007 Seamaster Chronograph 40mm - Seiko VK68 Meca-Quartz, Sapphire Crystal, Steel Bracelet, 5 Colours
The Specht and Sohne 007 Seamaster Chronograph is a 42mm meca-quartz chronograph powered by the Seiko VK68 - a hybrid movement combining quartz timekeeping with a mechanical cam-driven chronograph mechanism that gives the sweep second hand the smooth continuous motion of a mechanical chronograph. Fully functional sub-dials, sapphire crystal, 316L stainless steel bracelet with hidden push-button clasp, anti-magnetic, shock resistant, calendar, and 50M water resistance. Available in Field Gray, Black, Dark Blue, Green, and Tiffany Blue.
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Specifications
Seiko VK68 meca-quartz chronograph. 42mm, 11mm, sapphire crystal, steel bracelet, anti-magnetic, 50M.
42mm Case
11mm Profile
Seiko VK68
Sapphire Crystal
50M Water Resist.
Meca-Quartz
Chronograph Sub-Dials
Anti-Magnetic
Steel Bracelet
5 Colour Options
Seiko VK68 Meca-Quartz
The VK68 is Seiko's meca-quartz (mechanical-quartz) chronograph calibre. Quartz oscillator drives the primary timekeeping at quartz accuracy; a mechanical cam-and-lever system drives the chronograph function - the sweep second hand, the sub-dials, and the pusher mechanism. The result: chronograph hands that sweep continuously and smoothly rather than ticking in one-second or one-fifth-second steps, and pushers that have the mechanical feedback of a mechanical chronograph. The VK68 is used in chronographs across numerous brands globally precisely because it delivers mechanical character at quartz cost.
Chronograph Sub-Dials
Fully functional chronograph sub-dials for elapsed time measurement: activate with the top pusher at 2 o'clock; stop with the same pusher; reset with the bottom pusher at 4 o'clock. The smooth sweep of the central chronograph hand and the mechanical feedback of the pushers are unique to the VK68 meca-quartz system - standard quartz chronographs have stepping motors that produce discrete ticks; the VK68's cam system produces the flowing sweep associated with mechanical chronographs. The calendar date window adds practical daily utility.
Anti-Magnetic and Shock Resistant
Anti-magnetic protection shields the movement from interference by electromagnetic fields encountered in daily environments - near electronics, speakers, magnetic clasps, and industrial equipment. Shock resistance via internal movement protection absorbs impact energy from drops and knocks that would otherwise disturb rate accuracy or damage movement components. For a daily sport chronograph that will be used actively, anti-magnetic and shock resistance are meaningful practical specifications.
Five Colour Variants
Field Gray: a muted khaki-gray inspired by military instrument dial aesthetics - understated, technical, and distinctive. Black: the most versatile and conventionally sport-appropriate. Dark Blue: the Seamaster-style deep navy - the most directly reference-adjacent dial colour for this case design. Green: contemporary and bold on a chronograph. Tiffany Blue: pale blue-green - the most fashion-forward and distinctive choice. Each creates a different character from the same sub-dial layout and bracelet.
The Meca-Quartz Chronograph
Among watch buyers who understand movements, the meca-quartz chronograph occupies a specific and well-regarded position. It is not a purely electronic quartz chronograph - those step in discrete intervals, and the pushers have a button-press feel without mechanical action behind them. It is not a mechanical chronograph - those require service, are more expensive, and have the step-tick of a mechanical column-wheel or lever system. The meca-quartz sits between them: quartz accuracy for the timekeeping oscillator, and a genuine mechanical cam system for the chronograph function. The result is a sweep second hand that moves as smoothly as a mechanical chronograph, pushers that give tactile mechanical feedback, and quartz-grade accuracy for the time display. The Seiko VK68 achieves this in a tested, reliable platform used across global watch production. In the 007 Seamaster Chronograph the VK68 is paired with a 42mm steel bracelet case, sapphire crystal, anti-magnetic protection, and five dial colours that range from the military-reference Field Gray through the most fashion-forward Tiffany Blue. For the buyer who wants a chronograph with genuine mechanical character in the pusher and sweep hand without the price or maintenance of a mechanical calibre, the VK68-powered Seamaster Chronograph is the direct answer.
Available in Field Gray, Black, Dark Blue, Green, Tiffany Blue. Backed by Wclocks 1-year warranty.
Wear It For
The meca-quartz Seamaster Chronograph suits active sport, professional dress, and collectors who want chronograph utility with mechanical character.
