SEIKO PROSPEX DIVERS RECALL HISTORIC MODELS
SPB187
The Seiko Prospex SPB189 features a silicone strap or a titanium bracelet with super-hard coating and tri-fold push button release clasp with secure lock and extender .
Two brand-new steel-cased releases from Seiko Prospex recall historic diver ’ s models from 1968 while a third new diver ’ s watch , offered on a silicone strap or a titanium bracelet , features a lighter titanium dial and bracelet built with references to a Shogun ’ s helmet .
THE MOVEMENT Seiko has updated both models with the solid 6R35 automatic mechanical movement , which is appreciated for both its robust nature as well as its 70-hour power reserve .
Bi-directional winding via the magic finger system adds power to the movement while wearing the watch , but you can manually wind it as well . Also , for all the watch “ hacks ” out there fixated on stopping the seconds hand in order to coordinate their next mission , the 6R35 does in-fact offer this over-appreciated feature .
While critics may search for other depredations in the fact that the frequency of the caliber 6R35 at 21,600 vph is a bit slower than other Japanese options , accuracy is the same or similar to those slightly faster mechanical heartbeats . One wonders if the internet ’ s instant experts have considered that putting less stress on a system that will inevitably need service and / or repair down the road might actually be a benefit rather than a detriment .
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