The Bronze Field Guide

Proxima UD1685 Bronze Samurai Diver

The Proxima UD1685 Bronze Samurai Diver is a current-production diver watch with a cusn8 bronze case. It is priced well under the $599 median for the category.

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Price
$278
Alloy
CuSn8 marine bronze
Type
Diver
Case diameter
42.0 mm
Thickness
14 mm
Origin
China
Movement
Automatic
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Power reserve
41 hours
Complications
Date
Construction
Assembled
Nickel-free
Not verified (contact-point materials not all confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Rubber strap
Crystal
Sapphire with AR coating
Display back
No
Dial
Black, blue, green, white, gold, brown, and pink colourways
Dial colours
Black White Blue Green Salmon Brown Gold
Lume
Swiss C3 and BGW9 Super-LumiNova
Availability
Offered
Status
Current
Not published
Reference, Lug-to-lug, Water resistance, Weight, Colour, Hardness, Surface treatment, Caseback, Bronze bracelet
Medium confidence Verified Aug 2026 Source: Proxima official store
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Frequently asked questions

What bronze alloy is the Proxima UD1685 Bronze Samurai Diver?

The Proxima UD1685 Bronze Samurai Diver has a cusn8 bronze case. It is recorded at medium confidence pending a maker-stated alloy.

What size is the Proxima UD1685 Bronze Samurai Diver?

It is 42.0 mm in diameter, 14 mm thick.

How much does the Proxima UD1685 Bronze Samurai Diver cost, and is it available?

It is current-production and lists from $278.

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