Seiko Velatura Yachting Marine Watches for Men and Women

I have already written a couple of posts about Seiko Velatura watches, but they are just so cool I had to write another one with a general overview of the series. The Velatura is a marine watch collection – celebrating the sport of sailing. Seiko has a special partnership with the 49er Association (which is the fastest of sailing classes in the Olympics). Seiko has also formed collaboration with the 29erXX which is the fastest skiff class for women. Seiko is working with real professionals, the best in sailing, to design and produce the Velatura watches.

 Velatura watches are powered by either the Kinetic Direct Drive (cal. 5D44 ), or the Yachting Timer (cal. 7T84 ) or the Alarm Chronograph (cal. 7T62 ) or the 1/20 Chronograph (cal 7T92 ).

 The Diver Chronograph series ( 7T92 ) features 200m water resistant watches with screw crown and screw button, 12 hour chronographs in 1/20 second increments and Split time measurement. The Yachting Timer (  7T84 ) feature a pre-set yachting counter timer with auto chrono start function, free-set countdown timer up to 15 mins in 1 min increments (countdown in 1 sec increment), chronograph up to 12 hours in 1/5 sec increments, 2 alarms, local time and split time measurement. The Kinetic Direct Drive ( 5D44 ) features the Seiko trademark Kinetic technology (powered by the movement of your hand). There is a direct drive indicator which indicates the power reserve as well as real-time power when winding the watch.

 Apart from features and functionality, Velatura watches are real head turners – they look awesome. The build is solid and material top-notch. Women’s Velatura watches feature diamonds which adds to the appeal.  The whole series is a resounding success for Seiko.