Seiko Prospex 62MAS and Samurai

The Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver’s watch, launched in 1965, was directly inspired by the Seiko Prospex 62MAS – the very first diving watch offered by the Japanese watchmaker, which has been in business since 1881. The manufacturer is now offering a modern reinterpretation of its iconic model.

Combining technical expertise and eco-responsibility, the 1965 Heritage Diver’s comes with a strap woven from recycled fishing nets using the traditional Japanese Seichu technique, known for its use in fabric design. This additional strap is almost four times more resistant to traction than Seiko’s classic fabric straps and is ultra-UV resistant.

The Prospex Samurai, meanwhile, embodies a more sporty and technical spirit. More compact than the 1965 Heritage Diver’s, it retains the angular and precise lines of the original case. The robust and functional design, and the refined silhouette, evoke the rigor of Japanese martial arts.

Technical specifications

Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver’s

PADI SPB501 Special Edition
Stainless steel case and bracelet
Unidirectional rotating bezel
Sapphire crystal
Screw-down crown
Lumibrite on hands and indexes
Green dial
Diameter: 40 mm
Water resistance: 300 m (1,000 feet)
Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
Additional strap made from recycled fishing nets
Recommended retail price: € 1,750

Seiko Prospex Samurai

PADI SRPL53 Special Edition
Stainless steel case and bracelet
Unidirectional rotating bezel
Screw-down crown Lumibrite on hands and indexes
Green dial
Diameter: 41.7 mm
Water resistance: 200 m (660 feet)
Magnetic resistance 4,800 A/m
Recommended retail price: € 670