Introducing Seiko Prospex Black Sequence SLA067, SPB335, SPB337

Seiko has made it a behavior of diversifying most of its collections by way of all types of mixtures of textures, supplies and hues. These sub-collections will be fairly expansive and mainly run for years with updates coming every so often. Simply consider the Save the Oceans program, and the common new fashions launched beneath that moniker, in addition to The Black Sequence, one other in style class of watches. New to 2023 is a trio of watches sharing a blacked-out theme, simply as we’ve seen with the King Samurai and Tortoise in 2022, as an illustration. We welcome the Seiko Prospex The Black Sequence Restricted Version 2023 Assortment, with the 1965 Divers SLA067, the Divers SPB335 and the Alpinist SPBJ337. 

The Black Sequence sub-collection is a part of a long-lasting vary of watches all sharing a standard theme. The blackened watches on this sequence can originate from just about something Seiko does, from comparatively low-end to higher-end fashions and from subject to dive watches. Previously, we’ve seen fashions being launched within the Presage, however the fan favourites are arguably the Prospex fashions. It feels very becoming to coat a dive or subject watch in stealthy black, and the trio we present you in the present day are simply that. The primary is a higher-end mannequin primarily based on the well-known 62MAS from 1965. Second, now we have a watch primarily based on the reference 6105-8000 dive watch from 1968, and eventually, a blacked-out interpretation of the dual-crown Alpinist first seen in 1995.

Seiko Prospex 1965 Divers Black Sequence Restricted Version SLA067

Being primarily based on the 62MAS, this new SLA067 shares its development with fashions like the lately launched SLA065. This implies now we have a 41.3mm extensive and 13.1mm tall chrome steel case, however this time coated in black clearly. The black dial has a novel texture, which to us, resembles the ground of an ocean or lake in a manner. The utilized indices and arms all have a mint-green LumiBrite insert, a enjoyable little tone of color to the in any other case absolutely black SLA067. The water resistance is rated at 200 meters.

Energy comes from the Calibre 8L35, which beats at a price of 28,800vph and delivers 50 hours of operating time when absolutely wound (robotically). It’s worn on a textile NATO strap with black {hardware}. Restricted to 600 items, the Black Sequence SLA067 retails for EUR 3,200. It will likely be obtainable from Seiko boutiques and chosen retailers worldwide later this 12 months.

Fast Details – 41.3mm x 13.1mm – black coated chrome steel case – unidirectional bezel with black insert – dual-curved sapphire crystal – stable caseback – screw-down crown – 200m water resistant – textured black dial with utilized indices – sword-shaped arms – mint-green LumiBrite – Calibre 8L35, in-house computerized – 26 jewels – 28,800vph – 50h energy reserve – black textile NATO strap – restricted version of 600 items – EUR 3,200

Seiko prospex Diver black sequence restricted version SPB335

Second in line for this trio is one other dive watch, however this time a bit extra inexpensive. Based mostly on the 1968 reference 6105-8000, which we all know from watches just like the SPB333, this one options the brand new and barely extra compact 41mm case. It’s once more coated in black, clearly, and fitted with a unidirectional bezel with a black and anthracite two-tone insert. The crown is at 4 o’clock, and the case is completed with a stable caseback and sapphire crystal on high. This time across the black dial has a easy but engaging, grained texture, with once more mint-green LumiBrite within the utilized indices and arms.

The SPB335 is powered by Seiko’s Calibre 6R35 computerized, which gives a really wholesome 70 hours of operating time. As an alternative of a textile strap, it comes on a black silicon strap, with black {hardware}. Priced at EUR 1,000 and restricted to 4,500 items, it’s each extra inexpensive and extra extensively obtainable.

Fast Details – 41mm x 12.3mm – black coated chrome steel case – unidirectional bezel with black insert – sapphire crystal – stable caseback – screw-down crown – 200m water resistant – grained black dial with utilized indices – sword-shaped hour and minute hand, paddle-shaped seconds hand – mint-green LumiBrite – Calibre 6R35, in-house computerized – 24 jewels – 21,600vph – 70h energy reserve – black silicon strap – restricted version of 4,500 items – EUR 1,000

Seiko Prospex Alpinist Black Sequence Restricted Version SPB337

Rounding up this trio of blacked-out instrument watches is one other Seiko traditional, the Alpinist. This new reference SPB337 combines the enduring dual-crown look of the trendy Alpinist assortment with stealthy apparel. At 39.5mm in diameter and 13.2mm in top, it’s sized reasonably pleasantly. The signature cyclops over the date is there, in addition to the secondary crown to control the interior bezel. The dial exhibits the same texture because the Diver SPB335 above, with once more utilized indices and mint-green LumiBrite touches. This too is rated at 200 meters of water resistance.

The Alpnist SPB337 stands out from the others as it’s the just one that reveals its mechanical coronary heart. A smoked sapphire crystal gives a view of the Seiko Calibre 6R35 inside, which runs at a price of 21,600vph. The ability reserve is 70 hours. One other distinction is the blacked-out metal three-link bracelet it comes on. Restricted to five,500 items, this one will set you again EUR 950.

Fast Details – 39.5mm x 13.2mm – black coated chrome steel case – sapphire crystal with magnifier – screw-down crown for setting with secondary crown for the interior bezel – grained black dial with utilized indices and numerals – cathedral arms – mint-green LumiBrite – Calibre 6R35, in-house computerized – 24 jewels – 21,600vph – 70h energy reserve – black coated chrome steel bracelet – restricted version of 5,500 items – EUR 950

For extra info on all three of those new releases, please go to seikowatches.com.