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Seiko Prospex The 1965 Diver's Re-Creation Limited Edition Ref. SBEN003 (SJE093)

Partially verified

This Seiko reference SBEN003 (SJE093) is a modern stainless steel re-creation of the 1965 62MAS diver's watch, numbered 829 from a limited edition of 1,965 pieces. Measuring 38mm in diameter, the timepiece features a sunray-brushed grey dial with luminescent block indices, center seconds, and a date window at 3 o'clock. It is equipped with a black unidirectional rotating bezel, a box-shaped sapphire crystal, and a screw-down crown providing 200 meters of water resistance. The watch is powered by the automatic caliber 6L37 with 26 jewels and is fitted to a textured black rubber strap.

Front view of the Seiko Prospex Ref. SBEN003 showing the grey dial, bezel, and textured rubber strap
Front view of the Seiko Prospex Ref. SBEN003 showing the grey dial, bezel, and textured rubber strap — Phillips. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.phillips.com
Category
Wristwatch · Diver's wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Seiko
Reference
SBEN003 (SJE093)
Catalogue / lot identifier
8111
Source-reported date
Circa 2023
Country
Japan
Source-reported serial
6L37-00A0, No. 829/1965

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Identity and Provenance

This reference SBEN003 (SJE093) is a stainless steel, limited-edition timepiece released to commemorate the 1965 62MAS diver's watch. Specifically numbered 829 of 1,965 pieces produced, the watch is accompanied by documentation including a Certificate of Guarantee stamped from Ginza WAKO Japan, dated October 5, 2023.

The object is described by the source as being in 'like-new' condition, which is a statement provided by the auction house. It is offered with accessories including a fitted presentation box, outer packaging, instruction manual, and product literature.

Evidence for this section
  • “numbered 829 of a limited edition of 1965 pieces”
  • “Accompanied by Seiko Certificate of Guarantee stamped Ginza WAKO Japan dated 5th October 2023”
  • “offered in “like-new” condition”

Dial and Exterior Construction

The watch features a 38mm stainless steel case. The dial displays a sunray-brushed grey finish, utilizing typography noted as being almost identical to the 1965 model. Lumibrite is applied to the hands, markers, date window, and the pip on the bezel.

Operational hardware includes a unidirectional rotating bezel with an elapsed-time scale. The crystal is a box-shaped sapphire component. The watch is fitted with a rubber strap secured by a stainless steel pin buckle.

Evidence for this section
  • “Dimensions 38mm diameter”
  • “sunray-brushed grey dial”
  • “The crystal is now box-shaped sapphire crystal”
  • “all hands, markers, date and the pip on the unidirectional bezel are filled with Lumibrite”

Mechanism and Technical Specifications

The timepiece is powered by the automatic caliber 6L37, featuring 26 jewels. The source references an engraved dolphin emblem on the screw-down caseback.

Modern functional updates compared to the historical 62MAS include a screw-down crown, which provides a water-resistance rating of 200 meters.

Evidence for this section
  • “Calibre Automatic, cal. 6L37, 26 jewels”
  • “increased the water resistance of the SBEN003 to 200 meters”
  • “charismatic dolphin emblem engraved on the screw-down caseback”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific mechanical accuracy tolerance for the caliber 6L37 movement as specified by the manufacturer?
  • Is there documentation verifying the condition beyond the auction house description?
  • Does the watch retain any specific signs of wear not mentioned in the catalog description?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Seiko Prospex The 1965 Diver's Re-Creation Limited Edition Ref. SBEN003 (SJE093)
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
ReferenceSBEN003 (SJE093)“Reference No SBEN003 (SJE093)”
Case Number6L37-00A0, No. 829/1965“Case No 6L37-00A0, No. 829/1965”
CalibreAutomatic, cal. 6L37, 26 jewels“Calibre Automatic, cal. 6L37, 26 jewels”
Dimensions38mm diameter“Dimensions 38mm diameter”
Water Resistance200 meters“increased the water resistance of the SBEN003 to 200 meters.”
Case Number6L37-00A0, No. 829/1965“Case No 6L37-00A0, No. 829/1965”

Visible details

  • Sunray-brushed grey dial with applied luminescent indices and matching baton hands
  • Black unidirectional rotating bezel with elapsed-time scale and luminous pip at 12 o'clock
  • Textured black rubber strap with a waffle-style pattern and brushed stainless steel lugs with drilled holes

Research qualifications

  • Case back and movement are not visible in the provided image.
  • Reported condition ('like-new') is an unverified auction house statement.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Seiko Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 2024

Reviewed 2026-10-25 · Record 4eda1b8c9c

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