Top Tier Tuna

 

In 1975, after a complaint from a saturation diver, Seiko began designing the perfect watch to meet the needs of this particular market. After 5 years, the world's most advanced diving watch, nicknamed the "Tuna", was created. The nickname came from the watch's cylindrical slab of lug-less casing.

Due to the brilliant design of this watch by Seiko engineers, led by Iko Tokunga, this watch was able to wholly meet the needs of this market and instantly became a modern classic for Seiko. With a watch that could not be affected by helium gas penetration and could withstand pressure up to 600m underwater, the Tuna quickly became a must have for these divers.

The case construction, dial layout, hour markers and crown of the current SLA041J are all true to the 1975 original. However, amazingly enough, the watch is now water resistant up to 1000m! Additionally, the outer case material is zirconia ceramic - this material is seven times harder than steel, safely protecting the case from shock.

This watch, which includes all the innovative features of the original, as well as new and improved features, is a must have for all professional divers or collectors!

On offer today we have the current Seiko 1975 Professional Divers Re-creation Tuna SLA041J which is also the 55th anniversary model - water resistance now 1000 metres! 52.4mm case size. Titanium with Ever-Brilliant Steel case and silicone strap. Sapphire crystal. Automatic movement with the much loved Grand Seiko 8L35 calibre.  Boutique price: $6,950 limited to 1100 watches worldwide.