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Steeldive SD1982S Bronze

The Steeldive SD1982S Bronze is a current-production diver watch with a cusn8 marine bronze case. It is priced well under the $1,195 median for the category.

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Price
$489
Material
Bronze
Grade / type
CuSn8 marine bronze
Water resistance
2500 m
Type
Diver
Case diameter
46.5 mm
Thickness
22.6 mm
Lug-to-lug
56 mm
Origin
China
Movement
Automatic
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Complications
Time only
Construction
Assembled
Caseback
Steel
Nickel-free
Not verified (contact-point materials not all confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Rubber strap
Crystal
Sapphire with AR coating
Display back
No
Dial
White
Dial colours
White
Lume
BGW9 Super-Luminous
Availability
Offered
Status
Current (between batches, sold out)
Not published
Reference, Weight, Power reserve, Colour, Hardness, Surface treatment, Matching bracelet
High confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: Steeldive
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Frequently asked questions

What is the case material of the Steeldive SD1982S Bronze?

The Steeldive SD1982S Bronze has a cusn8 marine bronze case, though its caseback is steel. This is confirmed against the maker spec.

What size is the Steeldive SD1982S Bronze?

It is 46.5 mm in diameter, 22.6 mm thick, 56 mm lug to lug, and water resistant to 2500 m.

How much does the Steeldive SD1982S Bronze cost, and is it available?

It is current-production and lists from $489.

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