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Catalogue / Seiko / ref. SBTR027
Seiko "Spirit" Chronographe SBTR027
The Seiko "Spirit" Chronographe SBTR027 is a quartz watch, 40 mm across, with a mineral crystal, water-resistant to 100 m. It was listed at €223.20 at Tempus at our check on 12 November 2026. Its price is in line with the 8 quartz Seiko watches in the catalogue (median: €232).
Where to buyChecked 12 November 2026
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Who it suits
Anyone who wants an accurate, fuss-free chronograph.
Strengths
Quartz movement · Water-resistant to 100 m
Limits
Mineral crystal
Our view
A good choice at this price
Of 86 quartz watches within 20% of its price, only 17 are better equipped (crystal, water resistance, titanium).
Depending on what you want
- If a sapphire crystal matters to you, look at the Swiss Military Classic SM30200.01, which has one for €249.
- If you dive, the Casio G-Shock GM-2100-1AER goes down to 200 m for €199.
- If you would rather have an automatic movement at the same price, the Casio Edifice Automatique EFK-200D-2A has one, at €239.
- If you want to spend less without losing anything on the spec sheet, the Casio Edifice EFB-109D-2AVEF costs €139.
Reading the spec sheet
What the spec sheet says
- Quartz movement. Accurate and maintenance-free, apart from battery changes.
- Water-resistant to 100 m. You can swim with it.
- Mineral crystal. It scratches sooner than sapphire, which is usual at this price.
Analysis based on the retailer’s spec sheet, without handling the watch.
- Brand
- Seiko
- Gender
- Men
- Calibre
- 8T63
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Strap material
- Stainless steel
- Diameter
- 40mm
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Thickness
- 11.6mm
- Water resistance
- 100 m (10 bar)
- Clasp
- Folding clasp
- Case back
- Solid, screw-down
- Reference
- SBTR027
At this price
Alternatives from other brands
Same type of movement, within 20% of the price.
Questions
The short answers
Is the Seiko "Spirit" Chronographe SBTR027 an automatic watch?
No. It runs on a quartz movement (calibre 8T63).
Can you swim with the Seiko "Spirit" Chronographe SBTR027?
Yes. It is water-resistant to 100 m, which allows swimming.
Does the crystal of the Seiko "Spirit" Chronographe SBTR027 scratch?
It has a mineral crystal, more prone to scratches than sapphire.
What size is the Seiko "Spirit" Chronographe SBTR027?
Its case measures 40 mm in diameter and 11.6 mm thick.
How much does the Seiko "Spirit" Chronographe SBTR027 cost?
It was listed at €223.20 at Tempus at our check on 12 November 2026. Its previous price was €279.
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