The SBDB027 from the LX (Lux) line, a high-end collection of Seiko's sports watch brand, Seiko Prospex, won the Diver's Watch category award at the 2019 Geneva Watch Grand Prix.
The legitimate evolution of the Seiko diver's watch, recognized worldwide
The Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève, founded in 2001, is known as the Oscars of the watch industry and is the most prestigious award in the watch industry. The jury, made up of watch specialists including journalists, watchmakers, and collectors, selects and presents the Grand Prize and awards in each category for new watches each year.
The SBDB027, which won the award in the "Diver's Watch" category this time, is a diver's watch that will be the face of the "LX Line" that Seiko launched this year, with industrial designer Ken Okuyama as its product development advisor.
The SBDB027 shares the design code with the mechanical diver's watch released in 1968, but has been updated throughout for a modern look. The case is Zaratsu polished, with a distortion-free mirror finish that gives this rugged diver's watch a beautiful shine. The case is designed with a low center of gravity, resulting in a comfortable fit despite its volume. The movement is Seiko's proprietary Spring Drive. Resistant to temperature changes and shocks, Spring Drive has proven its reliability in harsh environments such as outer space and Mount Everest, making it an excellent match for a diver's watch.
The company's diver's watches have long been highly acclaimed both in Japan and overseas, but with the launch of the "LX Line," the company has further improved their beauty, ease of use, and reliability. This award is proof to the world that Seiko has succeeded in the legitimate evolution of diver's watches.
