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PUBLISHER Isochron Media Group
GROUP PUBLISHER Gary George Girdvainis
ON THE COVER The Seiko Prospex “ Built for the Ice Diver ” collection represents a material homage to Seiko ’ s 55-year history of producing diving watches , beginning in 1965 with the release of Japan ’ s first dive watch , the 62MAS . Read all the details in our cover story starting on page 38 .
Editorial Director Gary George Girdvainis
Editor-in-Chief Michael Thompson
Managing Editor Nancy Olson
European Editor Nola Martin
EDITORIAL Worldwide Correspondents Marton Radkai Nitin Shankar Ted Diehl Martin Foster
Watch Culture Editor Steven J . Lundin
North American Contributors Keith Flamer James Henderson James Lamdin Jan Tegler
Senior Editor Luxury lifestyle Charles Moyer
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