Seiko VK61A

Seiko Instruments (TMI) · Meca-quartz · Mid tier · Family: Seiko VK6x meca-quartz

Factory specs

Caliber
VK61A
Made in
Japan
Jewels
0
Accuracy
-20 / +20 s/month
Battery life
3 years
Diameter
30.8 mm
Height
5.1 mm
Functions
Hours, Minutes, Small seconds, Date, Chronograph
Same family
Seiko VK63A, Seiko VK64A, Seiko VK67A, Seiko VK68A, Seiko VK83A

Meca-quartz chronograph: quartz-regulated timekeeping with a mechanical chronograph module. Two-register layout: 60-minute chronograph counter at 12 and small seconds at 6, 1/5-second centre chronograph hand, date with quick correction, time setting with stop-second. TMI spec sheet and technical guide (shared with the VK64A): 13½ lignes, Ø30.80mm (29.10mm across 3–9; casing diameter 29.00mm), 5.10mm high, 0 jewels, accuracy within ±20 s/month, SR936SW battery, battery life about 3 years (assuming 60 minutes of chronograph use per day), antimagnetic to 1,600 A/m. TMI lists the VK61A31 and VK61A41 (white date disc, hand heights L and LL) and the VK61A31B (black date disc).

Watches with the Seiko VK61A

WatchPrice fromMovementDia. mmThick mmCrystalMicro-adjust
Militado ML1868 $99 Seiko VK61A 39 12.3 Sapphire no bracelet
Undone Urban (VK61) $265 Seiko VK61A 40 — K1 mineral no bracelet
Timefactors Smiths PRS-40 Chronograph Two Dial $313 Seiko VK61A 40.2 12.25 Sapphire no bracelet
Undone Urban Sport (VK61) $349 Seiko VK61A 41.8 13.5 K1 mineral no bracelet

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