The collaboration between Seiko and PADI has for years represented one of the most authentic ties in the world of dive watchmaking. In 2026, this partnership reaches a historic milestone with the new Seiko Prospex PADI 60th Anniversary Limited Edition HBB002K1, a limited edition celebrating sixty years of the world's leading organization dedicated to dive training and exploration.
A professional diver that combines the Prospex tradition, the charm of PADI editions, and one of the most spectacular dials ever created by the Japanese Maison.
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Sixty Years of PADI, Sixty Years of Diving
Founded in 1966, PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) has helped transform scuba diving into an accessible discipline for millions of enthusiasts worldwide.
To celebrate this important anniversary, Seiko has created a special limited edition Prospex that evokes the sea, exploration, and passion for the underwater world through a series of exclusive details.
The result is a watch that not only represents a commemorative tribute but also a tool perfectly consistent with the philosophy that has always united Prospex and PADI: reliability, safety, and a spirit of adventure.
A Dial that Recalls the Ocean Surface
The true protagonist of this special edition is undoubtedly the dial.
The intense blue base immediately recalls PADI's iconic colors, but it's the three-dimensional processing that captures attention. The surface features a wavy pattern that evokes the reflections and movement of water viewed from below towards the surface.
In the center, the celebratory PADI 60th-anniversary logo is also harmoniously integrated into the design without compromising legibility.
The overall effect is dynamic, profound, and highly evocative, immediately conveying the connection to the underwater world.
The Robustness of the Legendary "Turtle"
As a technical base, Seiko chose one of the most beloved divers among Prospex enthusiasts.
The characteristic rounded case, nicknamed "Turtle" by collectors for its silhouette resembling a turtle's shell, ensures comfort, robustness, and an immediately recognizable presence on the wrist.
The coordinated blue unidirectional rotating bezel perfectly complements the design, while the large indices and LumiBrite-filled hands ensure excellent legibility even in the most challenging conditions.
It is a configuration that has already won over generations of divers and continues to represent a benchmark in the Prospex collection.
Automatic Movement and Everyday Reliability
Inside the case is the tried and tested Seiko 4R36 automatic caliber.
This movement offers indication of hours, minutes, seconds, day of the week, and date, as well as the ability for manual winding and a stop-seconds function for more precise time setting.
Reliable, robust, and easily maintainable, the 4R36 is one of the most appreciated movements by Seiko enthusiasts thanks to its proven durability over time.
A Limited Edition for Collectors and Sea Enthusiasts
The new Prospex PADI 60th Anniversary is not just for diving enthusiasts.
The combination of the celebrated Turtle design, the commemorative dial, and the limited edition run of only 8,000 pieces for the global market makes this model particularly interesting for collectors of special Seiko editions as well.
Like all collaborations between Seiko and PADI, this version also perfectly combines professional functionality with strong symbolic value.
A Collaboration that Continues to Make History
In recent years, PADI editions have become some of the most sought-after in the entire Prospex collection.
This new HBB002K1 probably represents one of the most successful interpretations of the partnership between the two brands, thanks to a dial rich in personality and a celebratory theme that speaks directly to millions of diving enthusiasts worldwide.
A diver that celebrates sixty years of underwater exploration while looking to the future, without forgetting its roots.
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