Every so often at Worn & Wound, we like to dive deep into the Seiko catalog and bring you news about watches that haven?t been given an official release stateside. Often referred to as ?JDM? watches, many of Seiko?s most collectible timepieces are released in Japan (or other Asian countries) only. That, of course, doesn?t mean you can?t buy them in America. Through the miracle of e-commerce, it?s easier than ever to import what were once hard to find watches, whether through large online retailers that many of us use constantly, or more boutique specialty sites that conveniently point us toward the stuff we?re missing here in the USA. The fun, though, isn?t simply in placing an order and watching the tracking info from the other side of the planet. It?s in the hunt, and finding something unusual that you?ve never seen before. Let?s take a look at three new entries in the Prospex series recently spotted on Gnomon Watches, and Seiko?s global website.
Seiko Prospex Automatic Field Compass

Case Material: Stainless steel
Dial: Black, green
Dimensions: 43 x 14.4mm
Crystal: Hardlex   
Water Resistance: 200 meters 
Crown: Screw down        
Movement: 4R36
Strap/bracelet: Leather
Price: $410-$440
Reference Number: SRPD35J1, SRPD33J1, SRPD31J1
Expected Release: Available now

The Prospex Automatic Field Compass is essentially a modern take on a field watch, with the addition of a rotating compass bezel. Seiko is no stranger to compass bezels ? the Alpinis...