Seiko Prospex SPB237J1 MODERN RE-INTERPRETATION Divers 1970 - Naomi Uemura watch

Watch with automatic movement of Seiko 6R35, stainless steel case of 42,7 m/m in diameter, 13,2 mm thick, 106 gr weigh, sapphire crystal, grey dial, hands and indexes with long duration of Lumibrite treatment, water resistant 20 BAR (200 meters), power reserve of 70 hours, unidirectional bezel, window date at 3 o'clock, nylon special strap with an extra strap. 

About Seiko Prospex SPB237J1 Diver" '70s Diver Modern re-Interpretation :

The Seiko SPB237J1 Prospex watch brings to life the identity of  Seiko, which improves visibility by suppressing radiation. The indexes create harmony with the presence of the watch case, balance and a majestic profile typical of the Seiko.

In 1970 the iconic "turtle" box was born, becoming a mythical watch nicknamed Captain Willard, Apocalypse or Apo, for his collaboration in that film Apocalypse Now. Also, it was carried by the explorer Naomi Uemura, specifically the model 6105 for being robust, reliable and durable.

The modern reinterpretation of iconic watch of 1965 is presented in special straps designed and manufactured for diving with a  traditional braiding technique called Seichu, as seen in a traditional "obijime", the decorative cord that holds a kimono sash in place, much more strong and resistant to the degradation  by  sunlight. In addition, thanks to their unique braiding pattern, the straps have the flexibility and air permeability that ensure maximum comfort on the wrist. The dial harmonizes perfectly with the earth tones of its straps. It comes with an additional strap of a different color that can be easily swapped without tools.

About Seiko:

Follow your dreams and keep moving ahead is the philosophy of Seiko's founder: Kintaro Hattori.

Fascinated with Swiss watchmaking, he dreams of being a high-end watchmaker and at just 18 years old creates a watch repair shop in his own home in Kyobashi (Ginza district). Four years later he founded the company K Hattori for repairs and sale of second-hand watches. In 1892, he created the firm Seikosha ("house of precision") manufacturing his own wall clocks and created the first pocket watch, called "Time Keeper" in 1895 or the first Japanese-made alarm clock. In 1913 he created the first wristwatch called "Laurel". His dream of being a true watchmaker is a reality. But the Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923 destroyed everything. Time doesn't stop, it advances. Hattori started all over again, a year later he was remaking his wristwatch this time under the Seiko brand. He rebuilt the tower clock in Ginza, in 1932 symbolizing the rebirth of Seiko and Tokyo's own city.

Keep moving forward, step by step. Seiko has evolved into technology and the science applied to watchmaking. In 1969, Astron was the first quartz watch. In the 1970s, Seiko is looking for alternatives to quartz with solar technology and later will be the kinetic watch, direct drive movement, chronograph, perpetual calendar, GMT, Astron GPS Solar (2012), Diver's watches and their diving watches. In the late 1990s, they created the Grand Seiko collection with large mechanical calibers such as the 9S and soon after perfection with the Spring Drive system coupled with all these advances and more.

"Be always one step ahead of others" Kintaro Hattori, founder of Seiko

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