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STEELDIVE SD1961
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STEELDIVE

STEELDIVE SD1961

Ref. SD1961

$158
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Case

Diameter
43.8mm
Thickness
13.4mm
Lug-to-lug
49.7mm
Lug width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
200m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

Caliber
Seiko NH36
Type
Automatic
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

Seiko

The day-date variant of the NH35 platform, adding a day-of-week display wheel to the proven SII automatic architecture. Shares all dimensions and specifications with the NH35 while offering the additional complication. Widely used by microbrand watchmakers who want day-date functionality in their Seiko-compatible builds. The day disc is available in multiple language combinations depending on the variant.

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The STEELDIVE SD1961 (ref. SD1961) is an automatic watch, with a 43.8mm stainless steel case, 13.4mm thick, powered by the Seiko NH36 movement. Water resistance is rated to 200m, under a sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $158.

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