Seiko Prospex U.S. Special Edition SPB351

Underwater caves inspired the pale blue-gray dial of this Seiko Prospex U.S. Special Edition. Its textured finish recalls mineral formations below the surface, while a two-tone timing bezel carries the cool color palette around the case. The titanium case and bracelet give this substantial diver a different feel from a comparable steel watch.

The 43.5 mm titanium case and bracelet have a super-hard coating. Sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective inner coating protects the dial, and the unidirectional bezel tracks elapsed time. Seiko's automatic 6R35 movement offers approximately 70 hours of power reserve, while water resistance is rated to 200 meters for scuba diving.

Our Take

We like that this edition looks to the mineral textures of an underwater cave rather than the usual open-ocean blues. The pale dial and titanium construction give it a character of its own within Seiko's diver lineup.