STEELDIVE SD1962s "Bronze 62MAS" Automatic 200m Diver Watch
This Bronze version of the SD1962 pays tribute to the 62MAS, the watch that would influence production of Seiko diver watches for 55 years. Launched in 1965, it’s is known in the collecting community as the 62MAS – MAS being an acronym for “autoMAtic Selfdater” (an automatic movement with date).
Eh? We don’t get it. Seems a bit tortuous. May as well call it the “Tom elf ater” though what the elves have done to Tom for him the hate them we don’t know.
Many of the 62MAS design elements; hands, bezel, shape case, indexes still influence several of today’s Seiko Prospex Diver’s watches. Simple, minimalist, and efficient, the 62MAS has a classic ‘skin-diver’ case with a non-protected oversized crown at 3 o’clock for a sleek, retro feel. It may be a 42mm watch, but with a lug to lug size of only 48mm, it’s compact, short on the wrist and well-balanced: especially on the silicone strap.
“Diamond geezers” probably want something flash but the SD1962s is informal and unfussy, tough and reliable and with a tried and trusted movement.
Here are the specs:
Sapphire Crystal Glass
NH35 Automatic Movement120 Click Rotational Bronze Bezel200m Water ResistanceScrewdown CrownScrewback Case316L Stainless Steel CaseRubber Strap with extra silicone strap
Hacking MovementC3 Luminova on the faceBGW9 on the bezelCase Diameter - 42mmLug to Lug - 48mmCase Thickness - 15.6mmLug Width - 20mm
Weight - 140gHard Presentation Box and warranty card
RETURN & REFUND POLICY
30 day return to base warranty with Steeldive UK.
6 month warranty with Steeldive Factory.
SHIPPING INFO
Free Royal Mail 1st Class Recorded UK Delivery
Europe Delivery £9.99 flat rate