SEIKO PROSPEX SPB297J1 GLACIER SAVE THE OCEAN SPECIAL EDITION MEN WATCH

Seiko Prospex SPB297J1 — Glacier Save the Ocean Special Edition Diver's Watch

The Seiko Prospex SPB297J1 Glacier is a Save the Ocean Special Edition — part of Seiko Prospex's ongoing commitment to marine conservation, with a portion of proceeds supporting ocean protection efforts. The "Glacier" name references the glacial ice formations that connect the polar regions to the global ocean system, and the blue dial captures that reference directly: cold, clear, and expressive of the frozen ocean environment the initiative exists to protect. At 40.5mm, the SPB297J1 is the more compact of the two Glacier Save the Ocean editions — slightly smaller than the SPB301J1 at 42.7mm — and the most wearable expression of the Glacier concept in the current Save the Ocean lineup.

Powered by the in-house 6R35 automatic calibre with hand-winding capability and a 70-hour power reserve, the SPB297J1 delivers the full Prospex diver's specification — Diver's 200M water resistance, unidirectional rotating bezel, and screw-down crown — in a 40.5mm silver stainless steel case at 13.2mm slim. The curved sapphire crystal protects the blue dial through active daily use, and Lumibrite on the hands and hour markers ensures readability at depth and in low light. The silver stainless steel bracelet completes a clean, ocean-connected presentation.

Key Features

• Seiko 6R35 automatic movement with manual winding — self-winding with the convenience of hand-winding when needed
• Approx. 70-hour power reserve — dependable performance through an extended weekend without wearing
• Accuracy: +25/-15 seconds per day — dependable automatic timekeeping
• Diver's 200M water resistance — built for recreational diving and water sports
• Blue dial with baton markers — ocean-connected Glacier colourway in the Save the Ocean design language
• Lumibrite on hands and hour markers — superior legibility in low light and underwater conditions
• Unidirectional rotating bezel — purpose-built for safe and accurate dive timing
• Curved sapphire crystal — premium scratch resistance and superior optical clarity
• 40.5mm silver stainless steel case — compact Glacier proportions at 13.2mm slim profile
• Screw-down crown — water integrity protection for diving use
• Date display — everyday practicality built in
• Silver stainless steel bracelet — durable, comfortable, and corrosion-resistant
• Save the Ocean Special Edition — part of Seiko Prospex's marine conservation initiative

Why You'll Love It

The SPB297J1 is the Save the Ocean Glacier for those who want the concept in a 40.5mm format — more compact, more everyday-wearable, and the natural choice for those who find the 42.7mm SPB301J1 large for daily use. The Glacier Saves the Ocean narrative is one of the most specific and conceptually grounded in the entire Save the Ocean lineup: glacial ice as the frozen freshwater system that feeds and regulates the oceans, expressed as a blue dial that connects the watch to the environment it is designed to protect. The 6R35 calibre's 70-hour reserve handles any extended weekend, and the Diver's 200M rating means it is genuinely ready for the water.

SPB297J1 vs SPB301J1 — Which Glacier Save the Ocean Should You Choose?

Both models are Glacier Save the Ocean Special Editions sharing the same 6R35 calibre, Diver's 200M water resistance, curved sapphire crystal, screw-down crown, unidirectional bezel, Lumibrite, date display, and silver stainless steel bracelet. The difference is case size and dial colour. The SPB297J1 has a blue dial in a 40.5mm case — the more compact, more ocean-connected choice. The SPB301J1 has a white dial in a 42.7mm case — the larger, more visually distinctive choice that references glacial ice more literally through the white dial. Same Glacier Save the Ocean concept, two different case sizes and dial personalities.

About Seiko Save the Ocean

Seiko's Save the Ocean initiative reflects the Prospex brand's commitment to the marine environment that its dive watches are built to perform in. Save the Ocean Special Editions carry a design brief that references the ocean directly — in the dial colour, the conservation partnerships, and the environmental message behind the purchase. The SPB297J1 Glacier connects that brief to the glacial systems that feed and regulate the world's oceans.

The Seiko Prospex Story

Prospex is a combination of the words "Professional" and "Specifications." Seiko Prospex timepieces are designed to be practical, reliable, and durable — built to meet the high standards required in extreme environments for sports lovers and adventure seekers alike. The story begins in 1881, when Kintaro Hattori founded a clock and watch shop in Ginza, Tokyo — the business that would become the Seiko of today. Since 1965, when Seiko created Japan's first diver's watch, the Prospex dive line has stood for underwater precision and reliability. The SPB297J1 carries that legacy forward with a commitment that extends beyond the watch itself.

Backed by Seiko's official warranty. Authentic Seiko Prospex Save the Ocean Special Edition watch, sold by authorised retailer City Chain Singapore.

Also available: Glacier 42.7mm white dial — SPB301J1. Explore the full Seiko Prospex Collection or browse all Seiko watches at City Chain Singapore.