Ideally suited for those who like to switch up their timepieces of a weekend, Seiko has added three new references to its Prospex dive watch collection, each boasting three days of power reserve. The three new Seiko Prospex 1968 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation timepieces signal the introduction of a new movement, the calibre 6R54, which is equipped with a GMT function and 72-hour power reserve, making it certifiably weekend-proof (and travel-proof).
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Based on a Seiko classic from 1968, the three new timepieces take their aesthetic cues from the world around us, with the black (SPB383), green (SPB381) and ice-blue (SPB385) references inspired by urban landscapes, tropical oceans, and arctic environments, respectively. Each reference features a 24-hour GMT function, which allows wearers to track two separate timezones, with the second indicated by the GMT hand and the 24-hour scale on the rehaut.
Each of the three timepieces has a 42mm stainless steel case that has been entirely redesigned from the 1968 iteration it’s based on. The redesigned Seiko Prospex 1968 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation watches see the lugs take on sharp lines between their brushed top surfaces and polished flanks and the addition of a wider unidirectional ceramic bezel with knurled edges, making it easier to grip. As with the rest of the Seiko Prospex range, the crown sits at 4 o’clock. A solid caseback guarantees 200m of water resistance, with all three references presented on a three-link stainless steel bracelet.
The black and green iterations take on classical styling, with a monochromatic bezel and dial. Meanwhile, the limited-edition arctic blue watch draws inspiration from the polar glaciers that shape the landscapes of the Arctic and Antarctic, reflected in the textured ice-blue dial which is complemented by a black bezel. Part of the Save the Ocean series, the ice-blue version comes with an additional strap made from recycled plastic bottles using a traditional Japanese braiding technique called Seichu.
All three Seiko Prospex 1968 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation will be available via the Seiko webstore and in select physical stores from June 2023 onwards. The ice-blue SPB385 is limited to 4000 pieces and priced at $2800AUD, while the black SPB383 and green SPB381 versions are priced at $2500AUD.
Words by John Deckard
