LATEST LIMITED SEIKO SPB255 MM200 (BLACK SERIES) Review $1,200 (42mm case/48.8mm L2L/12.5mm height/20mm)

[roadwarrior]

LATEST LIMITED SEIKO SPB255 MM200 (BLACK SERIES)

May 3, 2022

Escapement & Watch

Movement​

Caliber Number​

6R35

Movement Type​

Automatic with manual winding

Accuracy​

+25 to -15 seconds per day

Duration​

Approx. 70 hours

Exterior​

Case Material​

Stainless steel (hard coating)

Crystal​

Sapphire crystal

Crystal Coating​

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

LumiBrite​

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Band Material​

Polyester

Other Details​

Water Resistance​

200m / 660ft diver's

Case Size​

Thickness:
12.5
㎜
Diameter:
42
㎜
Length:
48.8
㎜

Weight​

109.0
g

Bracelet Length​

260
㎜

Other Specifications​

• An additional silicone strap is included
• LIMITED EDITION on the case back
• Screw case back
• Screw-down crown
• Serial number engraved on the case back
• Unidirectional rotating bezel

Seiko Watch Corporation

Seiko is one of the few fully integrated watch manufactures. We design and develop our own movements using leading-edge technology.

www.seikowatches.com

PROSPEX 1968 DIVER'S MODERN RE-INTERPRETATION BLACK SERIES LIMITED EDITION​

Prospex Black Series Limited Edition. Designed for those who treat life as the ultimate adventure, the Seiko Prospex line meets every challenge with technological excellence and style. Part of a rich legacy of innovation in high-intensity timekeeping, Prospex continues to celebrate a long history of sports watch excellence with recreations and reinterpretations of landmark achievements. From the dramatic Black Series, this distinctive Limited Edition, available only a controlled production run of 5,500, reimagines Seiko's landmark 1968 diver's watch with updated technology and sleeker lines for versatile wear. This masterfully updated design is crafted of stainless steel with black hard coating, and includes a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the inner surface, black uni-directional rotating elapsed timing bezel, and screwdown crown and caseback, as well as a brown high-intensity "Seichu" fabric strap, made in Japan with superior flexibility, but the strength necessary for diving, plus an additional black silicone strap. With orange accents to evoke the early dawn light on the ocean, the black dial features a date calendar and LumiBrite hands and markers. Following ISO standards for scuba diving to depths of up to 200 meters, this exceptional watch is powered by a 24-jewel automatic movement, which beats at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour, with a power reserve of approximately 70 hours, and offers manual winding capability. Packaged in a Limited Edition collectors' box. 200m Water Resistant

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Movement​

Caliber Number​

6R35

Movement Type​

Automatic with manual winding

Accuracy​

+25 to -15 seconds per day

Duration​

Approx. 70 hours

Exterior​

Case Material​

Stainless steel (super hard coating)

Crystal​

Sapphire crystal

Crystal Coating​

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

LumiBrite​

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Clasp​

Three-fold clasp with secure lock , push button release with extender

Other Details​

Water Resistance​

200m / 660ft diver's

Case Size​

Thickness:
12.5
㎜
Diameter:
42
㎜
Length:
48.8
㎜

Other Specifications​

• Screw case back
• Screw-down crown
• SPECIAL EDITION on the case back
• Three-fold clasp with secure lock
• Unidirectional rotating bezel

Other Features​

• 24 jewels
• Date display
• Stop seconds hand function

SPB299​

$1,250

AVAILABLE JULY 2022​

SPB299

Seiko is a world leader in the watch industry dedicated to perfection and focused on innovation, quality, and craftsmanship. Seikoluxe.com is Seiko's home of its luxurious timepieces

seikoluxe.com

 

[daycoo2]

Thanks for posting these up, Mike.

 

[alund]

Sad part is I like so many of these Seiko, I'm just not willing to pay the price they are asking