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STEELDIVE SD1969

Ref. SD1969

$293Stock unknown

Case

Diameter
56mm
Thickness
15.6mm
Lug width
22mm
Material
Bronze
Water resistance
1200m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Automatic

Seiko

Seiko's third-party supply version of the 4R35, sold to external watch brands and modders worldwide. Adds hacking and hand-winding over the 7S26 it effectively replaced. The NH35 has become the default automatic movement for watch modding and microbrand watches, thanks to its low cost, reliability, and wide availability of compatible parts including dials, hands, and cases in the Seiko-compatible format.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
standard
Bezel
rotating_unidirectional
Bracelet
rubber_strap

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The STEELDIVE SD1969 (ref. SD1969) is an automatic watch, with a 56mm bronze case, 15.6mm thick, powered by the Seiko NH35 movement. Water resistance is rated to 1200m, under a sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $293.

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