The design shape is inspired by Seikos 1965 Divers watch Japans first ever Japanese 150m Diving watch, worn by members of the Japanese Antarctic Expedition from 1966 until 1969.
This watch combines the past and future taking Seikos important heritage of divers watches with inspiration from underwater archaeology; whilst focusing on preserving cultural history for future generations, as part of the Save the Ocean initiative.
This watch is powered by the in-house Automatic 8L35 calibre movement, designed specifically for divers watches with its accuracy and durability, manufactured and hand-finished in the Seiko Watch Corporations Shizukuishi Watch Studio.
Inspired by the ancient Astrolabe an instrument once used to show the positions of the sun and stars to measure latitude and time the striking underwater blue cross-line design with lumibrite indices on the dial are complemented by the Zaratsu-polished rotating bezel, curved sapphire glass and a deep blue silicone strap.
Each watch is sold with a limited edition special box.
