Seiko 1970 Recreation The Naomi Uemura LE Apocalypse Captain Willard Marinemaster 200M Men's Watch SLA069J1
This modern re-interpretation of the 1970 mechanical diver’s watch captures the beauty and mystery of the aurora that shines in the polar skies with its delicately textured dial and subtle color gradation. The original watch, worn by the Japanese adventurer Naomi Uemura from 1974 to 1976 when he completed a 12,000km solo dog-sled run from Greenland to Alaska, was a much-respected diver's watch whose design was instantly memorable as well as supremely functional.
Seiko sought to create a new dial inspired by “the aurora that shines in the polar sky.” This kind of poetic description is often reserved for Grand Seiko watches, but Seiko uses it to explain this dial as well. And indeed, the blue gradient of the dial does a beautiful job of living up to its inspiration. But let’s remind ourselves of the beauty of the watch beyond the dial color.
Choosing just one ‘flagship’ dive watch from Seiko’s vast history is impossible, but many will agree that one of their most historically important designs is that of the Seiko 6105, a 150m diver’s watch from 1970. While many Seiko collectors have dubbed reinterpretations of this watch as the Seiko “Captain Willard” for appearing in the movie Apocalypse Now, the Japanese watchmaker instead names the design after its association with Naomi Uemura. Uemura was a Japanese mountaineer who famously wore the Seiko 6105 from 1974 to 1976 during his solo dog sled from Greenland to Alaska. He is also world-renowned as the first person in the world to reach the summits of the five mountains Mont Blanc, Kilimanjaro, Aconcagua, Everest, and Denali. In honour of his ascent up the first mountain, Mont Blanc, Seiko have launched the Seiko Prospex 1970 Diver’s ‘Naomi Uemura’ Limited Edition SLA069J1 watch which neatly replicates the stylings of the Seiko 6105 and pairs it with a new blue and white colourway and mountain-etched dial.
Limited edition of 500pcs. individually-numbered pieces
Made in Japan
Case
Lug-to-lug:49.3mm
Diameter: 44mm
Thickness: 13mm
Case Material: Stainless steel with "super-hard" coating
Dial Color: Aurora Blue
Indexes: Luminous, at all 12 positions
Lume: Yes, on hands and indexes
Water Resistance: 200 meters
Strap/Bracelet: Stainless steel with "super-hard" coating
Movement
Caliber: 8L35
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Power Reserve: 50 hours
Winding: Automatic
Frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 vph)
Jewels: 26
Special Box
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