{"product_id":"seiko-tactile-braille-sqbr019-mens-watch","title":"Seiko Tactile Braille SQBR019 Men's Watch","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe Seiko Tactile SQBR019 (released within the Japanese domestic market as part of Seiko’s acclaimed Universal Design \/ Tactile Watch for the Visually Impaired Collection [セイコー 触読時計]) is an inclusive, high-precision Japanese quartz tactile timepiece. Developed through extensive collaborative research alongside the Japan Federation of the Visually Impaired and the National University Corporation Tsukuba University of Technology, this reference represents a defining milestone in human-centered, barrier-free design. Across horological forums, assistive technology circles, and Japanese domestic market (JDM) collector communities, it has earned defining community nicknames—the \"Braille Watch\", \"Touch Watch\", \"Universal Design\", \"Tactile Watch\", \"White Tactile\", or \"Moujin Watch\"—for its hinged flip-open crystal cover, high-torque touch-resistant hands, three-dimensional convex dial markers, and robust all-stainless-steel architecture. It unites a sculpted 316L solid stainless steel case in an inclusive 36.0mm diameter with a crisp matte white dial plate, raised high-contrast black tactile hour batons, a dedicated in-house Japanese high-torque quartz caliber, a flip-up front dual-curved acrylic glass cover, and an integrated solid stainless steel multi-link construction. Perfectly calibrated for visually impaired individuals, universal design enthusiasts, and collectors seeking a historically significant, beautifully executed Japanese instrument that champions daily independence and tactile dignity. The defining visual and sensory centerpiece of this SQBR019 reference is its clean, high-contrast matte white dial face. Purposefully engineered for dual-mode reading—providing rapid visual legibility for low-vision wearers and precise tactile feedback for non-sighted users—the white dial plate features raised, three-dimensional convex indices finished in bold, jet-black lacquer. The 12 o'clock position is marked by a prominent raised arrowhead triangle, allowing the wearer to immediately orient the dial by touch. The 3, 6, and 9 o'clock cardinal positions feature distinct raised double-dot bars, while the remaining hour intervals are denoted by single raised tactile dots. Reading the time by touch is achieved by gently pressing the release tab positioned at 6 o'clock to lift the hinged front crystal cover, allowing fingertips to lightly trace the positions of the hour and minute hands relative to the perimeter tactile markers. The watch intentionally omits a seconds hand to eliminate finger snagging and prevent touch confusion. When the cover is closed, the smooth solid stainless steel case contours frame the dial seamlessly, presenting a refined, modern dress watch aesthetic. Beneath its tailored exterior, the watch is powered by Seiko’s dedicated in-house Calibre 7C17 Japanese quartz movement, engineered and manufactured at Seiko’s horological facilities in Japan. Diverging from conventional quartz calibers, the Calibre 7C17 is built with a heavy-duty, high-torque gear train and reinforced hand-arbor architecture specifically designed to withstand direct fingertip touch resistance without shifting hand alignment, bending the hands, or slipping gear teeth. Powered by an efficient silver oxide battery cell, the movement delivers an extended battery service life of approximately 5 years, ensuring dependable, low-maintenance daily operation. The movement operates with a factory-rated precision tolerance of ±15 seconds per month. The case is engineered with versatile, unisex proportions, measuring an official 36.0mm in case diameter with a case profile thickness of 11.1mm, a compact 42.2mm lug-to-lug distance, and a standard 18mm lug width. Fabricated entirely from solid 316L stainless steel, the watch weighs approximately 77.0 grams on its solid metal construction, providing a balanced, reassuring presence that sits securely on the wrist. The case architecture combines vertical hairline satin brushing across the upper lugs with mirror-polished case flanks and smooth, rounded bevels that are gentle to touch. The protective cover is crafted from durable, impact-resistant dual-curved acrylic resin glass mounted on an integrated precision hinge at 12 o'clock, swinging open smoothly when the tactile release lip at 6 o'clock is lifted. Because the front crystal opens directly to facilitate finger contact with the dial, the watch is engineered as a non-waterproof (non-submersible) precision instrument, requiring protection from water immersion, rain, and excessive humidity. The timepiece comes completed on an integrated solid stainless steel multi-link construction featuring satin-brushed surfaces and polished accents, secured by a sturdy one-push three-fold deployment clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MonaWatch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67713008304442,"sku":"SQBR019","price":535.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/5858\/3354\/files\/NewProject_a18fd153-c8c4-4f9a-95f2-0d200eaf080e.webp?v=1792155280","url":"https:\/\/www.monawatch.com\/products\/seiko-tactile-braille-sqbr019-mens-watch","provider":"MonaWatch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}