three sub-dials for the chronograph. The dial is flat blue but it still plays with the light beautifully and can shift from a dark blue to a lighter, bright blue when the sunlight hits it. The watch has a striking navy blue dial with lots of interesting details. The case has a solid screw-down case back. This means it is suitable for swimming and showering but not diving. The pushers and crown are screw-down which enables a water-resistance of up to 330 feet/100 meters. On each side of the crown guards, we have two pushers for the chronographs. Positioned at 3 o’clock, we have the crown, nicely protected by crown guards. At this price point, we can’t expect sapphire crystal, but Seiko’s proprietary crystal has still proven to be much more scratch-resistant than regular mineral glass. Sitting on top of the case is a Hardlex crystal. The bezel has 60-minute markers and adds to the sporty look of the watch. The watch has a fixed bezel with a black inlay. The case has 22mm lug width which is common for larger men’s watches, which is great for choosing between a wide array of straps (more on this further on). This is Seiko really going above and beyond and showing they pay attention to details even for entry-level watches. Another nice detail of this case is that the inside edges of the lugs are beveled as well and polished. This creates a nice contrast against the brushed top of the lugs. The lugs have polished bevels and polished sides. For the price, the case is exceptionally well finished, much better than what you would expect from a watch in this price range. The Seiko SSC445 has a 43.5mm stainless steel case. In this article, we are reviewing and looking closer at the Seiko SSC445 Solar Chronograph. Let’s dig into this watch and what it has to offer. With that said, there is no need to exchange the battery. In fact, this watch uses Seiko’s clever and innovative solar technology to power and generate power for the movement. It may be quartz-powered, but this is not your ordinary quartz watch. The Seiko Solar SSC445 is a sporty and affordable chronograph that punches well above its own weight when it comes to value for money. Seiko Solar SSC445 Review As an Amazon Associate, we may earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. And we’ll go more into detail about this further on in this article. Whilst the most devoted watch nerds may shy away from the thought of a quartz watch, the SSC445 does have some practical benefits from being battery-powered. Seiko is mostly appreciated amongst watch enthusiasts for their affordable automatic movements, but with this watch, Seiko proves that quartz watches can be almost (or just as appealing). If you are looking for an affordable, sporty, and accurate chronograph with innovative technology, the Seiko Solar chronograph SSC445 may just be the watch for you. Seiko Solar SSC445 Chronograph Review & Complete Guide

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