In Seiko's latest Australasian release, they have revealed two stunning pieces inspired by the majesty of Australia in the Seiko Prospex range. Unveiled at their recent conference held in Noosa, Seiko have created two stunning, limited edition pieces. The first of the two, the SRPJ53K (eucalyptus) captures the feeling of the Australian bush and is powered by the automatic calibre 4R36. For now though, we will discuss the SPB347J (Noosa), a beautiful design that evokes the grandeur of Noosa beach and Laguna Bay.
Overview:
Design
The watch's colourway is a soft blue tone with a subtle textured finish that resembles the motion of Noosa waters. The upper part of the dial appears almost black in colour, which fades effortlessly into the lighter blue shade, magically capturing the ambience of wonderful Australian beaches. As you look out to the ocean at Noosa, the motion of the sea eases from a vibrant blue into a darker tone due to the depths of the water, which this watch captures perfectly.
A pop of colour in the watch hands feature a saturated yellow tone that stands out beautifully against the dial. Reminiscent of the last glow of the sun across Laguna Bay, this feature adds a touch of warmth and brightness to the monochrome design.
Lumination is present in the hands and the indices, creating a soft light across the dial. When diving the deepest of oceans you can rely on the quality timekeeping of a classic Seiko watch to get you through your biggest adventures. The bezel features a pearl of lume to keep track of immersion time.
The watch boasts the iconic sumo case, which was released in 2007 and is well revered by enthusiasts. Featuring a 45mm stainless steel case, the characteristics of this dial make it comfortable to wear. Thanks to the curved lugs and architecture of the sumo, this watch seemingly hugs the wrist. This truly is a watch that you can wear every day with ease. This Seiko watch comes with an interchangeable strap that is a dark blue rubber. Perfect for those who prefer a softer bracelet, the watch looks great in both straps.
Technology
The Noosa watch is powered by calibre 6R35 with desirable hacking and manual winding features. With a 70-hour power reserve and 24 jewels, this automatic watch has impeccable technologies with the addition of the day/date window. The Seiko calibre 6R35 is considered an automatic movement in the high-performance 6R series calibre that is an upgraded successor of the Seiko star-calibre 6R15. This automatic watch features the diashock shock system and a 60 gauss magnetic resistance.
Price and Availability
Seiko has a long-standing passion for sea exploration and conservation. They began contributing to various marine conservation charities with sales from watches in the 'Save the Oceans' range. This release comes with the exciting news that Seiko will now contribute funds to ocean conservation from the entire Prospex range, including sales from these new watches. These funds are directed to various different marine conservation and exploration activities aimed to protect the world's oceans.
The Seiko watches are limited edition and are exclusive to the Australiasian market. There will only be 1,000 of each watch released across Australia and New Zealand. The SPB347J (Noosa) watch will sell for a retail price of $1,500.
The latest Seiko release has beautifully captured the essence of the iconic Noosa beach. With its meticulous design and thoughtful details, these watches express care, thought and time to create a timepiece that embodies the splendour of Australia. Finished with the highest quality technologies and innovative elements, this watch is truly one not to be missed.
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