Aptly nicknamed the "Antarctica Monster" in reference to its inspiration, Antarctica's icy blue landscape together with penguin footprints which represent the dwindling numbers of its inhabitants. This special edition features a 42 mm stainless steel case with a gradient icy blue dial protected by Seiko's proprietary crystal, Hardlex, and a uni-directional rotating stainless steel bezel with a 60-minute scale. The distinct indices and hands are silver-tone, all of which are filled with Seiko's LumiBrite for enhanced luminescence, readability, and visibility for longer periods. A day/date aperture with a magnifying loupe is located at the 3 o'clock position while the crown sits just below at the 4 o'clock position. This watch is fitted with a stainless steel bracelet secured with a three-fold clasp and safety. The stainless steel caseback features the iconic tsunami and Prospex logos. It is powered by Seiko's caliber 4R36 automatic movement which boasts of a 41-hour power reserve and is water resistant to 200 meters/660 feet. By 1892, Seikosha was formed (In Japanese, "Seiko" means "exquisite", "minute" or "success" and "sha" means house) which eventually changed to its current Seiko in 1924. Today, after more than 140 years of innovation and many industry firsts including the introduction of the world's first quartz watch in 1969, the Seiko Quartz Astron. Kintaro Hattori’s company together with its many subsidiaries and co-brands including Lorus, Pulsar, and Alba is still dedicated to the perfection that the founder always strove to achieve.