{"product_id":"seiko-prospex-1968-diver-gmt-spb509-60th-anniversary-limited-edition-automatic-blue-dial-42mm","title":"Seiko Prospex 1968 Diver GMT SPB509 60th Anniversary Limited Edition Automatic (Blue Dial \/ 42mm)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e**JUNE 2025 DELIVERY**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42mm stainless steel case, automatic movement with GMT function and 72 hour power reserve, blue dial, stainless steel bracelet. Limited Edition of 6000 pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeiko Prospex challenges every limit, with a collection of timepieces for sports lovers and adventure seekers whether in the water, in the sky or on land. Since launching Japan’s first diver’s watch in 1965, Seiko’s innovative technology has changed global standards. We are constantly striving to bring ever greater reliability and safety to both professional and recreational divers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe year 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of the Seiko diver’s watch. Since creating Japan’s first diver’s watch in 1965, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeiko has continuously advanced in diver’s watchmaking to meet the demands of professional divers worldwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeiko’s first diver’s watch pursued reliability and safety, paving the way for many future innovations. In 1968, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe company released a high-beat, 300m air-diving model, meeting the global standard for the time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1975, Seiko launched the world’s first 600m-water resistant model for saturation diving and used a robust titanium case, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearning the trust of professional divers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince then, Seiko has continued to combine its unique technology and expertise to create numerous innovative diver’s watches \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat have been loved by adventurers and explorers, proving their reliability in harsh environments around the globe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"main_60th_lead_br1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased on historical models reflecting Seiko’s significant milestones, three new 60th-anniversary limited editions demonstrate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehow the Seiko diver’s watch has evolved in both functionality and design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-sr-id=\"39\"\u003eDial expressing the scene of a rough sea\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"txt lh_1\" data-sr-id=\"55\"\u003eThe wave mark is a symbol of Seiko diver’s watches and a testament to their high reliability and exceptional technology. It is engraved on the case back of all Seiko diver’s watches.\u003cbr\u003eA dynamic embossed pattern inspired by this mark and reminiscent of the rough sea is applied to the dial, which changes its appearance depending on the viewing angle and evokes the waves of the deep sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-sr-id=\"40\"\u003eDesign based on heritage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"txt lh_1\" data-sr-id=\"57\"\u003eThe blue-dialed model reflects the design of the 1968 diver’s watch and is powered with the GMT Caliber 6R54. Its water resistance has increased to 300 meters compared to the 200-meter resistance of previous diver’s watches equipped with Caliber 6R54.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-sr-id=\"41\"\u003eNew clasp\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith improved\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efunctionality, comfort,and appearance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"txt lh_1\" data-sr-id=\"58\"\u003eAn updated clasp, which allows a 15mm adjustment range, can be easily extended or shortened in six 2.5mm increments by pressing side buttons. This ensures a comfortable fit, adapting to changes in wrist size caused by diving pressure or the weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eREF#SPB509\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Shipping only within Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51453818929425,"sku":"SPB509","price":2550.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/6592\/8282\/files\/SPB509J1_ima_4_2025.png?v=1745253590","url":"https:\/\/hemsleys.com\/products\/seiko-prospex-1968-diver-gmt-spb509-60th-anniversary-limited-edition-automatic-blue-dial-42mm","provider":"Hemsleys Jewellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}