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Sekonda Titan 42mm Mens Watch Black
Ref. 30230
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The 42mm silver ion-plated metal alloy case sits 13mm thick, housing a black dial with a textured, embossed mesh pattern. High-contrast white baton indexes and LumiBrite hands keep things legible in low light, while a mineral crystal sits over the top. The Seiko VH-63 quartz movement drives a day, date, and 24-hour subdial layout alongside a sweeping seconds hand. A 24mm black silicone strap with a pin buckle fits wrists from 170 to 220mm and features a quick-release mechanism for straightforward swaps. Water resistance sits at 50 metres.
- Reference
- 30230
- Brand
- Sekonda
- Case size
- 42mm
- Case thickness
- 13mm
- Lug width
- 24mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- VH-63
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Silicone strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- LumiBrite
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Learn more about Sekonda
Sekonda was created in 1966, not as a manufacturer but as an export label. The Soviet state watch combine ChasProm needed a name under which to sell its output in the West, and Sekonda became that name — watches built at the First Moscow Watch Factory and the Petrodvorets Watch Factory in Leningrad, arriving in British shops as Sekonda rather than Poljot or Raketa.
That origin explains a curiosity of the vintage market: open a late-1960s Sekonda and you will often find a Poljot movement inside, stamped Made in USSR.
The quartz era changed the arrangement. Cheap, accurate Japanese movements undercut Soviet mechanical production, and after the breakup of the Soviet Union the brand cut its Russian ties entirely, moving manufacturing to Hong Kong in 1993.
What did not change was the position: reliable watches at prices most people do not have to think about. Sekonda had become the leading watch brand in the UK by 1988 and has stayed there, selling over a million watches a year, with Seksy, One and Xpose covering fashion and outdoor styles.
The brand is owned by Time Products, which also owns Accurist and Limit.
- 1966
- Created by ChasProm as an export name for Soviet watches.
- 1988
- Becomes the UK's leading watch brand.
- 1993
- Production moves to Hong Kong after Soviet ties end.
- 2014
- Owner Time Products acquires Accurist.
- 2026
- Sixty years of selling over a million watches a year in Britain.
Also in 3 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (3,434), Watches Under £100 (535) and Watch Price Drops (255).
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Price history
This watch is currently at its lowest recorded price. It reached £75 on 10 August. Prices are checked every day, and we record any changes.
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| Specification |  30230 | 7394.01 | RH988PX9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £60 | £60 | £55 |
| Case size | 42mm | 42mm | 42mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Silicone strap | Leather strap | Stainless steel bracelet |
| This watch | Closely matched | Closely matched |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Showering yes, swimming no. 50m covers splashes and brief immersion, but a swimming stroke generates well above the pressure that figure describes.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
It can, over time. Mineral glass handles daily wear but will pick up fine scratches that sapphire would not.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedWhat size strap does it take?
24mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's.
Cheapest place to buy
F.Hinds is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
Has the price changed recently?
It's currently at its lowest recorded price since we began tracking it. It's ranged between £60 and £75, today it's £60.
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