**Seiko SLA049 – “Uemura”** (near-mint condition (*except rubber strap – see below*) - purchased from Chrono24 from private seller  9/23/24 @ *$2,225*) Timestamp & additional photos: [https://imgur.com/a/lt3RdhV](https://imgur.com/a/lt3RdhV) ***This one is something special.*** Sorry that my lousy photos don't even come close to doing justice to this exceptional watch. I hate like hell to part with this magnificent piece, but I've decided to retire and am only keeping three watches: Omega Aqua Terra 2503.50 (my wedding watch), Monta Skyquest V2, and Marathon Arctic Navigator. * Blue textured dial (stunning!) / Lumibrite hands/indices and bezel (12:00 pip) / date at 4:30 * 316L stainless steel case (super-hard coating)  / unidirectional steel dive bezel / curved sapphire crystal * Diameter: 44.0mm / lug-to-lug: 49.3mm / thickness: 13.0mm / lug width: 20mm * Movement:  **Seiko Caliber 8L35** – automatic 50-hour power reserve * Screw-down crown / 200m water resistance * Limited edition #20 out of 1,200 * Seiko OEM stainless steel bracelet (super-hard coating)[ ]()/ Seiko blue rubber strap (*note: my crazy cat chewed a bit of the strap end*) * Entire kit includes watch with bracelet and rubber strap, tags, presentation box, manual, and extra fat boy spring bars. * Bracelet has been sized to 7.25" wrist, but includes extra links. * [https://www.seikowatches.com/us-en/products/prospex/special/1970reinterpretation](https://www.seikowatches.com/us-en/products/prospex/special/1970reinterpretation) I'm asking **$1999** (firm) with payment by PayPal F&F. Shipping included by USPS Priority Mail (insured) from St. Louis. E I'm not looking for trades, thanks. If this watch doesn't sell here by Sunday evening, I'll be posting on eBay for a 7-day auction. Thanks for checking this out! I'll also be posting a Sinn 104 St Sa blue dial (like-new condition) and a Circula ProFlight Anthracite (like-new condition) later today.