Prospex Marinemaster 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch. Distinguished by its blend of functionality and aesthetics, this extraordinary timepiece, part of the first globally launched watch series to bear the “Marinemaster” name, features the first see-through screwdown caseback on a Seiko diver’s watch, as well as an elegantly chamfered case and bezel and a flexible double-curved bracelet for a comfortable fit. Based on Seiko’s and Japan’s first diver’s watch from 1965, this exceptional timepiece extends the Prospex tradition of celebrating its rich legacy of innovation in high-intensity timekeeping by re-creating and re-interpreting signature achievements with today’s finest technology and materials. Visible beneath the caseback, the thin, but exceptionally accurate, 26-jewel 6L37 movement beats at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour and provides a power reserve of approximately 45 hours and manual winding capability. Framed by a uni-directional rotating elapsed timing bezel, the distinctively patterned dark blue dial offers LumiBrite hands and markers. As rugged as it is stylish, this premium diver’s watch, following ISO standards for scuba diving, is crafted of stainless steel with a durable super-hard coating and features a box-shaped sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the inner surface, screwdown crown, and a tri-fold push button release clasp with secure lock and extender. Packaged in a special collectors’ box. 200m Water Resistant
Information:
New: Seiko Marinemaster 200M SJE119
Reference: SJE119
Bezel Aligns
Dial: Blue
Bracelet: Stainless Steel
Case Size: 39.5mm x 12.3mm Thickness x 47.2mm Lug to Lug
Lug Width: 20mm
Case Metal: Stainless Steel monobloc case
Movement: Seiko 6L37 - Automatic - Running spec
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Second, Date
Box and Papers: Box and Papers
Crystal: Sapphire
Bracelet size: 7.5”
Condition: New Unworn
History of Seiko Watches
Seiko's history began in 1881 when Kintaro Hattori opened a watch shop in Tokyo. In 1892, he established Seikosha, a factory for producing wall clocks. The company quickly progressed, creating Japan's first wristwatch, the Laurel, in 1913. Despite setbacks like the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, Seiko persevered, launching its first watch under the Seiko brand name in 1924.
The post-World War II era saw Seiko's rapid growth and innovation. They introduced Japan's first automatic wristwatch in 1956 and launched the prestigious Grand Seiko line in 1960. Seiko achieved international recognition for accuracy in 1968, winning a Geneva Observatory competition.
The company made a name for its divers in 1965 with the introduction of their first professional dive watch, the 62MAS. This was followed by the iconic 6159-7001 in 1968, which was water-resistant to 300 meters. Seiko gained international recognition in 1975 with the release of the 6159-7010, nicknamed the "Tuna Can" due to its distinctive case shape. In 1969, they revolutionized the industry with the Astron, the world's first quartz wristwatch, ushering a new era of watchmaking that would send waves across the industry through the 70s and 80s. From its humble beginnings to becoming a global watchmaking giant, Seiko's history is characterized by resilience, technological advancement, and a commitment to precision.
