The Titanium Field Guide

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. At 104 g it sits around the middle for diver watches in the guide, and is priced well under the $1,299 median for the category. It ships on a matching titanium bracelet rather than a strap.

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Price
$258
Material
Titanium
Grade / type
Grade 2
Weight
104 g (with bracelet)
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
Colour
Grey
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
Titanium
Nickel-free
Unconfirmed (clasp or buckle material not confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Titanium bracelet
Matching 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, Hardness, Construction, Surface treatment
High confidence Verified Sep 2026 Source: MINUS-8 (maker) Spec checksGrade Jul 2026Price Jul 2026Weight Sep 2026
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Frequently asked questions

What is the case material of 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) weigh?

About 104 g (w/ bracelet).

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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