Seiko Prospex The 1965 Diver's Re-Creation Limited Edition Ref. SBEN003 (SJE093)
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 2023
Maker / issuer
SeikoThis Seiko reference SBEN003 (SJE093) is a modern stainless steel re-creation of the 1965 62MAS diver's watch, numbered 829 from a limited edition of 1,965 pieces.
Measuring 38mm in diameter, the timepiece features a sunray-brushed grey dial with luminescent block indices, center seconds, and a date window at 3 o'clock. It is equipped with a black unidirectional rotating bezel, a box-shaped sapphire crystal, and a screw-down crown providing 200 meters of water resistance. The watch is powered by the automatic caliber 6L37 with 26 jewels and is fitted to a textured black rubber strap.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Diver's watch
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 6L37, 26 jewels
- Reference
- SBEN003 (SJE093)
- Dimensions
- 38mm diameter
- Case Number
- 6L37-00A0, No. 829/1965
- Place recorded
- Japan
- Water Resistance
- 200 meters
- Maker / attribution
- Seiko
Design
- Visible features
- • Sunray-brushed grey dial with applied luminescent indices and matching baton hands • Black unidirectional rotating bezel with elapsed-time scale and luminous pip at 12 o'clock • Textured black rubber strap with a waffle-style pattern and brushed stainless steel lugs with drilled holes
- Identity and Provenance
- This reference SBEN003 (SJE093) is a stainless steel, limited-edition timepiece released to commemorate the 1965 62MAS diver's watch. Specifically numbered 829 of 1,965 pieces produced, the watch is accompanied by documentation including a Certificate of Guarantee stamped from Ginza WAKO Japan, dated October 5, 2023. The object is described by the source as being in 'like-new' condition, which is a statement provided by the auction house. It is offered with accessories including a fitted presentation box, outer packaging, instruction manual, and product literature.
- Dial and Exterior Construction
- The watch features a 38mm stainless steel case. The dial displays a sunray-brushed grey finish, utilizing typography noted as being almost identical to the 1965 model. Lumibrite is applied to the hands, markers, date window, and the pip on the bezel. Operational hardware includes a unidirectional rotating bezel with an elapsed-time scale. The crystal is a box-shaped sapphire component. The watch is fitted with a rubber strap secured by a stainless steel pin buckle.
- Mechanism and Technical Specifications
- The timepiece is powered by the automatic caliber 6L37, featuring 26 jewels. The source references an engraved dolphin emblem on the screw-down caseback. Modern functional updates compared to the historical 62MAS include a screw-down crown, which provides a water-resistance rating of 200 meters.
Identification
- Reference
- SBEN003 (SJE093)
- Serial number
- 6L37-00A0, No. 829/1965
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Case back and movement are not visible in the provided image.
- Research required: Reported condition ('like-new') is an unverified auction house statement.