Active Sport and Timing
The chronograph sub-dials time intervals precisely; the 50M water resistance handles sport environments; the steel bracelet is durable and maintenance-free. Field Gray for military-utility character; Black for maximum versatility; Dark Blue for the sport maritime aesthetic. Anti-magnetic protection is a meaningful advantage in sport environments near electronic equipment.
Professional and Business Dress
At 42mm on a steel bracelet with sapphire crystal and a clean sub-dial layout, the Seamaster Chronograph reads as a professional sport-dress watch. Dark Blue and Black are the most appropriate for business formal contexts; Field Gray and Green for smart casual. The hidden push-button clasp maintains a clean profile on the wrist.
Field Gray for Military Reference
Field Gray is the most distinctive and unusual dial choice in the range - a muted, low-saturation khaki-gray associated with military instrument dials and pilot watch aesthetics. On a chronograph with sub-dials the Field Gray creates an instrument-panel look that is unlike any conventional sport or dress chronograph colour choice. Deliberate, unusual, and immediately recognisable to anyone who follows watch design.
Chronograph Collectors
For the buyer who follows the meca-quartz category, the VK68 is a known and respected platform - comparing to other VK68-powered chronographs shows the Seamaster Chronograph delivers the expected meca-quartz sweep and pusher character in a well-specified 42mm case. Green and Tiffany Blue add colour options not typically found in VK68 chronographs at this price.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a meca-quartz movement?
A meca-quartz (mechanical-quartz) movement combines two systems: a quartz oscillator for timekeeping accuracy, and a mechanical cam-and-lever system for the chronograph function. The quartz oscillator drives the hour and minute hands at quartz accuracy. The mechanical cam system drives the chronograph sweep hand smoothly and continuously (not in discrete ticking steps) and gives the pushers a mechanical feedback action. The result is a chronograph that feels and looks mechanical in operation but keeps time at quartz accuracy and requires no mechanical movement servicing.
Why does the Seiko VK68 matter?
The VK68 is Seiko's flagship meca-quartz chronograph calibre and is one of the most widely used meca-quartz movements globally. It is chosen by numerous watch brands for its reliability, the quality of its mechanical chronograph action, and the smooth sweep of its central chronograph hand. For a meca-quartz chronograph buyer, knowing the movement is the VK68 provides assurance about the quality of the cam system, the pusher feedback, and the chronograph reset action that are the distinguishing features of this movement class.
How does the chronograph work?
Press the top pusher at 2 o'clock to start the chronograph: the central sweep hand begins moving continuously. Press the same pusher again to stop: the sweep hand freezes, and the elapsed time is readable from the sub-dials. Press the bottom pusher at 4 o'clock to reset: the hands snap back to zero. The sub-dials track minutes and hours elapsed in addition to the central seconds sweep. The pushers give a firm, tactile mechanical click with each operation - this is the VK68 cam mechanism rather than a standard quartz button-press.
What does anti-magnetic mean?
Anti-magnetic protection shields the movement's oscillator and mechanical components from interference by external magnetic fields. Sources of magnetic interference in daily life include smartphone speakers, bag closures, laptop speakers, medical equipment, and proximity to motors and transformers. Without anti-magnetic protection, magnetic fields can affect timekeeping accuracy or, in strong cases, damage movement components. The VK68's quartz oscillator is inherently less susceptible than a mechanical balance wheel, but anti-magnetic casing provides additional protection for the mechanical cam components of the chronograph system.
What is the water resistance?
50M / 5 ATM - suitable for swimming, surface water sport, and everyday active wear in wet conditions. Not rated for scuba diving or high-pressure water jets. The hidden push-button clasp maintains bracelet security during active wear.
What are the five colour options?
Field Gray: muted military-instrument khaki-gray - distinctive and unusual. Black: the most versatile and sport-appropriate. Dark Blue: deep navy - the most directly Seamaster-style reference. Green: contemporary and bold. Tiffany Blue: pale blue-green - fashion-forward and immediately distinctive. All five share the same VK68 movement, 42mm case, steel bracelet, sapphire crystal, and specifications.
Is this related to Omega Seamaster?
No. This is a Specht and Sohne designed watch in a Seamaster style. Omega is an independent Swiss luxury watch manufacturer. This watch is not made by, affiliated with, or endorsed by Omega in any way. The 007 Seamaster naming is a style reference only.
Seiko VK68. Meca-Quartz Sweep. Sapphire. Steel Bracelet.
007 Seamaster Chronograph - 42mm, Seiko VK68 meca-quartz, sapphire crystal, 316L stainless steel bracelet, hidden push clasp, anti-magnetic, shock resistant, calendar, 50M, 1-year Wclocks warranty. Field Gray, Black, Dark Blue, Green, Tiffany Blue.
