Seiko Prospex Turtle SRPE093

Prospex Diver’s Watch. Designed for those who treat life as the ultimate adventure, Seiko Prospex keeps moving forward, meeting every challenge with technological excellence and winning design. This rugged timepiece features a black uni-directional rotating elapsed timing bezel, a clean black dial for easy visibility, and a coordinating silicone strap. The 24-jewel automatic movement beats at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour, with a power reserve of approximately 41 hours, and offers manual winding capability. Based on an iconic Seiko case design, this rugged and stylish watch follows ISO standards for scuba diving at depths of up to 200 meters. Crafted of stainless steel, with screw-down crown and caseback, date calendar, and LumiBrite hands and markers. 200m Water Resistant

Reference: SRPL13

MSRP: $595

Dated: Undated

Bracelet: Stainless Steel Bracelet

Case Size: 42mm x 49.5mm lug to lug - Stainless Steel

Lug Width: 20mm

Movement: 4R35 - Automatic

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds

Box and Papers: Inner/outer boxes, and warranty papers

Crystal: Sapphire

Bracelet size: 7.65”

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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.