Seiko 62MAS

Japan's first diving watch, used by researchers in Antarctica.

Seiko made its first diving watch in 1965. It was used by Japanese expeditions in Antarctica and began a long line of Seiko diving watches. The model has since been reissued in new versions.

Materials: Stainless steel; self-winding movement

Manufacture: Made in Japan; the case was waterproof to 150 metres.

The rotating bezel and the large markers.

The plain steel case with the crown at three.