Japanese watchmaker Seiko initially issued a dive view 55 a long time back. The 62MAS promptly grew to become a vintage. So obviously, the organization is bringing it back for an anniversary run as aspect of the Prospex line.
To be obvious, the retro-type diver—now model variety SPB149—is a re-creation of the original with some modern day timekeeping tweaks beneath the lid.
These reboots are aspect of a larger sized line, all automatics, announced in March 2020.
The Seiko SPB149 Diver’s Fashionable Re-interpretation was precisely built to replicate the 1965 design, but it will come geared up with 200 meters of water resistance, an updated caliber 6R35 motion, 24 jewels, and a electricity reserve of 70 several hours. It truly is obtained a basic-looking stainless steel situation and bracelet, each hardened with added coating. The sapphire crystal is curved and guarded with an anti-reflective coating, and Lumibrite coats the hands and indexes for uncomplicated reading in the dark.
This vintage is a minimal version run of 5,500 and will retail for $1,350. It can be readily available for acquire starting in July 2020.
The chunky 52.4mm SLA041 is a recreation of Seiko’s 1975 Expert Diver’s observe and it has 1000 meters of water resistance. With 26 jewels it also has 50 hours of electric power reserve, a “super-really hard” coated titanium inner scenario and metal bezel. Like the 1965 reboot it bears a sapphire crystal and Lumibrite but arrives with a practical silicone strap.
The SLA041 is a minimal edition operate of 1,100, will charge $4,500 USD and is readily available beginning in August 2020.
The SLA039 is a recreation of the 1968 Seiko Skilled Diver’s 300m. observe. It operates on an 8L55 caliber with 37 jewels. The case is what the Japanese watchmaker phone calls “At any time-Fantastic Steel” with anti-reflective sapphire crystal. It will come outfitted with a textured silicone strap and is a tiny more compact than the ’75, with a 44mm situation.
This is also a limited edition of 1,100 pieces, retails for $6,800, and will be readily available in July 2020.
The SLA037 is a variation on the 1965 diver, with a silicone strap and caliber 8L55 motion. It has a 55-hour electricity reserve and 37 jewels. It really is a modestly-sized 39.9mm and drinking water-resistant to 200 meters.
Like the preceding types, only 1,100 parts will be accessible when it is obtainable to buy for $6,300 in June 2020.
