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MINUS-8 Diver 1T Solar (Titanium)

The MINUS-8 Diver 1T Solar (Titanium) is a current-production diver watch with a Grade 2 titanium case. It is priced well under the $1,300 median for the category. It ships on a matching titanium bracelet rather than a strap.

Titanium diver watchesUnder $500On a titanium braceletSolar
Price
$258
Titanium
Grade 2
Water resistance
200 m
Type
Diver
Case diameter
42.0 mm
Thickness
13 mm
Lug-to-lug
49 mm
Origin
United States
Movement
Solar quartz
Caliber
Seiko Epson AS-01
Power reserve
4 months (full charge)
Complications
Time only
Case shape
Round
Case colour
Natural / grey
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
Titanium
Nickel-free
Not verified (clasp or buckle material not confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Titanium bracelet
Titanium bracelet
Standard
Crystal
Flat sapphire, AR coated
Display back
No
Dial
Black and grey colourways (orange accents)
Dial colours
Black Grey
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Availability
Offered
Status
Current
Not published
Reference, Weight, Surface treatment Help verify
High confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: MINUS-8 (maker) Maker / listing ↗
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Frequently asked questions

What grade of titanium is the MINUS-8 Diver 1T Solar (Titanium)?

The MINUS-8 Diver 1T Solar (Titanium) has a Grade 2 titanium case with a titanium caseback. This is confirmed against the maker spec.

What size is the MINUS-8 Diver 1T Solar (Titanium)?

It is 42.0 mm in diameter, 13 mm thick, 49 mm lug to lug, and water resistant to 200 m.

How much does the MINUS-8 Diver 1T Solar (Titanium) cost, and is it available?

It is current-production and lists from $258.

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