Prospex Glacier ‘Save the Ocean’ 1968 Re-Interpretation SPB299J1

This specific design is inspired by Seiko’s 1968 Diver’s 300m watch – the first and highest of world standard hi-beat calibre diver’s – an important milestone in Seiko’s six decades of innovation in diving watches. It was worn for the first Japanese summit of Mount Everest. 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
Accuracy: -15/+25 seconds per day
Calibre: 6R35
Movement Type: Automatic & Manual Winding
Power Reserve: 70 Hours
Watch Case
Case Material: Stainless steel (Super Hard Coating)
Case Thickness: 12.45mm
Case Diameter: 42.0mm
Case Length: 48.75mm
Lug Width: 20.0mm
Exterior
Dial Colour: Blue
LumiBrite: Lumibrite on hands, indexes and bezel
Clasp: Three-fold clasp with secure lock, push button release with extender
Strap/Bracelet: Stainless Steel
Other Specifications
Water Resistance: 20 bar
Crystal Coating: Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Crystal Type: Sapphire