Description

There are just 1,300 of these Limited Edition pieces available worldwide.

The design shape is inspired by Seiko’s 1965 Diver’s watch – Japan’s first ever Japanese 150m Diving watch, worn by members of the Japanese Antarctic Expedition from 1966 until 1969.

The Collection:

Prospex is a combination of the words ‘Professional’ and ‘Specifications’. These timepieces are designed to be practical, reliable and durable within extreme or everyday environments, for experts, sports lovers and adventure seekers alike. Since launching Japan’s first diver’s watch in 1965, Seiko’s innovative watchmaking has changed global dive watch standards.

The Case:

Seiko Prospex ‘Astrolable’ Limited Edition SLA065J1 is housed in a case that measures 41.3mm in diameter and 13.1mm in height. It exhibits a 60-minute diving scale and has lumibrite luminesence on the hands and indexes. The case retains its twisted lugs with alternating polished bevels and brushed lines. The screw-down crown maintains its position at 3 o’clock, whilst it also features a sapphire crystal glass which is the most stratch resistent matieral available in the world of watchmaking today.

The Dial:

Inspired by the ancient ‘Astrolabe’ – an instrument once used to show the positions of the sun and stars to measure latitude and time – the striking underwater blue cross-line design with lumibrite indices on the dial are complemented by the unidirectional rotating bezel, curved sapphire glass. The markers and hands are coated with Lumibrite, ensuring that the dial remains readable in the dark. A date-display window is located beside the 3 o’clock marker.

The Strap:

The watch features a sporty blue matching silicone strap, offering durability and water resistance.

The Functions:

This watch is powered by the in-house Automatic 8L35 calibre movement, designed specifically for diver’s watches with its accuracy and durability, manufactured and hand-finished in the Seiko Watch Corporation’s Shizukuishi Watch Studio. It has a water resistancy of 200m and also features a power reserve of 50 hours.