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Seiko Prospex SPB411 Limited Edition GMT
Seiko Prospex SPB411 Limited Edition GMT
MLCW Collector's Take: A faithful re-issue of the Navigator Timer. The GMT function and the vintage case shape make it a perfect traveler's watch.
Seiko Prospex SPB411 (also known by its Japanese reference number SBEJ015), a limited edition mechanical GMT watch. This model is a modern re-creation of Seiko's first GMT watch with a rotating bezel from 1968, the vintage Navigator Timer 6117-8000.
Key Features
• Movement: It features a Caliber 6R54 automatic GMT movement with manual winding capability and an approximate 72-hour (3-day) power reserve.
• Case and Crystal: The watch has a compact 38.5mm stainless steel case with a super-hard coating and a box-shaped sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating on the inner surface.
• Dial and Bezel: It has a grey sunburst dial with LumiBrite on the hands, indices, and bezel for visibility in low light. The bezel is a rotating 24-hour bezel for tracking a second or third time zone.
• Bracelet: It comes with a distinctive five-row stainless steel bracelet that tapers toward a three-fold clasp with a push-button release.
• Exclusivity: The SPB411 is a limited edition model, with only 4,000 pieces produced globally.
About Midlife Crisis Watches
Midlife Crisis Watches (MLCW) is, first and foremost, a collector at heart. This storefront is a personal project dedicated to moving pieces from my private collection that aren't getting the wrist time they deserve. Because this is a fun, personal endeavor rather than a large commercial enterprise, please keep the following in mind:
• Content & Pricing: While I aim for accuracy, details or prices may occasionally need updating. Please contact me directly to confirm availability or discuss the latest price.
• Pictures: These are 100% accurate. I personally photograph every single watch listed on the site.
• Straps: The watch comes as pictured ("what you see is what you get"). However, I believe the right strap makes the watch! I have a personal collection of straps and am happy to discuss substituting or adding a strap, often for a nominal fee or even for free.
• Shipping: I ship watches the way I want to receive them. Your watch will be packed in a plastic "watch coffin" for maximum crush protection, with the dial and buckle wrapped in protective film. I typically ship via FedEx, UPS, or USPS. Shipping costs are passed through to the buyer. If you have your own shipping account, I am happy to use it. Please note: Insurance is mandatory for any shipment valued over $250.
• Payment Options: I prefer PayPal, Venmo, or Bank Wire. If you are located in the Boston or New York City areas, I am also open to cash transactions and in-person pickups.
• Boxes & Papers: Because many of these pieces were sourced via JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) sellers across Asia, full retail packaging is rare. Most will arrive in a generic black Seiko box. Note that Seiko has largely stopped shipping printed product brochures to save costs and protect the environment; these can be found easily on their website.
• As-Is Condition: What you see is what you receive. All watches leave my hands in full working order. Please note that I cannot be held responsible for lost, stolen, or transit-damaged items once they have shipped.
• Returns: Unless explicitly agreed upon prior to the sale, I cannot accept returns. Once the watch leaves my home, the transaction is considered final.
• Transparency & Contact: I am happy to provide videos, FaceTime chats, or detailed emails for any watch. As I have a full-time job, live video calls (FaceTime) generally need to be scheduled for the evenings.
• Why Am I Selling?: I am a collector, not a flipper. I currently have over 120+ watches, and I am simply consolidating to fund the next "grail" on the list. These watches deserve to be worn, not sit in a box!
Seiko Prospex SPB411 Limited Edition GMT
MLCW Collector's Take: A faithful re-issue of the Navigator Timer. The GMT function and the vintage case shape make it a perfect traveler's watch.
Seiko Prospex SPB411 (also known by its Japanese reference number SBEJ015), a limited edition mechanical GMT watch. This model is a modern re-creation of Seiko's first GMT watch with a rotating bezel from 1968, the vintage Navigator Timer 6117-8000.
Key Features
• Movement: It features a Caliber 6R54 automatic GMT movement with manual winding capability and an approximate 72-hour (3-day) power reserve.
• Case and Crystal: The watch has a compact 38.5mm stainless steel case with a super-hard coating and a box-shaped sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating on the inner surface.
• Dial and Bezel: It has a grey sunburst dial with LumiBrite on the hands, indices, and bezel for visibility in low light. The bezel is a rotating 24-hour bezel for tracking a second or third time zone.
• Bracelet: It comes with a distinctive five-row stainless steel bracelet that tapers toward a three-fold clasp with a push-button release.
• Exclusivity: The SPB411 is a limited edition model, with only 4,000 pieces produced globally.
About Midlife Crisis Watches
Midlife Crisis Watches (MLCW) is, first and foremost, a collector at heart. This storefront is a personal project dedicated to moving pieces from my private collection that aren't getting the wrist time they deserve. Because this is a fun, personal endeavor rather than a large commercial enterprise, please keep the following in mind:
• Content & Pricing: While I aim for accuracy, details or prices may occasionally need updating. Please contact me directly to confirm availability or discuss the latest price.
• Pictures: These are 100% accurate. I personally photograph every single watch listed on the site.
• Straps: The watch comes as pictured ("what you see is what you get"). However, I believe the right strap makes the watch! I have a personal collection of straps and am happy to discuss substituting or adding a strap, often for a nominal fee or even for free.
• Shipping: I ship watches the way I want to receive them. Your watch will be packed in a plastic "watch coffin" for maximum crush protection, with the dial and buckle wrapped in protective film. I typically ship via FedEx, UPS, or USPS. Shipping costs are passed through to the buyer. If you have your own shipping account, I am happy to use it. Please note: Insurance is mandatory for any shipment valued over $250.
• Payment Options: I prefer PayPal, Venmo, or Bank Wire. If you are located in the Boston or New York City areas, I am also open to cash transactions and in-person pickups.
• Boxes & Papers: Because many of these pieces were sourced via JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) sellers across Asia, full retail packaging is rare. Most will arrive in a generic black Seiko box. Note that Seiko has largely stopped shipping printed product brochures to save costs and protect the environment; these can be found easily on their website.
• As-Is Condition: What you see is what you receive. All watches leave my hands in full working order. Please note that I cannot be held responsible for lost, stolen, or transit-damaged items once they have shipped.
• Returns: Unless explicitly agreed upon prior to the sale, I cannot accept returns. Once the watch leaves my home, the transaction is considered final.
• Transparency & Contact: I am happy to provide videos, FaceTime chats, or detailed emails for any watch. As I have a full-time job, live video calls (FaceTime) generally need to be scheduled for the evenings.
• Why Am I Selling?: I am a collector, not a flipper. I currently have over 120+ watches, and I am simply consolidating to fund the next "grail" on the list. These watches deserve to be worn, not sit in a box!