The Evolution of The Iconic Seiko Divers 1965 - 2023

Japan received its first dive watch, the Seiko Diver’s 150M, in 1965, following a letter from a deep-saturation diver emphasizing the need for durable underwater timepieces.
This led to the birth of the Professional Diver’s 600M, featuring the ‘L-shaped gasket’ to prevent helium ingress.
In 1986, Seiko introduced the Prospex Diver’s 1000M, known for its lightweight ceramic casing and precision quartz movement, setting new saturation diving watch standards. Simultaneously, Seiko catered to recreational divers with iconic models like the 6105, known as the ‘Willard.’
In 1996, the SKX series emerged as an affordable and dependable dive watch, meeting and exceeding ISO 6425 standards with the 7S26 movement, legendary lume, distinctive design, and fostering a unique mod culture.
The SKX stood out for its exceptional value and cachet among enthusiasts, becoming an emblem of a close-knit community. Its retirement marked the end of an era, yet its legacy thrives today.
Seiko introduced kinetic technology and dive computers in the 1990s and solidified their presence in the diving community through a partnership with PADI.
Today, Seiko offers the Prospex GMT diver’s category with the ‘Dark Depths’ GMT and ‘Marine Green’ GMT, reiterations of the iconic 300M hi-beat dive watch from 1968, featuring the new in-house 6R54 caliber with mechanical GMT functionality, a calendar-date display, and a stop-second hand.
With over 120 models in the Prospex collection today, they offer a diverse range of dive watches to meet every enthusiast’s needs.