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Introducing the Undive Dark Sea 500M: Specs, Variants and 2017 Launch Price

Introduced in 2017, the Undive Dark Sea 500M pairs a Seiko NH35 automatic movement with a 45mm case and 500-meter rating. Here are its reported specs, variants and historical prices.
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The Undive Dark Sea 500M is a dive watch introduced in 2017 by Hong Kong microbrand Undive, with a design inspired by the vintage Seiko 6105. Launch coverage describes a 45mm stainless-steel case, Seiko NH35 automatic movement and 500-meter water-resistance rating. Its reported prices are historical Kickstarter early-bird figures, not current prices; present-day production and stock are unverified.

What is the Undive Dark Sea 500M?

Fratello introduced the model on July 26, 2017, describing Undive as a Hong Kong microbrand and the Dark Sea’s design as drawing on the vintage Seiko 6105. The launch article presented two versions: a standard stainless-steel model and the Black Storm, distinguished by its black DLC-coated bezel. Fratello’s 2017 introduction is the source for the launch description and specifications.

What are the Dark Sea’s specifications?

The following are specifications reported in the 2017 introduction, rather than independent measurements. A 2018 review corroborates the principal dimensions, movement, crystal, lume and water-resistance rating.

Specification Reported detail
Case Polished 316L stainless steel
Diameter 45mm
Lug-to-lug 50mm
Thickness 15.4mm
Crystal Domed sapphire
Bezel Unidirectional; the 2018 review specifies 120 clicks
Water resistance 500 meters, as reported in the launch coverage
Movement Seiko NH35 automatic
Lume Super-LumiNova BGW9
Other case features Screw-down crown and helium valve

The 2018 review gives a 47mm measurement including the crown and says the 15.4mm thickness includes the crystal. Those measurement qualifications come from the review, not the launch article. Time to Blog Watches’ 2018 review also reports the 120-click bezel.

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  • Founded in 1955, SEA-GULL created China‘s first mechanical watch. Today, it stands as the world’s largest mechanical movement manufacturer, producing one out of every four mechanical watch movements globally. This men‘s automatic watch is powered by the SEA-GULL ST17 automatic mechanical movement, running at 21,600 vibrations per hour. The exhibition case back allows you to see the movement at work.This watch is a good fit for mechanical watch collectors.
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  • The case and bracelet are made of 316L stainless steel, paired with a synthetic sapphire crystal that resists scratches well for everyday use. The 5 Bar water resistance makes it a practical mens waterproof watch for hand washing, rain, and daily splashes. The solid build has been recognised by many buyers. The presentation box version also includes a black leather strap, giving you more options to match your style.
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Which movement does it use?

The launch article identifies the movement as Seiko’s automatic NH35 and reports an approximate 41-hour power reserve, a 21,600-vibrations-per-hour beat rate, hacking and Diashock. These are published specifications, not results of independent testing. The 2018 review also identifies the NH35.

How do the stainless-steel and Black Storm versions differ?

The documented distinction is finish: the standard version has a stainless-steel bezel, while Black Storm has a black DLC-coated bezel. Fratello’s launch coverage does not establish differences in movement or water-resistance rating between them.

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  • Case Thickness: Approx. 13mm
  • Case Diameter: Approx. 44mm
  • Lug-to-Lug: Approx. 50.2mm
  • Crystal Material: Synthetic Sapphire
Version Documented finish 2017 planned Kickstarter early-bird price
Stainless steel Stainless-steel bezel $436
Black Storm Black DLC-coated bezel $460

These were planned campaign prices reported before the Kickstarter campaign was due to begin in early August 2017. The 2018 review also lists $460 for Black Storm. Neither figure establishes a current market value or asking price.

What straps were included?

The launch article says both versions came with an accordion-style diver strap and a leather strap. It does not state the lug width, so these details alone do not confirm compatibility with a particular replacement strap.

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  • Case Diameter: 44mm
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Is the Undive Dark Sea 500M still available?

Current production and official stock are unverified. A December 2020 forum post said the model was no longer being made, but that is a participant’s claim in second-hand-sale context, not an official production notice or evidence of availability in 2026. No current official seller or exact Amazon listing is established here. The 2020 forum post should therefore be treated as an unverified historical comment, not a definitive status update.

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Don’t confuse it with UNDONE’s Aquadeep

The Undive Dark Sea 500M is not the UNDONE Aquadeep Submerge. UNDONE’s official Aquadeep page describes a separate titanium watch with 500-meter water resistance and an NH36 movement; those details do not apply to the Undive. UNDONE’s Aquadeep page identifies that separate model.

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Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.

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