{"product_id":"seiko-prospex-diver-limited-edition-as09479","title":"Seiko Prospex Diver Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAny proper watch collection \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emust \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003einclude \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eat least one \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/collections\/seiko\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSeiko\u003c\/a\u003e diver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAnd if we were the type to make bets on which version has the most significance, our money would be on Seiko’s very first — the 62MAS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNumerically known as the Reference 6217-8000, the 62MAS was designed to be a workhorse - an archetype for the category. At 37mm, the stainless steel case featured a set of sloping lugs and a low-profile ‘skin diver’ silhouette. Paired with bold dial elements that defined the design language that are still present in Seiko's offerings to this day, the 62MAS was and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003estill is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e an absolute banger of a watch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eClean, honest examples of the Reference 6217 don’t surface all too often. So when Seiko announced the Reference SLA017, a faithful modern recreation of their iconic icon,  it was no surprise that most enthusiasts fell head over heels for it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis example is one of the 2000 numbered pieces that were released in 2017 and features a sloightly-upscaled 39mm stainless steel case, a graduated 60-minute timing bezel, a sapphire crystal and a signed screw-down crown offering 200 meters of water resistance. Showcasing all the original hallmark design cues that we adore, its sunburst grey dial features applied luminous baton indices, a matching handset and a framed date window at 3 o’clock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePowered by an upgraded high-grade Calibre 8L35 self-winding movement, this piece is packed with 60 hours of power reserve. Factoring in the modern movement, uprated water resistance and hardened case coating with a 4,800Am magnetic resistance rating, we'd say this diver is well-equipped for any submarine adventure - or daily desk diving duty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn pristine, near-mint condition with its factory caseback sticker still intact, this example comes fitted to a signed rubber dive strap with ‘waffle’ texturing, and is accompanied by all of its factory collateral including its box set, books, hangtags, and a virtually unworn stainless steel bracelet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCan it get any better than a modern 62MAS? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eProbably not. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40611085746263,"sku":"40991859","price":4990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS09479_40991859_SEIKO_PROSPEXDIVER_SLA017-11.jpg?v=1711399045","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/seiko-prospex-diver-limited-edition-as09479","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}