SEIKO PROSPEX THE BLACK SERIES LIMITED EDITIONS

CONCEPT

Night diving is a great way to enjoy a completely different experience of the sea from that of diving in the daytime. Many divers are fascinated by the mysterious world of the ocean at night, making this recreational activity popular around the world. Today, four special watches that evoke the underwater world at night join The Black Series. The black case expresses the darkness and silence of the night ocean, and the orange color is inspired by the lights that illuminate it.
The four models include three modern re-interpretations of landmark timepieces from 1965 and 1970 with the world view of The Black Series.

1965/1968/1970 MECHANICAL DIVER'S MODERN RE-INTERPRETATIONS

Three modern re-interpretations of the 1965, 1968, and 1970 diver’s watches are equipped with Caliber 6R35, which delivers a power reserve of 70 hours.

DIAL & BEZEL

The orange accents across the watch capture the light that shines under the sea at night.

LUMIBRITE

The hour markers and hands are coated with Lumibrite to ensure high legibility in the darkest of conditions.

LUMIBRITE

The watches are offered with a fabric strap which incorporates a traditional braiding technique from Japan called Seichu. It’s strength and resistance to degradation caused by exposure to sunlight meet the most demanding standards of Seiko Prospex diver’s watches

ADDITIONAL STRAP

An additional black silicone strap will be included and can be worn in a wide range of situations.

SEIKO DIVER’S WATCH 55TH ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITIONS

1965 / 1968 / 1970 Mechanical Diver’s Modern Re-interpretations

1970 MECHANICAL DIVER'S MODERN RE-INTERPRETATION

DIAL

The dial pattern expresses the texture of sand on the sea bed. The orange seconds hand adds a subtle and quiet accent.

CASE & BRACELET

The original model, launched in 1970, has long been loved by fans around the world for its tough specifications and flowing case design with an asymmetrical extension protecting the crown at the four o’clock position. The glass is a curved sapphire glass with an anti-reflective coating on the inside.
The case sides are carefully polished and the watch is presented on a five row steel bracelet to create a modern sharp profile.

ADDITIONAL STRAP

The first metal bracelet in the Black Series is offered with a black silicon strap.

MOVEMENT

This timepiece is powered by Caliber 8L35, which was designed especially for diver’s watches by the watchmakers at Shizukuishi Watch Studio in northern Japan.