Seiko lately introduced an fascinating GMT Diver’s watch that’s value a glance.
The Prospex 1968 Heritage Divers GMT (Ref. SPB519J1) encompasses a 42 mm x 13.3 mm (48.6 mm lug-to-lug) stainless-steel case with a 20 mm lug width, and a complete weight of 188 grams. A unidirectional bezel with a 0-60 count-up diver’s insert in scratch-resistant blue ceramic materials contrasts with the extremely legible and trendy white dial, for a gorgeous look that varies from commonplace black dial divers, splendid for heat climate and aquatic actions.
On the dial, there are massive luminous indices, massive hour and minute fingers, a sweeping middle seconds hand, a big reg tipped 24-hour GMT hand that reveals a second time zone along with the 24-hour flange.
A tiny date show, angled at 45 levels, blends into the dial at 4:30, which is beneficial for individuals who like a date show; nonetheless, it takes away from the in any other case clear aesthetics and provides a perform that some might choose to dwell with out.
At 4 o’clock, on the proper case flank within the crown, which lets you set the time (hours, minutes, seconds), the GMT hand, and date. You possibly can cease the seconds and manually wind Seiko’s premium caliber 65R4 computerized motion; nonetheless, don’t anticipate excessive precision from the manufacturing facility because it comes adjusted to -15/+25 seconds per day. This can be a quite disappointing stage of accuracy contemplating its positioning throughout the “Prospex” assortment and the excessive price ticket.
A brand new three-fold clasp with safe lock & push button launch, and push button new slide adjustment extension is a pleasant contact. Based on Seiko, “The brand new clasp may be adjusted in six steps, every measuring about 2.5mm, for a complete vary of roughly 15mm. This marks the primary time that this clasp has been adopted in a non-limited-edition mannequin. It permits for a cushty match always, accommodating adjustments in wrist dimension throughout diving and every day life.”
Along with the brand new bracelet, you get a sapphire crystal, screw-in caseback, screw down crown, 300 meters of water-resistance, a ceramic bezel, 3 days of energy reserve (72 hours), and the GMT performance. Nonetheless, for $1,700, it will be good if Seiko adjusted the watch to a better stage of precision earlier than sending it out to customers.
The Prospex 1968 Heritage Divers GMT (Ref. SPB519J1) might be accessible beginning June 2025.
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