Steeldive Watches Weview – Epic Dive Watch Homages

Steeldive Tuna

Not only do Steeldive pay homage to the Seiko Tuna with this model, they also make use of a Seiko NH35 movement too.

So, you know you are getting Seiko quality inside the case, with an automatic movement and date function, but what about the rest?

The case and bracelet are 316L stainless steel, and the bezel is 120 clicks and made with ceramic. The case mimics the original Tuna in all the right ways, with the overall thickness (15mm) adding to the heft, and the offset screw-down crown at 4 o’clock. The case back is also screw-down, which is fitting for a 300m rated dive watch, to ensure optimum waterproofing for deep dives.

Overall, the quality of the dial is impressive for the price. With well-lumed pips and hands, sporting the Swiss quality BGW9 blue super lum.

 

Steeldive 1970 6105 Turtle Diver Watch

Another Seiko Homage here with this 1970s 6105 Turtle with all the trappings of the original.

Like the Tuna above, it comes with the quality Seiko NH35 automatic movement. There is stainless steel all around and an anti-reflective Sapphire crystal.

The similarities don’t stop there with the same quality Swiss lume on the hands and hour markers and a screw-down crown at 4 o’clock, although it’s protected on this model.

There is only 200m of water resistance though, so no deep dives for you this time!

 

 

Steeldive Fifty Fathoms

Everyone loves a great Blancpain Fifty Fathoms homage, and in fact, Seiko already does one which I have written about before.

But as you now know, Steeldive loves a classic dive watch, so they had to make one of these as well!

It is easy to wear with a 41mm case diameter, quite rare for a modern dive and pays tribute to the original in many ways. It has all the markings on the 120 click bezel, complete with the diamond pip at 12 o’clock.

Of course, Steeldive loves quality materials so they have used the usual Swiss lume, anti-reflective coating on their Sapphire crystal, and the Seiko NH35 automatic movement.

There are lots of strap options, as well as variations of the Fifty Fathoms that were released over the years. So, plenty of models to choose from!

Steeldive 1962 62MAS Homage

Pay tribute to the first professional dive watch produced by Seiko, and what is now known as the 62MAS. It was made back in the 60s and only had 150m water resistance back then. But it was definitely a sensation and is highly sort after today.

This model to the 1962 62MAS is of course a little more refined and feature-rich, as is the case with any modern dive watch.

Starting with the water resistance, it comes with 200m, which is 50 more than the original. The movement is Seiko’s NH35 which is almost every Steeldive I have read about.

The style of the case and bezel is classic from the period and does not have anything overly overt like the Tuna or Turtle. So, if you love traditional Submariner style, then this is the Steeldive watch for you.