Seiko Prospex 1968 Marinemaster "The Cave Diving" Stainless Steel Watch SLA073J1
The overall design of this watch is inspired by the Seiko 1968 Diver’s 300m watch – which was powered by the highest of world standards hi-beat calibre and was worn for the first-ever Japanese Mount Everest expedition.
In this modern version, several technical specifications have been upgraded and updated. The watch features the high-grade 8L35 mechanical calibre which was specially designed for diver’s watches. Consisting of 192 parts created with precise machining techniques, this timepiece is hand-assembled and adjusted by watchmakers at the Shizukuishi Watch Studio in Morioka in the north of Japan.
The case, bezel and crown are all made from Seiko’s exclusive “Ever-Brilliant Steel” – with its brilliant white hue, this grade of steel is more corrosion resistant than that which is used in most high-end watches today.* To further ensure the watch’s durability, the crown is not screwed directly into the case but locked into a separate component that is built into the case and so can be more easily replaced.
Prospex is a combination of the words ‘Professional’ and ‘Specifications.’ These timepieces are designed to be practical, reliable and durable within extreme or everyday environments, for experts, sports lovers and adventure seekers alike. Since launching Japan’s first diver’s watch in 1965, Seiko’s innovative watchmaking has changed global dive watch standards.
*This material is used extensively in the surfaces of marine structures and vessels because of its extreme corrosion resistance in sea water. It has a PREN (Pitting Resistance Equivalent Number) value 1.7 times higher than that of the grade of steel used in most high-end watches. PREN is a widely accepted standard used to measure corrosion resistance.
Made in Japan International Edition
Movement: Automatic. Cal. 8L35 - 26 Jewels
28,800 vibrations per hour
Case dimensions: 42.6mm
Water-Resistant: 200m/660ft
Screw case back
Screw-down crown
Automatic Movement with manual winding mechanism
Blue Dial
Stainless index and hands
Stainless steel case with Diashield
Stainless Steel Strap
Sapphire crystal glass
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
LumiBrite
Power reserve 50 hours
Prestige is a Seiko Premium Authorized Retailer. This watch is sold with Seiko’s 3-year international warranty.
What’s in the box
Every timepiece sold by Prestige is 100% authentic and brand new. This watch comes with the box, papers, instruction booklet, and warranty card.
Shipping
Free shipping nationwide in the Philippines via LBC Express, or Grab Express for Metro Manila addresses that Grab covers.
Grab Express: Metro Manila only (locations accepted by Grab). Insurance up to PHP 10,000.
Cash on pickup: Available at Prestige stores (no maximum amount) or LBC Express outlets (maximum PHP 30,000 per pending order). Check https://www.lbcexpress.com/ for open branches near you.
Shipments are insured against loss, theft, and damage during transit up to the maximum insurable amount.
Warranty and returns
Prestige is a Seiko Premium Authorized Retailer, so this watch includes a 3-year international warranty covering the movement and related components. Contact us within 3 days of receipt for any issues. Full refund is available for incorrect items sent only. Returns must be in original packaging, unused, with all papers and accessories. Buyer is responsible for return shipping costs. We reserve the right to refuse returns that do not meet these conditions.
Payment
We accept direct deposit, bank transfer, and card payments. 0% installment plans are available on BDO cards only.
QR code mobile wallet payments are accepted, including GCash, Maya, GoTyme, and QRPH.
Cash is accepted for in-store pickup at any Prestige branch, and for cash on pickup via LBC.
