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A pair of new Seiko divers coming this summer

New from Seiko — the company’s reinterpretation of popular dive watches from 1965 and 1970, showcasing the first woven fabric straps developed by Seiko for salt water use.




Each watch comes with two straps - the color choices are brown, green, gray and tan.



The polyester fibers are woven based on traditional Japanese patterns, and the straps are much thicker and more open in character than a typical nylon NATO strap. The hardware is also specific to this model series.



The fabric straps incorporate a traditional braiding technique called Seichu. Their texture and color complexion are familiar in Japanese culture for their use in fabric designs, as seen in a traditional “obijime,” the decorative cord that holds a Kimono sash in its place. The 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. 

Their strength and resistance to degradation caused by exposure to sunlight, meet the demanding standards of Seiko’s diver’s watches and are perfect for use under water. In addition, thanks to its unique braiding pattern, the straps have the flexibility and air permeability that ensure maximum comfort on the wrist.



Both watches share the same design and specifications as the 1965 and 1970 modern re-interpretations introduced last year in celebration of the 55th anniversary of Seiko’s first diver’s watch. 

The brown dial and bezel of the 1965 re-interpretation and the textured gray dial of the 1970 re-interpretation perfectly harmonize with the earth color tones of their fabric straps. Both creations are offered with an alternative fabric strap of a different color that can easily be interchanged without any tools, thanks to the watch’s strap structure

These watches are powered by the Caliber 6R35 that delivers a power reserve of 70 hours. They are 200m water resistant. The curved sapphire crystals are treated with an antireflective coating on the inner surface, and the indexes, hour, minute and seconds hands are coated with Lumibrite of a specially faded vintage color matching the earthy tones of the dial and straps.

Both watches will become part of the mainstream Prospex collection. 

The 1965 re-interpretation and the 1970 re-interpretation will be available at Seiko Boutiques and retail partners worldwide in June and July 2021.

Seiko Prospex 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation: SPB239

Seiko Prospex 1970 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation: SPB237