Quick take: Seiko has added four solar Prospex Speedtimers built around the same V192 chronograph platform. The update is mostly colours and revised bezel markings. That is not a revolution. It is still a tidy, durable solar chrono formula.
All four use a 41.4mm stainless-steel case, 13mm thickness and 45.9mm lug-to-lug measurement. Curved sapphire with inner anti-reflective coating, 10-bar water resistance, a screw case back and LumiBrite are shared. The V192 solar calibre brings a 1/5-second chronograph to 60 minutes, 24-hour indication, date and power-reserve display. A full charge is rated at roughly six months.
The four colourways
HBJ001
Silver dial and black bezel insert.
HBJ002
Black dial and bezel insert with gold-coloured bezel, crown and pushers.
HBJ003
Green dial with green-and-black bezel insert.
HBJ004
Gold-coloured dial with red-and-blue bezel insert.
What changed?
The new Speedtimers closely follow familiar Seiko solar chronograph territory, but their tachymeter bezel markings have been revised. Seiko has not positioned these exact references as limited editions on the official regional product pages. Treat them as new collection additions, not a scarcity pitch.
None of these exact references is confirmed in WristBear’s live catalogue, so this is release news rather than a pretend stock announcement. Explore Seiko at WristBear. Honest verdict: HBJ001 is the easiest daily choice. HBJ004 has the most personality. What do you guys think?
