Seiko – Prospex Dive 1968 Save The Ocean Limited Edition of 1,300 – SLA055
PROSPEX 1968 DIVER’S MODERN RE-INTERPRETATION
1968 Diver’s Watch Modern Re-Interpretation Limited Edition. Designed for those who
treat life as the ultimate adventure, the Seiko Prospex line meets every challenge with
technological excellence and style. Part of a rich legacy of innovation in high-intensity
timekeeping, Prospex continues to celebrate a long history of sports watch excellence
with re-creations and re-interpretations of landmark achievements.
Recalling Seiko’s part in the Japanese Antarctic Research Expeditions (JARE), this
exceptional timepiece is available only in a limited edition of 1,300, with the serial
number engraved on each caseback. A portion of the limited edition will be donated
to contemporary researchers, including those dedicated to saving the endangered
polar ice sheets suggested by the blue gradated dial.
Re-interpreting Seiko’s renowned 1968 diver’s watch, with updated technology,
sleeker lines & fine Zaratsu polishing, this extraordinary watch is crafted of Seiko’s
Ever-Brilliant Steel, offering an exceptional level of corrosion resistance and a lighter,
brighter finish.
Movement
Caliber Number: 8L35
Movement Type: Automatic with manual winding
Power reserve: Approximately 50 hours
Jewels: 26
Functions: Stop seconds hand function
Date display
Case/Band
Case Material: Ever-Brilliant Steel
Case Size
Thickness: 13.1 mm
Diameter: 42.6 mm
Lug-to-lug: 49.3 mm
Crystal
Type: Dual-curved sapphire crystal
Crystal Coating: Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
LumiBrite: LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
Band Material
Silicone
Distance between lugs: 20 mm
Other Details
Water Resistance: 200 m / 660 ft diver’s
Weight: 120.0g
Features
LIMITED EDITION on the case-back
Serial number engraved on the case-back
Unidirectional rotating bezel
Screw-down crown
An additional polyester strap is included
Screw case back
