Description
Description
The SEIKO PROSPEX SBDC193 is a JDM PADI Special Edition automatic diver with the bold case profile often associated with the Sumo series. Its blue diver-style design, strong indexes, rotating bezel, and stainless steel bracelet create a professional sports-watch appearance while keeping the reliable tool-watch identity of SEIKO PROSPEX.
Powered by Caliber 6R35 Mechanical Automatic movement, the SBDC193 offers manual winding, stop-seconds functionality, 24 jewels, and an approximately 70-hour power reserve. This gives the watch practical daily usability and the battery-free mechanical character valued by SEIKO enthusiasts.
Built for active use, the watch features 200 m air diver’s water resistance, sapphire crystal with inner anti-reflective coating, LumiBrite visibility, screw-down crown, screw case back, and magnetic resistance. For buyers seeking a JDM Japan Made automatic diver with PADI styling, the SBDC193 offers strong readability, durable construction, and premium Japanese craftsmanship.
Key Specifications
- Case: 52.6 × 45.0 × 12.9 mm, 188g, stainless steel construction with Diashield coating
- Bezel: Unidirectional rotating bezel
- Band: Stainless steel bracelet, silver, one-push diver extender clasp
- Water resistance: 200 m air diver’s water resistance
- Movement: Caliber 6R35 Mechanical Automatic, manual winding compatible
- Frequency: 21,600 vibrations per hour / 6 beats per second
- Jewels: 24 jewels
- Power: Automatic winding with manual winding; approx. 70-hour power reserve
- Accuracy: +25 to -15 seconds per day
- Display: Analog blue dial with date display
- Functions: Date calendar, manual winding, stop-seconds hand function
- Special features: PADI Special Edition, Diashield coating, screw-down crown, screw case back, magnetic resistance, unidirectional rotating bezel
- Illumination: LumiBrite on hands, indexes, and bezel
- Glass: Sapphire crystal with inner anti-reflective coating
- Origin: Japan Domestic Market (JDM)
- Made in Japan: Japan Made
- Warranty: Japan domestic manufacturer warranty
- Model Code: SBDC193
- JAN: 4954628465436
Key Highlights
The SBDC193 stands out through its PADI Special Edition identity and bold Sumo-style diver presence. Compared with more standard black diver models, the blue design gives it stronger visual appeal while maintaining the serious tool-watch character of SEIKO PROSPEX.
Its Caliber 6R35 automatic movement provides reliable mechanical performance with manual winding, stop-seconds functionality, 24 jewels, and an approx. 70-hour power reserve. This makes it practical for daily wear while preserving the traditional appeal of a mechanical diver’s watch.
On the wrist, the 45.0 mm case delivers a strong diver feel, while the stainless steel bracelet, sapphire crystal, LumiBrite layout, and 200 m air diver’s water resistance support real everyday durability.
Within the SEIKO PROSPEX DIVER SCUBA lineup, the SBDC193 is a strong JDM Japan Made option for buyers seeking a PADI automatic diver with premium Japanese craftsmanship, bold styling, and dependable mechanical performance.