The Marinemaster series has long been renowned for the security and precision required for professional diving activities. The new Seiko Marinemaster Professional 1000m Diver’s (reference SBDX014) embodies the very best of the brand’s five decades of experience in serving the needs of divers.
In 1965, Seiko launched Japans’ first diving watch. The year 1975 witnessed the introduction of Professional diver’s 600m, the world’s first diver’s watch with a titanium case. This timepiece came with a many innovations like two-layer case construction, accordion-style strap and a new gasket shape and material. Now the brand commemorates the 50th anniversary of its first diving watch with new Marinemaster models.
Like its 1975 predecessor, the new Marinemaster Professional 1000m Diver’s has the two-layer case construction that is now the trademark of Seiko’s professional diver’s watches.
Thanks to the strength of the inner case structure, the specially designed L-shaped gasket and the screw-down glass fixing ring, the watch is effectively impermeable to helium and can be safely used for saturation diving to great depths. The use of ceramic for the outer shell enhances shock resistance and also prevents any unintentional rotation of the bezel.
This new Seiko Marinemaster Professional 1000m Diver’s SBDX014 watch incorporates Caliber 8L35, a self-winding mechanical movement specially adjusted for a diver’s watch. The hands and markers employ a new version of Seiko’s Lumibrite, which glows for 60% longer than in the past. The strap in extra-strength silicone offers flexibility and greater durability.
On the occasion of 50th anniversary of Japan’s first domestically produced diving watch, Seiko is also offering the Marinemaster Professional 1000m Hi-Beat 36000 Limited Edition diving watch.
Technical details
Model: Seiko Marinemaster Professional 1000m Diver’s
Collection: Seiko Prospex
Reference SBDX014/ SBDX014G
Movement
Caliber 8L35
Driving system: Automatic with manual-winding mechanism
Vibration: 28,800 vibrations per hour (8 beats per second)
Power reserve: Approximately 50 hours
Number of jewels: 26 jewels
Case
Titanium with rose-gold color and black hard coating and ceramic case
Length 53.5mm x Width 52.35mm x Thickness 17.19mm
One-piece case structure (no-case-back construction)
Rotating Bezel
Sapphire crystal with anti-fogging coating
Screw-down crown
Water resistance: 1,000m for saturation diving
Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
Strap
Extra-strength silicone strap
Approximate recommended retail price
Europe: 3,450 Euros
Japan: 350,000 yen + tax
