The Seiko Prospex 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation SPB239J1 will be available in the permanent collection from June 2021, at a price of EUR 1,250. At the heart of this model is a well-known calibre from Seiko’s mid-range, the calibre 6R35 with its 3Hz frequency and a solid 70h power reserve. No-fault here, both are greatly pairing with the watch. The other one is beige, matching the luminescent material. One of these Seichu straps is dark brown, matching the dial and bezel. These warm, earthy colours are paired with a pair of straps – indeed, two straps are included in the presentation box. The look is warm, vintagey and rather attractive – at least if you’re into retro watches. The same colour scheme is found on the circular brushed metallic insert of the bezel, with the graduations executed in beige. In order to emphasize the retro look, Seiko is giving this edition a sunray-brushed dark brown dial and applied indexes and hands that are silver-coloured, and filled with a generous amount of radium-toned Lumibrite material. What’s new for this SPB239J1 is the colour scheme. Featuring a screw-down crown and caseback, it is water-resistant to 200m. It has been modernized though, with a wide bezel and a domed sapphire crystal on top. The shape is reminiscent of the Seiko’s first-ever diver’s watch, with sharp integrated lugs, a polished bevel running all along the side and an unprotected oversized crown. This means a compact case of 40.5mm in diameter and 47.6mm lug-to-lug. This watch remains identical in most aspects to the SPB143, SPB147 and SPB149 we reviewed here.
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To launch this new series of straps, Seiko is introducing two new watches, including first a new colour scheme for its re-imagined 62MAS. The Seiko Prospex 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation SPB239J1 They are also soft to the touch and really feel like a proper piece of OEM material, not like an aftermarket addition to the watch. That’s on paper, but in the flesh, these are thick, visually satisfying straps with far more suppleness than you’d expect from a fabric strap of this thickness. These are indeed made in the same way as “obijime,” the decorative cord that holds a Kimono sash in its place.Īccording to Seiko, these “ straps present a uniquely Japanese aesthetic and texture and are specially manufactured to have a tensile strength nearly four times that of regular Seiko fabric straps.” They are also highly resistant to degradation caused by exposure to sunlight or salty waters, thus meeting the demanding standards of Prospex. These NATO-inspired nylon straps are far from the cheap straps you’ll find on the web and are crafted with great attention to details and comfort. Capitalizing on the Japanese craftsmanship that the brand is proud to use in most of its collection, these straps are made using a traditional braiding technique named Seichu. Big news…? Well, these might just be straps, but they are actually rather cool and very well executed. But in addition to these new colours and dials on existing watches, Seiko is mostly using these two novelties to launch its new fabric straps.
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