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Seiko SNE597

Prospex · Sea. No longer sold new by Seiko US

Video reviews

Unboxing The Seiko Prospex SNE597P1 Diver
Jeweler van Dam · YouTube
SEIKO PROSPEX SEA BLACK DIAL #SNE597
Christine Jewellers · YouTube

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Where to buy

New · authorized

No longer sold new by Seiko in the US.

No seller listed for this one yet.

New · grey market (unauthorized)

Often cheaper. Covered by the store’s own warranty, not Seiko’s.

Pre-owned

The main way to buy this one now. Check condition, box and papers.

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The basics

Price
Not sold new by Seiko US
See pre-owned options under Where to buy
Size
41 mm × 11.3 mm
48.8 mm lug to lug
Strap width
20 mm
Any 20 mm strap fits
Comes on
Bracelet
Three-fold clasp with secure lock , push button release with extender
Water resistance
200 m
Sapphire crystal
Yes
Lume
Hands, markers and bezel
Screw-down crown
Yes
Will it fit my wrist?

Rough rule of thumb from lug-to-lug length (48.8 mm), not a promise. Wrist shape matters; try one on if you can.

How it works day to day

Movement
Solar quartz
Caliber V157, rated ±15 seconds per month
Bezel
Unidirectional rotating
Hacking seconds
Not needed (quartz)
Hand-winding
Not needed (quartz)
Power reserve
Operating for approx. 10 months (when fully charged)
Charges from any light

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