Seiko Prospex SJE093J1

Seiko Prospex SJE093 1965 Diver's Re-creation Limited Edition

Released in January 1966, the Seiko 62MAS ref. 6217-8001 Big Crown solved a problem that its small crowned sibling (released the year prior) had created, as its small crown proved challenging to operate. Today, the 62MAS serves as one of the most iconic Seiko timepieces in the market, with its historical position as the brand's first-ever dive watch. This lineage has since spawned several classic watches, each with its own unique history. Named the Seiko[MA]tic [S]elfdater (where MAS comes from), the 62MAS was powered by Seiko's equally iconic cal. 62. Famed for its clean aesthetic and functional design, the Seiko 62MAS was an incredible dive watch for its time due to its abundance of lume, rotating bezel, and respectable 150m water resistance – just 50m less than Rolex's far more expensive Submariner. Today, the 62MAS Big Crown is considered an incredible find for vintage collectors given its discontinuation in June of 1967, ensuring it is a rare watch, especially when compared to other Seiko timepieces. Launched in 2023 as a recreation of that original, the watch that we have here, the Prospex 1965 Diver’s Re-creation ref. SJE093 is a limited edition collection of 1965 pieces that blends the 62MAS’ original design with modern watchmaking to create a spectacular homage to one of Japan’s most iconic watches. Stainless steel and 38mm in diameter, the ref. SJE093’s case is perfectly wearable, and with the same grey dial with greenish-hued luminescent indices, the SJE093 boasts vintage-inspired aesthetics that make this watch a true treat on the wrist. Brand : Seiko Dimensions : 38mm Model : Prospex 1965 Diver's Recreation Movement : Automatic cal. 6L37 Reference : SJE0-93J1 Bracelet : Rubber strap Year : 2023 Condition : Excellent Material : Stainless steel Included : Watch, box, and papers Dial Color : Black THE DIAL Clearly taking inspiration from the original 62MAS, the ref. SJE093 features a grey dial with greenish toned lume on its applied indices that give this watch a vintage aesthetic. THE CONSTRUCTION Featuring a boxy stainless steel case with angular squared-off lugs that measures 38mm in diameter, the ref. SJE093 is wonderfully wearable and thoroughly legible. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.