Seiko's Most Affordable Collector's Watch Just Got an Upgrade
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Published: 28 Jun 2025 |Last Updated: 27 Jun 2025
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Japanese watchmaker Seiko has announced the Prospex Speedtimer: SSC955P World Athletics Championship Limited Edition .
. Released to celebrate the upcoming World Athletics Championship, the timepiece features the official WAC Tokyo 25 logo on the caseback.
on the caseback. The new Prospex Speedtime is powered by advanced solar chronograph technology and boasts a power reserve of approximately six months.
and boasts a power reserve of approximately six months. The Prospex Speedtimer Solar Chronograph Limited Edition is limited to 6,000 pieces worldwide and is priced at AUD$1,200.
Japanese watchmaker Seiko is no stranger to high-quality, ultra-affordable timepieces. The brand's Speedtimer line remains one of the best value-for-money collections on the market today, courtesy of its robust architecture, uncluttered design elements and stellar, if a little unexciting, movements. In essence, the Speedtimer represents Seiko at its most accessible; a watch collection that offers a little something for everyone without the need to break the bank. Its latest effort takes this ethos to new heights.
Seiko Prospex Speedtimer SSC955P: Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships Limited Edition | Image: Seiko
Announced in the lead-up to the 2025 World Athletics Championship, the Prospex Speedtimer: SSC955P World Athletics Championship Limited Edition is a dazzling new utilitarian piece that fuses contemporary design elements with functional ergonomics. It bears all the hallmarks you'd expect from the much-loved sports-watch range, from the sharp angled lugs to the highly legible Tachymetre function, but the major advantage, as with all Speedtimers, is the integration of the calibre V192 Solar movement.
This power source, which features in all Speedtimer watches, is best characterised by its 60-minute chronograph function, 24-hour sub-dial and a power reserve indicator, which can be displayed at the touch of a button. As one of the brand's most accurate and versatile movements, the calibre V192 remains a serious selling point for Seiko and the integration of the movement on this release feels entirely fitting.
Seiko Prospex Speedtimer SSC955P: Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships Limited Edition | Image: Seiko
Design-wise, the World Athletics Championship Limited Edition also introduces a slightly different dial aesthetic, with the watchmaker opting for a striking pattern in a refined shade inspired by Edo purple. According to the brand, this refers to its hometown, with the colour believed to have been beloved in the ancient city that would become modern-day Tokyo. Flip the 39mm timepiece over and you'll also spy an engraving of the official WAC Tokyo 25 logo, marking its special significance.
'Blending the trusted performance of the Speedtimer with the precision of electronic timekeeping, this limited edition offers the reliability and convenience of a watch powered entirely by light—honouring tradition while embracing innovation,' Seiko said in a press release announcing the new model.
The new Seiko Prospex Speedtimer SSC955P: Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships Limited Edition is available for preorder from Seiko boutiques and online now, with dispatch set to take place in August/September 2025. The timepiece is priced at AUD$1,200 and, being a limited edition, only 6,000 models will be produced worldwide. So, if you are looking to get your hands on this new Speedtimer, you might have to follow the lead of the athletes competing in the championships and make a run for it.
Seiko Prospex Speedtimer SSC955P: Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships Limited Edition | Image: Seiko
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This vehicle has been spied testing and, while Lexus Australia hasn't confirmed whether the car will wear the 'L' badge, it has said it's excited to see the product. To the end of May, Lexus has delivered 29 LCs in Australia this year – more than the LS sedan (5) and almost as many as the RZ electric SUV (32). While a low-volume proposition, the LC still outsells the rival BMW 8 Series (13) and Mercedes-AMG SL (14). The LC entered production in 2017 as a flagship two-door for the Lexus lineup. Lexus had participated in this space before with the SC coupe, which was never sold here, and the SC430 convertible which was. The LC was launched around seven years after the SC430 was retired, and uses the 'L' prefix previously reserved for Lexus' flagship sedan (LS) and SUV (LX) but now confusingly seen on the entry-level LBX crossover SUV. MORE: Explore the Lexus LC showroom Content originally sourced from:
