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Seiko Prospex Sea Black Series Limited Edition Watches Review

Seiko have surprised us with a trio of stunning limited edition all-black divers watches. These three Seiko Prospex Sea Black Series Limited Edition watches have already almost sold out so we wanted to get a review in as quickly as we could to let you guys know what you’re about to miss out on.

Let’s start with the Seiko Prospex Sea Black Series Limited Edition SNE493P1, a time-only diving timepiece. This exquisite limited edition model boasts a 200 metre water resistance and has been designed especially to be suitable while scuba diving. The screw down crown and unidirectional rotating bezel equip the instrument perfectly for those delving into deep water. The SNE493P1 is powered by the unique solar powered calibre V157. This incredible Seiko Solar technology means that all types of light, whether artificial or natural, is converted into energy to power the hour, minutes and seconds function and large date window at 3 o clock.

Specifications: Seiko Prospex Sea Black Series Limited Edition Watch – SNE493P1

  • Case Size: 43.5mm
  • Case Material: Black coated stainless steel
  • Glass: Hardlex crystal
  • Crown: Screw down
  • Bezel: Unidirectional
  • Case Back: Screw down
  • Movement: Solar V157 calibre
  • Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds and date window at 3 o clock
  • Dial: Black with markers coated in Lumibrite
  • Strap: Black silicon
  • Water Resistance: 200 metres
  • Power Reserve: 10 months
  • RRP: £349
Seiko Prospex Sea Black Series Limited Edition SNE493P1

The Seiko Prospex Sea Black Series Limited Edition SRPC49K1 is quite easily going to be the most popular out of the three. Based on the popular Seiko Turtle watch, this limited edition model is going to be incredibly coveted by watch collectors and enthusiasts alike. The uniquely shaped case, now coated in black, will be a great addition for those who already have the regular steel version. The SRPC49K1 is a three-hand automatic timepiece designed to have a dial boasting maximum legibility, even in the darkest depths of the ocean. The hour markers are purposely large and decorated in Seiko’s own Lumibrite coating.

Specifications: The Seiko Prospex Sea Black Series Limited Edition Watch – SRPC49K1

  • Case Size: 45mm
  • Case Material: Black coated stainless steel
    Glass: Hardlex crystal
  • Crown: Screw down
  • Bezel: Unidrectional
  • Case Back: Screw down
  • Movement: Automatic 4R36 calibre
  • Functions: Hour, minutes, seconds with day and date window at 3 o clock
  • Dial: Black with markers coated in Lumibrite
  • Strap: Black silicon
  • Water Resistance: 200 metres
  • Power Reserve: 41 hours
  • RRP: £429
Seiko Prospex Sea Black Series Limited Edition SRPC49K1

Last but certainly not least is the Seiko Prospex Sea Black Series Limited Edition SSC673P1, the all-black chronograph. Similarly to the SNE493P1, the SSC673P1 also boasts a solar movement but this time the V175 calibre.  The busy black dial is fully equipped with chronograph functions including chronograph up to 60 minutes in 1/5 second increments and chronograph pushers beside the screw in crown. The dial has also been designed to be completely legible in the dark with Lumibrite coating decorating the bold hour markers.

Specifications: Seiko Prospex Sea Black Series Limited Edition Watch – SSC673P1

  • Case Size: 43.5mm
  • Case Material: Black coated stainless steel
  • Glass: Hardlex crystal
  • Crown: Screw down
  • Bezel: Unidirectional
  • Movement: Solar V175 calibre
  • Functions: Chronograph up to 60 minutes in 1/5 second increments, hours, minutes, date window at 5 o clock
  • Dial: Black with markers coated in Lumibrite
  • Strap: Black silicon
  • Water Resistance: 200 metres
  • Power Reserve: 10 months
  • RRP: £369
Seiko Prospex Sea Black Series Limited Edition SSC673P1