Released in January 1966, the Seiko 62MAS ref. 6217-8001 Big Crown solved a problem that its small crowned sibling (released the year prior) had created, as its small crown proved challenging to operate. Today, the 62MAS serves as one of the most iconic Seiko timepieces in the market, with its historical position as the brand's first-ever dive watch. This lineage has since spawned several classic watches, each with its own unique history. Named the Seiko[MA]tic [S]elfdater (where MAS comes from), the 62MAS was powered by Seiko's equally iconic cal. 62. Famed for its clean aesthetic and functional design, the Seiko 62MAS was an incredible dive watch for its time due to its abundance of lume, rotating bezel, and respectable 150m water resistance – just 50m less than Rolex's far more expensive Submariner. Today, the 62MAS Big Crown is considered an incredible find for vintage collectors given its discontinuation in June of 1967, ensuring it is a rare watch, especially when compared to other Seiko timepieces. Launched in 2023 as a recreation of that original, the watch that we have here, the Prospex 1965 Diver’s Re-creation ref. SJE093 is a limited edition collection of 1965 pieces that blends the 62MAS’ original design with modern watchmaking to create a spectacular homage to one of Japan’s most iconic watches. Stainless steel and 38mm in diameter, the ref. SJE093’s case is perfectly wearable, and with the same grey dial with greenish-hued luminescent indices, the SJE093 boasts vintage-inspired aesthetics that make this watch a true treat on the wrist.

Watch is in near-mint condition, with light signs of use.

A faithful re-creation of the original 62MAS, the ref. SJE093 pays homage to one of Japan's most collectible and iconic watches while also remaining true to Seiko's roots.