Prospex Black Series 1965 Re-Creation Limited Edition SPB253J1

There are just 5,500 pieces of this particular 2022 ‘Black Series’ design available globally. Very popular since its inception and now in its fourth year of limited edition release, Seiko Prospex Black Series is inspired by the mysterious world of night diving. The 2022 Series is inspired by key moments from Seiko’s diving heritage – 1965, 1968 and 1970 – this particular design is a modern version of the 1965 timepiece. In 1965 Seiko introduced its, and Japan’s, first ever diver’s watch. With an automatic movement and water resistance to 150m, it proved its reliability in the harshest conditions when it was used by the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition from 1966 to 1969. The orange colouring of the markers and lumibrite is designed for increased visibility in the dark word of the night sea – orange is the colour of night divers’ lamps, allowing time to be read clearly under dark conditions. This timepiece is accompanied by Seiko’s first ever original nylon strap for diver’s watches, created in 2021 – the ‘SEICHU.” Made in Japan with a traditional texture pattern following the intricate design of Kimono belts, the strap is specifically designed for diving flexibility and durability. It also comes with an additional silicone strap. Seiko Prospex watches are designed for sports lovers and adventure seekers in the water, in the sky or on land – and are robust for everyday wear, whatever the environment. Since launching Japan’s first diver’s watch in 1965, Seiko’s innovative watchmaking has changed global dive watch standards.

Movement
Calibre Number - 6R35
Movement Type - Automatic with manual winding
Accuracy +25 to -15 seconds per day
Duration - Approx. 70 hours

Exterior
Case Material - Stainless steel (hard coating)
Crystal - Curved sapphire crystal
Crystal Coating - Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
LumiBrite - LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
Band Material - Polyester

Other Details
Water Resistance - 200m / 660ft diver's

Case Size
Thickness: 13.2mm
Diameter: 40.5mm
Length: 47.6mm
Weight: 106.0 g
Bracelet Length: 260mm

Other Specifications
An additional silicone strap is included
LIMITED EDITION on the case back
Screw case back
Screw-down crown
Serial number engraved on the case back
Unidirectional rotating bezel
Other Features
24 jewels
Date display
Stop seconds hand function