SEIKO PROSPEX 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

In the years since it released its first diver’s watch in 1965, Seiko has developed new technologies, features, and designs that have won the favour of professional and recreational divers the world over. Through more than a half-century of innovation, the company has continuously pushed back the boundaries of where sports watches, and diver’s watches in particular, can go and how they can be used. Continuous enhancements in safety, reliability, legibility, and ease of use have made Seiko a leader in diver’s watches.

Seiko is introducing three new Prospex creations that are modern re-interpretations of the original Seiko diver's watch from 1965, each upgraded with 300 metres of water resistance and a power reserve of three days.

More power, greater water resistance, and enhanced legibility

Each watch is powered by one of Seiko’s latest in-house automatic movements, Calibre 6R55, which has a power reserve of 72 hours. The watches are further enhanced to ensure water resistance to 300 metres, a first for Prospex non-saturation diver’s watches. The date window has been moved to the space between four and five o’clock to allow for a more symmetrical design and more space to be filled with Lumibrite, ensuring high legibility even in dark conditions.

A compact construction designed for comfort

The reliability, safety, and ease of use required of a Seiko diver's watch are all provided for in the new, more compact design. With a case diameter of 40.0mm, a lug-to-lug length of 46.4mm, and a thickness of 13.0mm, the watch’s compact dimensions offer excellent wearability for everyday use. A new bracelet with shorter links and a smaller clasp allows the watch to conform to the wearer's wrist and provides a new level of comfort. The shorter lugs also ensure a high degree of wearability.

Seiko Brand 100th Anniversary
Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch Special Edition

Since the beginning of Seiko in 1881, the company has continued to innovate in line with the founder's philosophy to be "Always one step ahead of the rest." In 1924, the company introduced the first wristwatch with Seiko on the dial, signifying the beginning of the Seiko brand. The year 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of this landmark event. In celebration, a third creation with a charcoal-grey coloured dial is being introduced as a special edition.

This special edition features gold-coloured accents that celebrate the anniversary year while calling to mind the many watchmaking advances that have been brought forth under the Seiko name.

The special edition watch comes with an additional strap made entirely of recycled plastic bottles. It was created using a traditional Japanese braiding technique called Seichu. The strap presents a uniquely Japanese aesthetic and texture and is specially manufactured to have a tensile strength nearly four times that of regular Seiko fabric straps*. Its strength and resistance to the degradation caused by exposure to sunlight meet the demanding standards required of Seiko diver’s watches. Thanks to its unique braiding pattern, the strap has the flexibility and air permeability to ensure maximum comfort on the wrist.
*based on research conducted by Seiko.

Specifications

Movement

Caliber Number

6R55

Movement Type

Automatic with manual winding

Precision

+25 to -15 seconds per day

Power reserve

Approx. 72 hours(3 days)

Jewels

24

Functions

• Stop second hand function

Case/Band

Case Material

Stainless steel

Case Size

Thickness:13.0mm
Diameter:40.0mm
Lug-to-lug:46.4mm

Crystal

Curved sapphire crystal

Crystal Coating

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

LumiBrite

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Clasp

Three-fold clasp with secure lock , push button release with extender

Distance between lugs

20

Other Details

Water Resistance

300m / 1000ft diver's

Magnetic Resistance

4,800 A/m

Weight

168.0g

Features

• Unidirectional rotating bezel
• Screw-down crown
• Three-fold clasp with secure lock and extender
• Screw case back

• In an actual product, the case back direction might be different from the photograph.