Introducing: The Seiko Prospex SLA065 Save The Ocean Limited Edition
In my eyes, it’s for the type of Seiko fan that found the 20MAS formula close but not close enough. They want the vintage styling, but in the most special format possible and they don’t want to deal with a 4 or 6-series movement that may not keep great time (anecdotally, my SPB143 has been a-ok on this front). Fulfilling the need for specialness, the SLA065 is an LE, and it has a unique dial (very Seiko), and it has a higher-spec and very well-respected movement. It’s a spend more, get more scenario for a collector who likes the ’60s-derived looks of the SPB143 (or similar), but is willing to pay more for… well, more.