Tachymeter + Chronograph Explained | Seiko Panda SSB425P Review

I went to the store planning to check out a Seiko Speedtimer… but since it wasn’t in stock, I walked out with the Seiko SSB425P instead. And honestly? No regrets. This panda dial chronograph, released in June 2023, offers classic motorsport styling, reliable quartz accuracy, and solid everyday specs — all at an affordable price point. In this video, I’ll walk you through the full review, show you how the chronograph works step by step, and even explain how to read the tachymeter with a real-world example. What’s inside: Seiko SSB425P specs Case, dial, Hardlex crystal, and bracelet details 8T63 quartz movement explained How to use the chronograph (tutorial) Tachymeter scale explained with a 100m sprint example Section Breakdown 0:00 – 0:38 Intro 0:39 – 2:23 Release Date, Specs and Features 2:24 – 3:37 How Do Chronographs Work? 3:38 – 4:36 Measuring Speed 4:37 – 5:16 Any Downsides? 5:17 – 5:51 Summary At $446 NZD (on retail discount), this isn’t a watch you buy as an investment — it’s a fun, affordable chronograph you can actually enjoy wearing every day. Would you add the Seiko SSB425P to your collection? Let me know in the comments. Amazon Store Recommendations: https://amzn.to/45URl8W Watches and Accessories: https://amzn.to/4n6ZgHq My Gadget Stack: https://amzn.to/41XFOED Gears: Shot with Sony ZV-E10 https://amzn.to/3uVzPQt SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO https://amzn.to/3RF9gZD Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN https://amzn.to/3AgH1d1 Joby GorillaPod 1kg https://amzn.to/3V5slVn iPhone 14 Pro https://amzn.to/3PLubcG PGYTech Mini Holder for Tripods https://amzn.to/3UQxDUg Zhiyun Crane M2S https://amzn.to/3ATAa9K My Workstation Setup: Macbook Pro 16 inch M1 Pro https://amzn.to/3OdBqb7 M4 Mac Mini https://amzn.to/4gcs3YQ Samsung 28-Inch 4K UHD Led-Lit Monitor https://amzn.to/3H246Tc USB C to HDMI Cable 4K https://amzn.to/3REVpBe Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad https://amzn.to/3Pwm6HF