Seiko Prospex 2022 The Black Series Limited Edition 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation Turtle Style Automatic 200M "Captain Willard"
SPB257
(JDM Version: SBDC157)
Limited Edition of 5,500pcs
With the theme of the mysterious environment and wonders of night diving, three modern re-interpretations of 1965, 1968, and 1970 Seiko diver's watches will join The Black Series of the Prospex line in 2022 with limited production quantities, they are equipped with Caliber 6R35 which is able to deliver a power reserve of 70 hours.
The whole series is equipped with a matt black case that represents the darkness and silence of the deep sea at night, and the orange highlight color is inspired by the torch lights that illuminate the darkness by divers while hunting down the unknown world.
The SPB257 is a Modern Re-interpretation of the "1970 Mechanical Diver's Watch", the original model was released in 1970 with a unique streamlined form and more importantly it was worn by the Japanese adventurer Naomi Uemura between 1974 to 1976 when he completed a 12,500km solo dog-sled run from Greenland to Alaska, proving its reliability in extreme conditions. Seiko lovers worldwide usually refer to it as the "Captain Willard" as this watch was worn by the main actor of the character "Captain Benjamin L. Willard" in the movie "Apocalypse Now (1979)". This is paying tribute to the 1970 original model whilst equipping with the latest Seiko technology.
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SPB257 Specifications:
Movement: Automatic
Caliber: 6R35
Automatic with manual winding capacity
Accuracy +25 to -15 seconds per day
Duration: Approx. 70 hours
Jewel: 24
Exterior
Case Material: Stainless steel (Hard Coating)
Case Size: Diameter 42.7mm, Thickness 13.2mm, Length 41.6mm
Band: Polyester
Crystal: Curved Sapphire
Crystal Coating: Anti-reflective coating on the inner surface
LumiBrite: Lumibrite on hands, indexes and bezel
Other Details
Water Resistance: 200m / 660ft diver's
An additional silicone strap is included
LIMITED EDITION on the case back
Screw case back
Screw-down crown
The serial number engraved on the case back
Unidirectional rotating bezel
Date display
Stop second-hand function
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