Seiko Introduces Astrolabe Impressed Prospex Save the Ocean Restricted Version 1965 Fashionable Re-interpretation SLA065

Seiko’s in-house 8L35 motion beating inside is one other instance of why the SLA065 toes the road between the SPB’s and the SBG’s of the world. Developed by Seiko particularly for his or her dive watches, the 8L35 touts options like a 50 hour energy reserve, SPRON (Seiko alloy) hairspring, and an accuracy inside -10/+15 seconds per day. The truth that the 8L35 motion is basically an undecorated model of the Grand Seiko caliber 9S35, speaks volumes as to what kind of motion is within the SLA065. It’s price noting that the 8L35 sports activities a bigger steadiness wheel to help the bigger dive fingers, and though it’s the base of the GS caliber 9S35, it’s not regulated and adjusted to the identical requirements as its Grand Seiko brethren.

There’s a sure high quality that I’ve taken a liking to with the Fashionable Re-interpretation 62MAS divers. The SLA065 specifically takes these options and provides one other layer to admire with the astrolabe-inspired dial. Eradicating the color-matched artificial rubber strap needs to be cinch with the drilled lugs, and I’m certain throwing this diver on a NATO or a metal mesh strap would make the SLA065 much more likable on the wrist. With the SPB143 and co. nonetheless making their rounds because the darling of the Seiko Prospex diver line for hitting all the suitable design cues at an extremely engaging value, the SLA065 and different 62MAS re-interpretations will proceed to must combat for the highlight. That mentioned, when you’ve been a lifelong Seiko collector, and have been interested by going upmarket, then the SLA line is likely to be the best way to go, or you may simply bounce into the deep finish that’s Grand Seiko. I assume all of this are good issues to have when you’re Seiko.

The Seiko Prospex Save the Ocean Restricted Version 1965 Fashionable Re-interpretation SLA065 is restricted to 1,300 items and retails for $2,900. Buying the SLA065 helps an underwater archaeology mission off the coast of the Greek island of Fournoi. With their diving efforts, there’s hope that researchers will study extra in regards to the Mediterranean marine buying and selling system within the 4th century … and perhaps uncover an precise astroblabe whereas they’re down there. Seiko