The Bronze Field Guide

Nethuns Lava Bronze (LB111)

The Nethuns Lava Bronze (LB111) is a current-production diver watch with a cusn8 bronze case. It measures 45.0 mm across, 16.25 mm thick, 50.5 mm lug to lug, and is water resistant to 500 m. Inside is the Seiko NH35 automatic movement, with 40 hours power reserve. Complications: Time only. Priced from $430 (approx). Brand origin: Italy.

Bronze diver watchesCuSn8DiversUnder $500
Reference
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Type
Diver
Price
$430 · approx
Case diameter
45.0 mm
Thickness
16.25 mm
Lug-to-lug
50.5 mm
Water resistance
500 m
Weight
–
Origin
Italy
Movement
Automatic
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Power reserve
40 hours
Complications
Time only
Ceramic
CuSn8 marine bronze
Colour
–
Hardness
–
Construction
Monobloc
Surface treatment
–
Caseback
Bronze
Nickel-free
Not verified (bracelet, strap, or clasp hardware not confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Leather or canvas band with bronze buckle, no bronze bracelet
Ceramic bracelet
–
Crystal
Sapphire, AR coating
Display back
No
Dial
Black sandwich dial, black bezel
Lume
Super-LumiNova sandwich dial
Availability
Offered
Status
Current (between batches)
High confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: Nethuns (maker) / WatchReport (hands-on, CuSn8 confirmed) Maker / listing ↗
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Frequently asked questions

What bronze alloy is the Nethuns Lava Bronze (LB111)?

The Nethuns Lava Bronze (LB111) has a cusn8 bronze case with a bronze caseback. This is confirmed against the maker spec.

What size is the Nethuns Lava Bronze (LB111)?

It is 45.0 mm in diameter, 16.25 mm thick, 50.5 mm lug to lug, and water resistant to 500 m.

How much does the Nethuns Lava Bronze (LB111) cost, and is it available?

It is current-production and lists from $430.

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