The new series features Seiko’s first-ever use of a mechanical GMT movement in a Prospex diver’s watch.
Ever since its first diver’s watch in 1965, Seiko has developed new technologies, features, and designs that have made the Seiko Prospex diver’s watch collection a favorite among professional and recreational divers the world over. Through more than a half-century of innovation, Seiko has continuously pushed back the boundaries of where sports watches, and diver’s watches in particular, can go and how they can be used. Continuous enhancements over the decades in safety, reliability, legibility, and ease of use have made Seiko a leader in diver’s watches.
Today, Seiko introduces a new movement in the long-trusted 6R family that has a GMT function and a power reserve extended to a full 72 hours. Caliber 6R54 is presented in three new Prospex creations that are all modern re-interpretations of a Seiko classic from 1968.
The limited edition watch shares the same case and bracelet with the other two creations, but it comes with an additional strap made entirely of recycled plastic bottles. It was created using a traditional Japanese braiding technique called Seichu.
The watch with the ice-blue dial is part of the Save the Ocean series, which is made in support of the Seiko Prospex mission to contribute to a greater understanding of the world’s oceans and their preservation.
All three watches will be available at select retail locations from June/July 2023.
Seiko Prospex 1968 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation GMT: SPB381, SPB383
Seiko Watchmaking 110th Anniversary Seiko Prospex Save the Ocean Limited Edition: SPB385
Caliber 6R54
Driving system: Automatic
Frequency: 21,600 vibrations per hour (6 beats per second)
Power reserve: 72 hours
Number of jewels: 24
Diameter: 27.4mm, Thickness: 5.3mm
GMT function / Independent 24-hour hand adjustment function
Specifications
Stainless steel case and bracelet with super-hard coating
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Screw-down crown, screw case back
Bezel with ceramic insert
Lumibrite on hands and indexes
Water resistance: 200m diver’s
Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
Diameter: 42.0mm, Thickness: 12.9mm
Stainless steel bracelet with three-fold clasp with push button
release, secure lock, and extender
Additional recycled polyester strap included (SPB385)
Recommended retail prices in Europe:
$1,500 (SPB381, SPB383), $1,700 (SPB385)
Limited Edition of 4,000 (SPB385)
For further information
Special web page:
www.seikowatches.com/global-en/products/prospex/special/1968_gmt/index
Seiko Prospex web page:
www.seikowatches.com/us-en/products/prospex
Note: The specifications and price information in this release are as of the published date and are subject to change.
