Prospex Glacier ‘Save the Ocean’ 1965 Re-Interpretation SPB297J1

This specific design is inspired by Seiko’s 1965 Diver’s watch – Japan’s first ever Japanese 150m Diving watch, worn on Japanese Antarctic Expeditions until 1969. This ‘Save the Ocean’ Special Edition, inspired by the ice of Antarctica, expresses the accumulation of time – linking the Antarctic history of Seiko diver’s watches with the time it takes for a glacier to form into its beautiful structure. The dial pattern and colour express the natural formations and pressure the glacier underwent during its long cooling period. Glaciers formed during the ice age, approximately 150 to 3 million years ago. 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. Seiko donates a portion of proceeds from Save The Ocean models to the PADI Aware Foundation’s Marine Debris programme, the world’s largest underwater clean-up initiative.

Movement
Caliber Number - 6R35
Movement Type - Automatic with manual winding
Precision +25 to -15 seconds per day
Power reserve - Approx. 70 hours
Jewels - 24
Functions
Stop second hand function
Date display
Case/Band
Case Material - Stainless steel (super hard coating)
Case Size
Thickness: 13.2mm
Diameter: 40.5mm
Lug-to-lug: 47.6mm
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 - 20mm
Other Details
Weight - 180.0g
Features
SPECIAL EDITION on the case back
Screw case back
Unidirectional rotating bezel
Screw-down crown
Three-fold clasp with secure lock
Screw case back