Seiko Prospex Automatic Sumo "Ice Diver" (USA Special Edition)

SPB 179


Great news for ice diver watch fans, Seiko launched a new series of Prospex Sumo as a tribute to the ice explorers. Celebrating the Japanese adventurer Naomi Uemura conquering Mt. Everest’s 50th Anniversary, Seiko creates this new Prospex series to demonstrate their craftsmanship in manufacturing timekeeping instruments that can conquer extreme environments.

A total of three colours, a , a , a. This series is reserved exclusively for collectors in the United States. This Seiko Prospex Ice Diver Sumo is inspired by the many dynamic shades of glacier ice found in the world's polar extremes.

Keeping the same Sumo profile, a stainless steel case of 45mm and 12.9mm thick; uses the up-to-date most reliable caliber 6R35 automatic movement with 70 hours of power reserve, along with the scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. The built details lay onto the various colour waffle texture dial. Unlike most familiar sunburst dials, Seiko uses the edges and angles crafted onto the waffle dial to deliver a glamorous reflective result, subtle yet posh.



SPB179 Specification:

Movement
Caliber: 6R35
Automatic with manual winding capacity
Accuracy 25 to -15 seconds per day
Power reserve 70 hours
Antimagnetic

Exterior
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Size: Diameter 45mm, Thickness 12.9mm, Length 52.6mm
Glass: Sapphire crystal
LumiBrite: Lumibrite on hands, hour marker and bezel

Other Details
Water Resistance 200m
Screw case back
Screw-down crown
Unidirectional rotating bezel
Date display
Stainless Steel Band
24 Jewels