
Seiko
A Seiko (TMI) quartz caliber with a high-frequency stepping motor that drives a smooth four-beats-per-second sweeping seconds hand instead of a single tick. Battery-powered and accurate to about ±20 seconds per month, it gives quartz watches a mechanical-style sweep at low cost.
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The Hemel The Hemel Stratus / VH31 Configuration is a quartz watch, with a 42mm stainless steel case, 13mm thick, powered by the Seiko VH31 movement. Water resistance is rated to 100m, under a sapphire crystal. Historical price (2025-01-22): $450. This is a historical reference price, not a current offer or a claimed original list price.
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