Seiko Introduces Its Most Faithful And Accurate Reinterpretation Of The 1965 Diver’s Watch With The SJE093

 

Seiko and professional diver’s watches are inseparable allies in the divergent portfolio of the brand. While the modern creations at Seiko offer a perfect bang for the buck and suffice the highest standards of professional dive timing equipment, it is their vintage-inspired timepieces that make us go weak in the knees. With omnipresent old-school charms and an undoubtedly contemporary appeal at the core, Seiko announces its most aesthetically faithful re-edition of the 1965’s 62MAS with the launch of the Seiko Prospex 1965 Diver’s Re-creation Limited Edition SJE093.

Knowing The OG Diver’s Watch From Seiko: The 62MAS Of 1965

The original 62MAS Ref. 6217-9001 from 1965 - Seiko's first ever professional diver’s watch.

The ancestry of every amazing modern diver’s watch from Seiko can be directly traced back to the original legend, the ‘62MAS’ Ref. 6217-9001. This OG diver’s watch has a cult classic reputation and is honored to be the first professional diver’s watch from Seiko. Introduced back in 1965, the timepiece has reshaped the entire spectrum of offerings in Japanese Manufacture.

Aquatic at depths of up to 150 meters, the watch is a proven symbol of timekeeping reliability as demonstrated by its exemplary performance during the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition from 1966 to 1969. Following the launch of this watch, Seiko penned down a tale of dominating prowess in the diver’s watch segment hallmarked by the inception of some truly marvelous offerings.

Seiko Prospex Collection Gets A Re-Creation Of The 1965 Watch

Synonymous with underwater dweller timepieces, Seiko introduces its most accurate re-edition of the 62MAS with its launch of the Limited Edition Seiko Prospex 1965 Diver’s Re-creation Limited Edition SJE093. The new 6L37 caliber allows the timepiece to wear a slimmer and smaller case measuring 38mm.

The case diameter and size for the modern reinterpretation are the same as in the 1965 watch.

Seiko has mastered the proportions and aesthetics with its latest SJE093 and offers us a timepiece that every other diver’s watch would drool over. While not exactly similar in mechanics, the latest timepiece limited to 1965 pieces is the most aesthetically accurate reinterpretation of the 62MAS yet and we have had quite a few of those. Packing modern specs in a virtually identical offering to the original, the watch case diameter and size are the same as in the 1965 watch.

The slimmer construction of the movement makes the watch thinner by 0.5mm.

A Vintage Aesthetic Powered By A Contemporary Machine: Caliber 6L37

The watch is powered by the new Caliber 6L37.

The Seiko Prospex 1965 Diver’s Re-creation Limited Edition SJE093 gets a hallmark of the slimline 6L family of Seiko calibers. The inceptive slimline movement designed exclusively for the diver’s watches features a similar accuracy and 45 hours of power reserve as the tried and trusted 6L35 movement. The nuanced features of material and mechanism architecture serve the caliber enhanced shock resistance and durability worthy of the standards of a Seiko Prospex diver’s watch. The dial text faithful in style to the original is updated with current specifications.

Heritage-Inspired Details And Contemporary Highlights

The Prospex 1965 Diver’s Re-creation Limited Edition SJE093 is a historically minded timepiece showcasing the pinnacle of contemporary Seiko watchmaking enhancements. The box-shaped sapphire crystal on the top is exaggerated in its camber with a domed profile to replicate a vintage appeal. The aquatic prowess of the timepiece is defined by its 200 meters of water resistance and an homage strap produced in high-strength silicone for outstanding durability and wearer comfort.

The text on the dial is faithful to the style of the original.

The timepiece is as useful above the ocean waves as below it as it gets a superb Lumibrite luminescence on the hands, all 12 markers, and the pip on the unidirectional bezel.

The case back features the same dolphin.

Turning the watch all over reveals a case back featuring the same dolphin emblem as the 1965 watch highlighting its nautical heritage. The timepiece comes in a special box that captures the nostalgic essence of the heritage boxes specifically designed for Seiko diver's watches during the 1960s.

The watch is presented in a 1960s-styled special box.

Final Thoughts

The latest 1965 Diver’s Re-creation Limited Edition SJE093 is for many the missing re-edition of the 62MAS. Honest-to-original dimensions with a slimmer and high-performing caliber, the timepiece is the perfect thing to own if you can’t buy the real OG. Posing as a refined offering and a more complete package, the watch serves the meat of the Seiko buzz with an irreplaceable heritage connection.

Technical Specifications:

Seiko Prospex The 1965 Diver’s Re-creation Limited Edition: SJE093
Caliber 6L37
Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour (8 beats per second)
Power reserve: 45 hours
Number of jewels: 26
Specifications
Stainless steel case
Box-shaped sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the
inner surface
Screw-down crown, screw case back
Lumibrite on hands and indexes
Water resistance: 200m diver’s
Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
Diameter: 38.0mm, Thickness: 12.5mm
High-strength silicone strap