#SEIKO SPB 149 PROFESSIONAL#

Available in four different colours, all share the same sunray-brushed base with applied indexes вЂ“ large metallic framed rectangle, including a double index at 12 oвЂ™clock. Regarding the dial, it displays a nice combination of 62MAS-based elements with modernized features. Depending on the edition, the scale is executed in white (SPB143, SPB145, SPB149) or cream (SPB147). The matte look of the bezel is very pleasant and adds to the perceived quality of the watch. Note that the graduations are all luminous. It comes with a finely brushed insert, also metallic, with a 60-minute diving scale. It is framed by a unidirectional stainless steel bezel with 120 clicks вЂ“ smooth and pleasant to manipulate. The crystal is slightly domed and protrudes from the case to enhance the vintage look of the watch. Moving to the top of the watch, the dial is protected by a sapphire crystal with inner anti-reflective coating. To be noticed, the combination of a screw-down crown and screwed caseback, which guarantee a solid 200m water-resistance. Something I like about this model is that it feels different from most Seiko Prospex Divers its symmetrical straight case is different to other Seiko watches in this price range which feature a crown at 4 oвЂ™clock inserted in crown guards. As expected, the codes of the 62MAS вЂ“ large shoulders, semi-integrated lugs, flat casebands вЂ“ have been respected yet updated to make the watch slightly more contemporary. Regarding the shape, what we have here is a typical вЂskin-diverвЂ™ case with a non-protected oversized crown at 3 oвЂ™clock. The case is finely finished, with a combination of satin-brushed surfaces (straight or circular) with polished bevels on the sides. So indeed, these SPB14x models are compact, short on the wrist and well-balanced вЂ“ especially on the silicone strap, making the watch lighter and even more compact. This might feel standard for a vintage-inspired watch, but knowing SeikoвЂ™s ability to go big, this is worth mentioning here. Made of stainless steel with Super Hard Coating (SeikoвЂ™s in-house transparent coating to prevent scratches), these models are rather compact with a 40.5mm diameter, a height of 13.2mm and a fairly decent lug-to-lug measurement below 48mm. Starting with the case, the Prospex SPB143, SPB145, SPB147 & SPB149 all share the same proportions and design, which is greatly inspired by the 62MAS вЂ“ in a more modern way, as you can see. In fact, even though thereвЂ™s an undeniable resemblance, the watches youвЂ™re looking at today are more than evolutions and are new models withВ new materials, smaller cases, new colours, new mechanics and small details to enhance the look and feel. In all fairness, when we first saw these watches we thought they were evolutions of the already existing 2017 SPB051 and SPB053, updated with new colours. The 2020 Seiko Prospex Diver 62MAS Interpretations 6217-8000, it is time to move our attention to these nicely executed, fairly priced and well-proportioned modern 62MAS Interpretations. Photo by But now that weвЂ™ve looked at the 1965 Seiko DiverвЂ™s 62MAS Ref. More details about the watch can be read here too. The 62MAS was powered by the 2.5Hz automatic calibre 6217.

In the same vein, the bezel, already featuring the classic diverвЂ™s 60-minute scale, was bidirectional. The watch was rated for 150m water-resistance (fairly good back then), had a screwed caseback but the crown wasnвЂ™t screwed-down yet. The case has a typical mid-1960s look and a curved profile, as well as the Seiko touch, with a circular-brushed surface. The watch was a 37mm robust piece of steel, with a sharp case and solid shoulders.

#SEIKO SPB 149 PROFESSIONAL#

Photo by Being the first, the grandfather of all Seiko dive watches, it had an immense influence on the upcoming production and several of todayвЂ™s Seiko Prospex DiverвЂ™s watches still rely on some of its design elements вЂ“ hands, bezel, shape case, indexesвЂ¦ It took some time, however, for Seiko to enter the market for professional dive watches. The first watch in a long lineage of diving instruments, it was launched in 1965 under the reference number 6217-8000, which is mostly known in the collecting community as the 62MAS вЂ“ MAS being an acronym for вЂњautoMAtic SelfdaterвЂќ. The 62MAS is the watch that would influence production for 55 years, a watch that actually helped shape the very definition of a modern dive watch. The watch dial comes withВ blue-grey colour and filled with Lumebrite and the seconds hand is coloured in yellow.Before moving to these modern watches with their retro style, a short background story is needed. Still available for sales on this rare Prospex Limited Edition Modern Re-InterpretationВ ofВ 1965 DiverвЂ™s SPB149J1 or known as a JDM asВ SBDC107.

Seiko spb 149