Seiko Prospex 1970 Diver'S Modern Re-Interpretation Naomi Uemura Limited Edition SLA069

1970 Diver’s Watch Modern Re-Interpretation Naomi Uemura Limited Edition. Designed for those who treat life as the ultimate adventure, the Seiko Prospex line meets every challenge with technological excellence and style. Part of a rich legacy of innovation in high-intensity timekeeping, Prospex continues to celebrate a long history of sports watch expertise with re-creations and re-interpretations of landmark achievements. A tribute to legendary adventurer, Naomi Uemura, this extraordinary timepiece, available only in a controlled-production run of 500, with the serial number engraved on each caseback, is a re-interpretation of Seiko’s renowned 1970 diver’s watch, prized for its flowing lines, solid construction, then-remarkable 150-meter water resistance, and protected crown at 4 o’clock. This exceptional watch proved its reliability in extreme conditions when it was worn by Uemura during his 1,200-kilometer solo journey across the Arctic Circle. To commemorate Uemura’s distinction as the first mountaineer to reach the summits of the highest peaks on five continents, the textured white dial features an image of the distinctive silhouette of Europe’s Mont Blanc, the first of these climbs. Depicting the mountain from the angle Uemura used for his ascent, the dial uses pressing and etching to add depth and evoke the rocky and snowy surface. The blue of the crown and the edge of the black uni-directional elapsed timing bezel suggests the blue shadows cast on the snow surrounding the peak. Crafted of stainless steel with durable super-hard coating, this masterfully updated design is powered by the caliber 8L35 26-jewel automatic movement, hand-assembled at Seiko’s Shizukuishi watch studio with the increased torque necessary for smooth operation of the enlarged diver’s watch hands, a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, power reserve of approximately 50 hours, and manual winding capability. Following ISO standards for scuba diving to depths of up to 200 meters, this superbly functional watch includes a date calendar, LumiBrite markers and hands for enhanced legibility, a curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the inner surface, screwdown crown and caseback, and tri-fold push button release clasp with secure lock and extender. Packaged in a Limited Edition collectors’ box inscribed with Uemura’s words “When one dream is realized, other dreams will follow.” 200m Water Resistant

Technical Data

TYPE: Watch

MOVEMENT: Automatic

CALIBER: 8L35

DIAL COLOR: Silver

BAND: Stainless Steel

STRAP MATERIAL: Stainless steel bracelet with super-hard coating

CASE THICKNESS: 13.0 mm

CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel case with super-hard coating

CASE LENGTH: 49.3 mm

CASE SIZE: 44.0 mm

CRYSTAL TYPE: Curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the inner surface

WATERPROOF: 200 meters (660 feet) follows ISO standards and is suitable for scuba diving

28 800 vibrations per hour

Power reserve: approximately 50 hours

26 jewels

Features

Honors legendary adventurer Naomi Uemura and the iconic Seiko design he wore on his solo dogsled journey to the Arctic Circle

Limited Edition of 500

Serial number engraved on caseback

Prospex Automatic Diver

Automatic with manual winding capability

The 8L35 movement, hand-assembled at the Shizukuishi watch studio, provides the enhanced torque necessary for diving

Black and blue uni-directional rotating elapsed timing bezel with blue knurled edge

White dial featuring a silhouette of Mont Blanc, Europe’s highest peak, created with pressing and etching to add depth and evoke the rocky and snowy surface

Date calendar

LumiBrite hands and markers

Screwdown crown and caseback

Tri-fold push button release clasp with secure lock and extender

Packaged in a Limited Edition collectors’ box