Seiko’s reputation for reliable and durable diver’s watches was forged in the 1960’s and 1970’s when they were chosen by adventurers and researchers on expeditions to the north and south poles. Today, Seiko introduces into the Prospex collection modern re-interpretations of three legendary diver’s watches from this period that draw their design inspiration from the glaciers that these pioneers saw and that shape the landscapes and seascapes of the Arctic and Antarctic. Each one has a dial that evokes a different shade of glacial ice, from deep blue to white.
The power and beauty of polar glaciers are captured perfectly in the intricately patterned dials. The deep-blue dial watch is based on Seiko’s first diver’s watch from 1965 which proved its reliability when used by members of the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition from 1966 to 1969.
A light blue dial and a darker blue bezel grace a new re-interpretation of the landmark 1968 diver’s watch which was the first Seiko watch with 300m water resistance and a 10-beat automatic movement.
A white dial is encased in the same distinctive shaped case as the 1970 classic which proved its strength and endurance when worn by the Japanese adventurer Naomi Uemura in the years 1974 to 1976 when he completed a 12,500km solo dog-sled run from Greenland to Alaska.
All three watches are powered by the tried and trusted Calibre 6R35 which delivers a power reserve of 70 hours. They are 200 meters water-resistant and are presented on steel bracelets with secure clasps and extenders. The cases have a super-hard coating and the crystals are of sapphire with an anti-reflective coating on the inner surface to ensure high legibility from every angle. All twelve indexes have a generous coating of Lumibrite, as do the hands, to maximize legibility in the dark.
These three watches join the Seiko Prospex Save the Ocean series. This program delivers financial and other support to Seiko’s chosen marine charities. All three watches will be available at the Seiko Boutiques and selected retail stores worldwide from June 2022. To learn more about the various projects of the Save the Ocean initiative, click here: https://www.seikowatches.com/global-en/products/prospex/special/keepgoingforward/savetheocean/
Seiko Prospex Save the Ocean Special Editions
1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation: SPB297
1968 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation: SPB299
1970 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation: SPB301
Calibre 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 (SPB297)
Diameter 42.0mm, Thickness: 12.5mm (SPB299)
Diameter 42.7mm, Thickness: 13.2mm (SPB301)
Stainless steel bracelet with three-fold clasp with push button
release, secure lock and extender.
Approximate recommended retail prices in Europe:
€1,300 (SPB297, 299), €1,400 (SPB301)
