Seiko VK68A

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

Factory specs

Caliber
VK68A
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 VK61A, Seiko VK63A, Seiko VK64A, Seiko VK67A, Seiko VK83A

Meca-quartz chronograph: quartz-regulated timekeeping with a mechanical chronograph module (instant zero reset), two stepping motors. TMI technical guide: 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. Layout: small seconds at 6, 60-minute chronograph counter at 10, 24-hour indicator at 2 (synchronised with the hour hand, not an independent GMT), 1/5-second centre chronograph hand, date with quick correction, time setting with stop-second. Same family as the VK63/VK64 (13½ lignes, same height).

Watches with the Seiko VK68A

WatchPrice fromMovementDia. mmThick mmCrystalMicro-adjust
Cadisen C7064 $110 Seiko VK68A 40 12 Sapphire no bracelet
Brew Metric $475 Seiko VK68A 36 10.75 Sapphire Tool (pin holes)
Brew Metric Titanium $495 Seiko VK68A 36 10.75 Sapphire —

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