Inspired by a 1970s Historical Model: A Refined, Monotone Solar Digital Watch | SEIKO
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Produced by Hitmaker LOWERCASE
Prospex Fieldmaster
SEIKO has announced a total of five solar digital watches, the “Prospex Fieldmaster,” which arranges historical models and was supervised by Mr. Yoshikage Kajiwara of LOWERCASE. The refined, monotone models will be released sequentially from Friday, October 26.
Text by YANAKA Tomomi
Two Regular Models, Three Special Edition Models. Total of Five Models Available.
Mr. Yoshikage Kajiwara, representative of LOWERCASE, a creative consulting firm that handles consultations for various brands, supervised a solar digital watch inspired by two historical models released in the 1970s.
The “Prospex Fieldmaster” supervised by Mr. Kajiwara is a field watch with a 20-bar water-resistant case that employs a unique outer protective structure to enhance shock resistance, and features a digital watch font that reproduces the numerals from the world's first 6-digit display digital watch.
By placing most of the push buttons on the left side of the case, it prevents accidental operation during wear while also ensuring that wrist movement is not hindered, demonstrating meticulous consideration.
The solar digital caliber S802 is equipped with a backlight function that illuminates the EL light when the glass on the front of the watch is lightly tapped, as well as a dual time function that simultaneously displays the time in 44 cities worldwide and the local time.
All released models are monotone. The regular models come in white and black. The navy model, a special order from nano・universe, is limited to 500 pieces. Additionally, the all-black and gray models, special orders from Beauty & Youth, will also be available in limited quantities of 500 pieces each.
SEIKO PROSPEX Fieldmaster LOWERCASE Produced Model * Common Specifications
Movement | Quartz (Caliber S802)
Case Diameter | 49.5mm
Case Material | Plastic
Power Save Function | Approximately 20 months of operation on a full charge
Functions | Solar charging function, power generation level, battery level indicator, stopwatch function (measures 1/10 sec for 10 hours), lap memory function (up to 100), alarm function (daily alarm 3ch), timer function, full auto-calendar function (until December 31, 2067), world time function (44 cities), dual time display function, EL light function (tap type)
Water Resistance | 20 bar
SEIKO PROSPEX Fieldmaster LOWERCASE Produced Model
Color | White, Black
Price | ¥26,000 (excluding tax)
Release | Released on Friday, October 26, 2018
SEIKO PROSPEX Fieldmaster LOWERCASE Produced Limited Model
nano・universe Exclusive SBEP015
Color | Navy
Price | ¥28,000 (excluding tax)
Limited | 500 pieces
Release | Released on Thursday, November 22, 2018
SEIKO PROSPEX Fieldmaster LOWERCASE Produced Limited Model
Beauty & Youth Exclusive SBEP017/SBEP019
Color | Gray, Black
Price | ¥28,000 (excluding tax)
Limited | 500 pieces each
Release | Scheduled for release in late November 2018 (Black)
Scheduled for release in mid-February 2019 (Gray)
Seiko Watch Corporation Customer Service Center
Tel.0120-061-012
https://www.seikowatches.com/jp-ja/products/prospex
nano・universe
Customer Service
0120-705-088 (Reception hours 11:00-18:00, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
Beauty & Youth
Beauty & Youth United Arrows Shibuya Koen-dori Store
Tel.03-5428-1893