Seiko Prospex 1968 Heritage Diver’s GMT 60th Anniversary, SPB519J1. This design commemorates 60 years of Seiko’s heritage in innovative and reliable diving watches, which began with the 1965 launch of Japan and Seiko’s first ever Diver’s watch.This latest timepiece takes its inspiration from a key milestone in Seiko’s diving watch expertise – the 1968 Diver. This was the brand’s first one-piece case hi-beat Diver’s watch, with 300m water resistance.This 2025 re-interpretation is crafted from stainless steel with a super-hard coating, the diving scale on the bezel is lightweight – crafted in scratch-resistant ceramic and its GMT feature tracks two time zones simultaneously. For the first time in a Prospex watch, the short-pitch length bracelet features a micro-adjustable clasp feature for added comfort.The in-house built 6R54 automatic GMT calibre is accurate to -15/+25 seconds per day, with a three day power reserve. This timepiece is water resistant up to 300m.Prospex is a combination of the words ‘Professional’ and ‘Specifications.’ Seiko Prospex timepieces are designed to be practical, reliable and durable; to meet the high standards required in extreme environments for sports lovers and adventure seekers alike.
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Seiko Prospex 1968 Heritage Diver’s GMT 60th Anniversary, SPB519J1.
Movement
Calibre Number
6R54
Movement Type
Automatic with manual winding
Precision
+25 to -15 seconds per day
Power reserve
Approx. 72 hours(3 days)
Jewels
24
Functions
- 24-hour hand (dual time display function)
- Stop second hand function
Case/Band
Case Material
Stainless steel (Bezel: Stainless steel with ceramic display)
Case Size
Thickness:13.3mm
Diameter:42.0mm
Lug-to-lug:48.6mmCrystal
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, solid & slide adjuster
Bracelet Length
200.0
Distance between lugs
20
Other Details
Water Resistance
300m / 1000ft diver's
Magnetic Resistance
4,800 A/m
Weight
188.0
Features
- Unidirectional rotating bezel
- Screw-down crown
- Three-fold clasp with secure lock
- Screw case back
