Great example of the rare “unobtainium”, titanium bezel insert, and blue sandpaper enamel dial. Fantastic looking JDM watch from the nineties with great wrist presence.
Overview
- Model / case code: Seiko SBBW045 (case code 5M43-0010)
- Serial number: 631318 (March 1996)
- Movement: Seiko Kinetic / AGS calibre 5M43 (day/date)
- Case/bracelet material: Full Titanium.
- Serviced January 2026: new seals + new Seiko 3023.5MY energy storage unit/capacitor fitted
- Included: watch only
Condition
- Crystal: Clean
- Case: Light wear commensurate with age
- Bezel: Unidirectional, rotates and clicks
- Dial/hands/lume: Luminous
- Crown: screw-down crown
- Bracelet/clasp: Desk-diving marks, clasp working well
Measured specifications
- Case diameter (excluding crown): 42
- Thickness: 13 mm
- Lug-to-lug: 46 mm
- Lug width: 20 mm
Movement / functions
- Power reserve: when fully charged, calibre 5M43 runs more than 7 days
- Power reserve indicator: press button (at ~2 o’clock) — second hand jumps to show remaining reserve
- Energy depletion warning: second hand moves in 2-second steps when reserve is very low
- Day/date: day setting via crown on cal. 5M43
- Day wheel language: Kanji/English
About this model
The 5M43-0010 is a mid-1990s JDM Seiko Kinetic/AGS “Scuba” diver noted for its titanium build and one-piece monocoque-style case construction in listings, paired with Seiko’s 5M43 day/date kinetic movement. Two models were made in 1996 only. They have stunning dials and unique titanium bezels. The SBBW045 has a very nice contrast of the vintage-styled black dial against the gold indexes while the SBBW047 (this one) has a truly unique and hard to photograph sandpaper-like dial with small red details among the blue backdrop.
Important notes- Water resistance: rated 200 m, pressure-tested at 5ATM
- Vintage watch sold as described; please review photos as part of the description.