2025 Seiko Prospex 1968 Re-Interpretation Boutique SPB240J1

This 2025 Seiko Prospex 1968 Re-Interpretation Boutique SPB240J1 is inspired by Seiko's 1968 Hi-Beat professional dive watch, the ref: 6159-7001. This watch is a modern interpretation of that "Professional" dive watch and is exclusive to the Seiko Boutique. A 42mm brushed and facet-polished angular stainless steel case is coated in Seiko’s Diashield super-hard coating. The case shape sits on the wrist like a cushion. Seiko gets ergonomics so right. A lug-to-lug length of 48.5mm and a thickness of 13mm give the watch an impressive wrist presence. The facet-polished edges lead the eye towards the broad drilled lugs. On the right side at 4 o’clock, a screw-down crown. The 120-click unidirectional bezel has a rose-gold coloured knurled edge for grip and a glossy brown insert with a deep engraved 60-minute scale in brown numerals and markings. A flat sapphire crystal AR-coated sits above a sunburst brown dial. An outer minute chapter ring with applied disc and baton indexes is outlined in a rose-gold colour and filled in LumiBrite, marking the hours. At 3 o’clock, a date window. Rose-gold coloured broad sword hands, expertly polished, are filled in LumiBrite, complemented by a lume-tipped traffic light sweeping seconds hand. Text is printed on the dial with a Seiko motif, Prospex logo, and Automatic Diver’s 200m, completing this modern, vintage-inspired dive watch. On the reverse, a screw-down solid case back is etched with the watch's specifications. Embossed in the centre is the characteristic Seiko Tsunami. Inside an Automatic Seiko Cal. 6R35, 24 jewels, 21,600 beats per hour. This workhorse movement has hacking and hand-winding for your convenience. It comes with its original Seiko 20mm stainless steel bracelet with brushed surfaces and polished edges, complete with a Seiko folding clasp, dive extension, and flip-lock; all links are provided. The watch comes with its Seiko presentation box, swing tag and papers.

This watch is sold with its original Seiko box, swing tag and paperwork. It comes with its original Seiko 20mm stainless steel bracelet with brushed surfaces and polished edges, complete with a Seiko folding clasp, dive extension, and flip-lock; all links are provided. The watch is from January 2025 and is sold in worn condition, but overall very fair condition, as you can see. The watch comes with Manufacturer’s Warranty.

Brown has to be one of the most underrated colours on a watch in my opinion, and this Seiko Prospex 1968 Re-Interpretation Boutique Edition, reference SPB240J1, is the perfect example of that. Constrated with gold highlights on the dial and a gold bezel, it works effortlessly and, paired on the bracelet, it feels robust whilst remaining incredibly comfortable on the wrist. I would not hesitate to add this watch to your collection today!

Reference : SPB240J1 (6R35-01S0)
Movement : Automatic Seiko Cal. 6R35
Age : January 2025
Year : 2025
Case Size : 42mm
Case Thickness : 13mm
Lug to Lug : 48.5mm
Lugs : 20mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : Manufacturer Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

Seiko's history began in 1881 when Kintaro Hattori established the K. Hattori retail and repair store. In 1892, Seikosha was established to make wall clocks, and 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 Calibre 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.