Seiko Prospex The Black Series Limited Edition 1968 Remake SPB255

There are just 5,500 pieces of this particular 2022 Æ’??Black SeriesÆ’?? design available globally.

Very popular since its inception and now in its fourth year of limited edition release, Seiko Prospex Black Series is inspired by the mysterious world of night diving.
The 2022 Series is inspired by key moments from SeikoÆ’??s diving heritage Æ’?? 1965, 1968 and 1970 Æ’?? this particular design is a modern version of the 1968 timepiece.

The 1968 Seiko DiverÆ’??s watch was the first hi-beat diving watch Æ’?? an important milestone in SeikoÆ’??s six decades of innovation in diving watches. Its 10-beat high precision automatic calibre, one-piece structure, mono-directional rotating bezel and screw-down protection crown influenced Seiko diverÆ’??s watch development which has, for nearly 60 years, pushed back the frontiers of precision, durability and ease of use in watches for professional and recreational divers.

The orange colouring of the markers and lumibrite is designed for increased visibility in the dark word of the night sea Æ’?? orange is the colour of night diversÆ’?? lamps, allowing time to be read clearly under dark conditions.

This timepiece is accompanied by Seikoƒ??s first ever original nylon strap for diverƒ??s watches, created in 2021 ƒ?? the ƒ??SEICHU.ƒ?� Made in Japan with a traditional texture pattern following the intricate design of Kimono belts, the strap is specifically designed for diving flexibility and durability. It also comes with an additional silicone strap.

Seiko Prospex watches are designed for sports lovers and adventure seekers in the water, in the sky or on land Æ’?? and are robust for everyday wear, whatever the environment. Since launching JapanÆ’??s first diverÆ’??s watch in 1965, SeikoÆ’??s innovative watchmaking has changed global dive watch standards.