It’s summer and the sea is calling. Whether you’re thinking of frolicking in the white sands of Boracay, shooting the surf of Siargao or diving deep in Malapascua, a Seiko Prospex Watch is the best companion for your water adventure.
Let’s face it. We Filipinos are lovers of the oceans. The siren song of the deep waters is hard to resist. But to fully maximize your time at sea, it’s prudent to have a timekeeper like a Seiko Prospex on hand.
Built for the high pressures of sea, in a durable case with a reliable movement that keeps going even when you don’t, a Seiko Prospex Watch is everything you need.
What Makes A Seiko Prospex Watch Special
The first thing you should know about every Seiko diving watch is that they comply with ISO 6425. This set of stands outlines everything a timepiece must have to be considered an internationally compliant diver’s watch. Every Seiko Prospex Watch in the Sea and Marinemaster lines conform to these standards.
The first criteria is that each timepiece must be rated for 100m. Using dry or wet tests, watchmakers test the integrity of gaskets and seals to determine if a watch can withstand the high pressures of the ocean. If moisture doesn’t get in at a pressure of 100m, then you can definitely take this watch as deep as stated. And most Seiko Prospex Watches for diving have at least 20 bar or 200m of water resistance.
It’s the reason why Seiko Prospex water resistance is known and respected by divers everywhere around the world.
Coupled with classic design, sturdy construction, and the prudent use of Hardlex or sapphire crystal, and you have the recipe for the perfect watch for your seaside adventure.
Explore The Philippine Seas With a Seiko Prospex Watch
Let’s take a look at excellent Seiko Prospex Watches for your ocean adventure. These timepieces draw their unique heritage from the creme de la creme of Seiko Diver’s Watches.
A Watch for Going Deep
A lot of Seiko Prospex Watches draw their lineage from the legendary 1965 Seiko Divers Watch. Built to meet the demands of deep sea diving in Japan, we see the triumphant return of this iconic design in the SPB143J1 1965 Heritage Diver’s Watch.
You get the minimalist, beloved black-on-black dial to bezel combo fitted inside a 40.5mm stainless case that can go deep with 200m water resistance. A curved sapphire crystal, unidirectional bezel, screwdown crown and screw caseback with LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and the bezel with make this the perfect diver’s watch to explore wrecks off the coast of Palawan.
The watch comes with a robust 6R35 movement that has a power reserve of approximately 70 hours which is great for long trips to amazing dive spots. This is for the adventurer who wants all performance and none of the fuzz – a perfect summer diver watch.
The Iconic Heritage Continues
Another timepiece that draws from the unique heritage of the 1965 Seiko Diver’s Watch is the SPB451J1. This time, this Seiko Prospex Watch can go further down, being rated at 300m of water resistance. Complete with screw down crown and screw caseback, you have a timepiece you can take with you to explore Tubbataha reef and see the wonders of the deep.
The 6R55 automatic with manual winding movement is an updated version of the reliable 6R series with 72 hours of power reserve, accuracy of +25 to -15 seconds per day and a hacking (stop seconds) functionality.
A stunning blue dial matched with a unidirectional bezel, it’s the kind of watch that you can also take with you to a sophisticated dinner at Iai or Asador Alfonso. LumiBrite on its hands, index(es) and bezel give it a distinct low-light advantage.
For The Dark and The Deep
If the 1965 Seiko Diver’s Watch started it all, the 1968 Seiko Diver’s Watch is the one that exploded into the zeitgeist and became one of the most popular models of all time. The SLA073J1 is a modern reinterpretation of that iconic watch and is a part of the Marinemaster line.
Featuring a cave diving theme, the blue gray dial under a dual-curved sapphire crystal mimics the walls of a deep sea cave. And built for cave diving this is. This Seiko Prospex Watch has 200m of water resistance, complemented by a screwdown crown and screw caseback. The black unidirectional bezel with ceramic display and the LumiBrite on the hands, index(es) and bezel help time your underwater jaunt into Marigondon Cave off the coast of Mactan.
Ticking inside the 42.6mm stainless steel case is the top of the line 8L35 movement with an astonishing +15 to -10 second per day of precision and 50 hours of power reserve. You can be on cue and on time for your scuba trip and your dinner on a luxurious yacht by the bay.
Answer the Call of the Sea With A Seiko Prospex Watch
With the sea calling us, we Filipinos are always ready to answer. And there’s no better watch to do it with than with a Seiko Prospex Watch. It’s the perfect marriage of form and function for the Filipino adventurer.
Let’s trek down the pier with your own Seiko Diver’s watch. You can get one for yourself at the Seiko Philippines Boutique today.
Dive deep. Dive safely. Also, Dive with a Seiko Prospex Watch on your wrist.