The Two Special Strap Designed for Prospex Diver Watches

Seiko released its first diver’s watch in 1965, and the business has never ceased developing them. Now in 2021, nearly six decades after its first launch, Seiko unveils two new Prospex family re-interpretations of legendary 1965 and 1970 clocks, exhibited on intricately designed fabric straps for divers. 

The two watches exemplify Seiko’s pioneering spirit and optimum blend of design and function. Read on to learn more about them.

Seichu: Japan’s Unique Braiding Technique

Seichu is a Japanese braiding method used on fabric straps. Their rich texture and color tone are highlighted with a classic “obijime,” the ornate rope that ties a Kimono sash in place.

The straps have a particular Japanese appearance and feel and are nearly four times as robust as standard Seiko fabric straps. Their durability and resistance to solar damage are up to the high standards of Seiko’s diver’s timepieces, making them suitable for use underwater. The straps are also flexible and air permeable, ensuring maximum wrist comfort.

The Reimagined Divers Watch: 1965 and 1970

Both watches are based on the 1965 and 1970 modern re-interpretations that were exhibited last year to honor the 55th anniversary of Seiko’s first diver’s watch. The brown dial and bezel of this timepiece look great with the earth tones of its fabric straps. Both watches include a replaceable fabric band in a different color that may be replaced without the use of tools.

Championing Classic Tradition and Modern Times

The watches are powered by the dependable Caliber 6R35, which has a 70-hour power reserve and is water-resistant to 200 meters. The curved sapphire crystal’s inner surface is anti-reflective, and the indexes, hour, minute, and seconds hands are coated with Lumibrite in a vintage shade that suits the dial and straps.

Today in the year of 2021, both the 1965 and 1970 re-interpretations are unveiled as part of the Prospex collection and are available at Seiko Boutiques and select retail partners globally.

The Original Divers Watches of 1965 and 1970

The 62MAS diver’s watch from 1965 featured an automatic mechanical caliber and was water-resistant to 150 meters. The watch established its worth in the 1960s in the Antarctic with its ruggedness and legibility, paving the way for future landmark timepieces.

Five years after the debut of Seiko’s and Japan’s first diver’s watch in 1965, an asymmetrical extension shields the crown at 4 o’clock. Its durable construction, luminous hands and indices, and water resistance to 150 meters made it suitable for anybody who wanted a powerful and noticeable watch. From 1974 to 1976, Naomi Uemura, a Japanese explorer, used the watch to complete a 12,500-kilometer solo dog-sled trek from Greenland to Alaska.

Conclusion

More than an accessory, timepieces are made to be status symbols and artworks that offer style and function at the same time. Because of their intricate design, craftsmanship, and high quality, it comes as no surprise that collectors all over the world hunt for the most sought-after watches they could find. And if you’re one of them, we bet you can’t wait to get your hands on the reimagined Prospex diver watches!

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