Celebrating 55 Years Of Seiko Diver’s Watches
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55 years ago, Seiko introduced its, and Japan’s, first ever diver’s watch. With an automatic movement and water resistance to 150m, it proved its reliability when it was used by members of the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition from 1966 to 1969. In the years that followed, Seiko created many other diver’s watches that found favor with professional divers and adventurers alike, thanks to their high quality and reliability.
Three of the most important landmarks from Seiko’s first decade as a maker of diver’s watches are now re-created in celebration of the 55th anniversary of that first achievement. They are offered in the Prospex collection which is today synonymous with excellence in watches for use in all types of sports and challenging environments.
Seiko Diver’s Watch 55th Anniversary Limited Editions
The 1965 Diver’s Re-creation
SLA037
Caliber 8L55
Driving system: Automatic
Vibrations: 36,000 vibrations per hour (10 beats per second)
Power reserve: 55 hours
Number of jewels: 37
Specifications
Ever-Brilliant Steel case
Box shape sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the inner surface
Screw-down crown, screw case back
LumiBrite on hands and indexes
Water resistance: 200m diver’s
Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
Diameter 39.9mm, Thickness: 14.7mm
Silicone strap
Approximate recommended retail price in Europe: €6,500
Limited Edition of 1,100
The 1968 Professional Diver’s 300m Re-creation
SLA039
Caliber 8L55
Driving system: Automatic
Vibrations: 36,000 vibrations per hour (10 beats per second)
Power reserve: 55 hours
Number of jewels: 37
Specifications
Ever-Brilliant Steel case
Dual-curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the inner surface
LumiBrite on hands and indexes
Water resistance: 300m saturation diver’s
Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
Diameter: 44.8mm, Thickness: 15.7mm
Silicone strap
Approximate recommended retail price in Europe: €7,000
Limited edition of 1,100
The 1975 Professional Diver’s 600m Re-creation
SLA041
Caliber 8L35
Driving system: Automatic
Vibrations: 28,800 vibrations per hour (8 beats per second)
Power reserve: 50 hours
Number of jewels: 26
Specifications
Titanium inner case (super hard coating) with Ever-Brilliant Steel bezel
Sapphire crystal
LumiBrite on hands and indexes
Water resistance: 1000m saturation diver’s
Magnetic resistance: 40,000 A/m
Diameter 52.4mm, Thickness: 17.2mm
Silicone strap
Approximate recommended retail price in Europe: €4,500
Limited edition of 1,100
1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation
SPB149
Caliber 6R35
Driving system: Automatic
Vibrations: 21,600 vibrations per hour (6 beats per second)
Power reserve: 70 hours
Number of jewels: 24
Specifications
Stainless steel case and bracelet with super-hard coating
Curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Screw-down crown, screw case back
Lumibrite on hands and indexes
Water resistance: 200m diver’s
Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
Diameter 40.5mm, Thickness: 13.2mm
Stainless steel bracelet with three-fold clasp with push button release,
secure lock and extender, with a silicone strap included
Approximate recommended retail price in Europe: €1,350
Limited edition of 5,500
