SSB451
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Price facts
- Last seen at $415.00 at Seiko USA on Nov 10.
Our take on the SSB451
The Seiko SSB451 is a stainless steel chronograph from Seiko's Essentials line. It pairs an angular case and bracelet with a silver pressed-pattern dial, three subdials, a date window and LumiBrite hands and markers. A sapphire crystal and 100 m water resistance are unusual at this level, where many rivals use mineral glass and lower ratings. It suits buyers who want a dressy everyday watch with real chronograph function rather than a fashion piece.
- Sapphire crystal resists scratches better than the mineral glass common on rivals
- 100 m water resistance with a screwdown caseback
- Chronograph measures up to 60 minutes in 1/5 second steps
- LumiBrite hands and markers stay legible in low light
- Angular steel case and bracelet read dressier than sport chronographs
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$415.00Checked Nov 10
What reviewers say
Owners of the Essentials chronographs generally praise the build for the money, especially the sapphire crystal and the clean, angular case. Complaints tend to focus on the quartz movement and on the dial's busy subdial layout.
- CrystalPraisedOwners note the sapphire crystal resists scratches that would mark mineral glass on cheaper chronographs.
- MovementMixedThe quartz chronograph is accurate and low-maintenance, but some buyers wish for a mechanical movement.
- Dial layoutMixedThe pressed pattern and three subdials look sharp to some and busy to others.
Questions and answers
- Is the SSB451 good for swimming?
- It is rated 100 m water resistant with a screwdown caseback, which covers swimming and showering. It is not a dive watch, so avoid deep diving.
- Does it have a sapphire crystal?
- Yes. Seiko fits a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, which is a step above the mineral glass on many chronographs in its class.
- How does the chronograph work?
- It times up to 60 minutes of elapsed time in 1/5 second increments using the pushers and subdials. It is a standard quartz chronograph, not a flyback.
- How does it compare with a Seiko 5 Sports?
- The SSB451 is a quartz dress chronograph with sapphire and a date. The Seiko 5 Sports line is mechanical and sportier, with less water resistance on most models.
- What is in the box?
- The watch on its stainless steel bracelet, with the Seiko documentation. It does not include a spare strap or travel case.
- Where is the SSB451 cheapest?
- At Seiko USA, for $415.00, as of our latest check.