Seiko Prospex 'Pogue' Solar Chronograph Watch 1969 SSC947P1

The SSC947P1 model joins the Prospex Speedtimer collection. It is a solar chronograph powered by the V192 caliber. The case shape is inspired by the 1964 original, with a new diameter of 41.40 mm.

This model is affectionately called "Pogue", in reference to astronaut William Pogue. On November 16, 1973, he took his Seiko watch with him on a training mission. The watch was not certified for spaceflight by NASA, but he decided to use his personal watch anyway.

"I found it very useful for measuring fuel consumption," he says. During the official mission, Pogue will wear his Seiko on his left arm. This mission, Skylab 4, was the longest ever, with 84 days and 1,214 revolutions around the Earth.