Seiko Prospex 140th Anniversary Limited Divers Green Dial Silver Steel Strap Watch For Men - SPB207J1

"One step ahead" is the motto that characterises Seiko, which this year marks 140 years since its founding. It is this significant anniversary that the brand has decided to celebrate with the release of the Seiko Prospex SPB207J1 140th Anniversary Limited Edition.

The inspiration for the new Seiko SPB207J1 was the colours of the natural richness of Iriomote island in Okinawa Prefecture - the pristine mangrove forests of the island, the surrounding sea that is famous among divers for its rich coral reefs. In addition, Iriomote Island is home to rare species of plants and animals, some of which can be classified as endemics.

The Seiko SPB207J1 watch from the Prospex range builds on the success of the diving models, a modern reworking and homage to the first diving watch with a high-frequency movement and 300m water resistance, the Seiko 6159-7000/1 from 1968.

The Seiko SPB207J1 is one of the most popular and long-standing diving watches in the Seiko range, thanks to its features, proven case shape, excellent workmanship and, last but not least, affordability. The watch is powered by an automatic movement 6R35, which features a manual winding, a power reserve of 70 hours and hacking (stopping the seconds hand when setting the time). The watch case and bracelet, with micro-adjustment on the clasp, are made of stainless steel with a hardened surface. The clear and easy-to-read dial is protected by a sapphire glass with internal anti-reflective coating. Better legibility in low light conditions is ensured by luminescence Lumibrite on the hands and indices.
The watch with a case size of 42 mm has a rotating lunette with a diving scale for reading the time spent underwater and a screw-down crown. The water resistance of the model is 200 m.

The watch differs from its predecessor by improving some functions and modifying some elements - the watch retains the shape of the 1968 model with the difference of using a slightly smaller and lower case with a screw-down dagger, it meets the standards for diving watches, it offers a sapphire crystal with internal anti-reflective coating, the hands and indices have been modified, the water resistance of this model is "only" 200 m.

• Prospex “Island Green” Limited Edition Collection.
• 1968 Recreation Divers’ Watch.
• This limited edition of 6000 pieces is one of a trilogy of timepieces inspired by the dense verdant forest on Japan’s Iriomote Island– one of the world’s best places for diving.
• Subtropical primeval forests cover most of the island, enriching the surrounding waters, nourishing the coral reefs, said to be among the world’s biggest and most diverse.
• This specific design is a 2020 update of the 1968 Diver’s 300m watch – which was the highest of world standard hi-beat calibres and was used for the first climb from Japan to Mount Everest.
• Seiko Prospex watches are designed for sports lovers and adventure seekers whether in the water, in the sky or on land.
• Since launching Japan’s first diver’s watch in 1965, Seiko’s innovative watchmaking has changed global dive watch standards.
• Sold with commemorative box with free dark green silicone strap.
• 6R35 Calibre with 24 jewels and stop seconds hand function.
• Sapphire crystal glass with anti-reflective coating on the inner surface.
• 200 metres water resistant diver's watch.
• Automatic with manual winding capacity.
• Lumibrite on hands, indexes and bezel.
• Three-fold clasp with secure lock, push button release with extender.
• Case size of 42mm and thickness of 12.5mm.