2021 Seiko Glacier Diver 55th Anniversary Limited Ed SLA043J

This 2021 Seiko Prospex Glacier Diver 55th Anniversary Limited Ed SLA043J celebrates the 55th Anniversary of Seikos use by the Japanese Antarctic Research Expeditions since 1966; this watch is limited to 0152/1700 pieces and is a modern interpretation of Seiko's first "Professional" dive watches. The 40mm brushed stainless steel case is an industry first using Seiko’s “Ever-Brilliant Steel,” which is usually used in Maritime applications due to its corrosion resistance; the case shape sits on the wrist like a cushion, Seiko gets ergonomics so right. A lug-to-lug length of 48mm and a thickness of 14mm gives the watch an impressive wrist presence; on the right side at 3 o’clock, there is a screw-down oversized signed crown. The unidirectional bezel has a black insert with a 60-minute scale in white numerals, and a box-shaped sapphire crystal sits above a sunburst “Glacier” blue dial. An outer minute chapter ring with applied oblong indexes outlined in stainless steel coated in LumiBrite marks the hours, and at 3 o’clock, a framed date window. Broad baton hands expertly brushed are coated in LumiBrite complemented by a lume-tipped light blue sweeping seconds hand. Text is applied to the dial at 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock, respectively. On the reverse, an etched dolphin is in the centre with the model number and number out of 1700, inside an automatic Seiko 8L35, 26 jewels, 28,800 beats per hour; the movement has hand winding and hacking functionality for your convenience, based on the Grand Seiko calibre 9S55 it is hand-assembled at the Shizuku-Ishi Watch Studio in Morioka. It comes paired with a Seiko 19mm matte black rubber strap with a signed buckle and an additional 19mm blue Seiko rubber strap. It also comes with its Seiko presentation box, swing tags, and papers.

This watch is sold with its original Seiko box, swing tags and paperwork. It comes paired with a Seiko 19mm matte black rubber strap with a signed buckle and an additional 19mm blue Seiko rubber strap. The watch is from January 2021 and is sold in like-new condition, as you can see. The watch comes with our 12-Months Warranty.

This Seiko Glacier Diver is a limited edition of 1,700 to celebrate the 55th Anniversary of Seikos used by the Japanese Antarctic Research Expeditions since 1966 and features a deep 'Glacier' blue dial which is spectacular in person. This is instantly recognisable as a homage to the original Seiko '62MAS', arguably one of the best-known vintage Seiko divers and rightfully so. This offers a great option for someone who loves that '62MAS' design but wants something a little bigger, modern and with a pop of colour. I would not hesitate to add this fantastic watch to your collection today!

Reference : SLA043J1 (8L35-01C0)
Movement : Automatic Seiko Cal. 8L35
Age : January 2021
Year : 2021
Case Size : 40mm
Case Thickness : 14mm
Lug to Lug : 48 mm
Lugs : 19mm
Condition : Like-New
Box and Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

Seikos' history began in 1881 when Kintaro Hattori established the K. Hattori retail and repair store. In 1892, Seikosha was established to make wall clocks. 1895 saw the production of their first pocket watch. 1913 saw the launch of their first wristwatch, the Laurel. In 1924, the first Seiko was manufactured. Daini Seikosha (now Seiko Instruments Inc.) was established in 1937. Seiko was listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1949. The Suwa factory became independent and formed Suwa Seikosha Co., Ltd. (now Seiko Epson Corporation in 1959). In 1956, Seiko launched Marvel as their first true in-house-made watch; they continued to make this watch until 1959. Japan’s first chronograph watch was introduced for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics; it was called the Seiko Crown Chronograph monopusher. Not stopping there, Seiko launched Japan's first true divers watch, the Seiko Diver’s 150M fitted with the automatic Caliber 6217, which later was given the nickname “62MAS” by collectors. The company name was changed to the Seiko Corporation in 1990. Innovation at Seiko continues today with GPS Solar watches.