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Seiko Prospex Solar Diver V157-0BT0 Wristwatch

Partially verified

This Seiko Prospex Solar Diver wristwatch features a 42.8 mm stainless steel case fitted with a black unidirectional rotating bezel and a screw-down crown displaying a visible red safety ring. The matte black dial displays luminous geometric hour markers, a date aperture magnified by a cyclops lens at 3 o'clock, and a red-accented seconds hand. The source reports the watch is driven by a Seiko caliber V157 solar quartz movement with 200 meters of water resistance. It is mounted on a stainless steel three-link bracelet reported to bear end links stamped 937 and a signed folding safety clasp.

Front view of the Seiko Prospex Solar Diver wristwatch showing the black dial, bezel, and steel bracelet
Front view of the Seiko Prospex Solar Diver wristwatch showing the black dial, bezel, and steel bracelet — Gallery 63. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.liveauctioneers.com
Category
Wristwatch · Diver's wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Seiko
Reference
V157-0BT0
Catalogue / lot identifier
0013
Source-reported date
Not established
Country
Japan
Source-reported serial
830280

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and External Construction

The timepiece is housed in a 42.8 mm stainless steel case, featuring a unidirectional rotating bezel with a black insert. It is fitted with a screw-down crown at the 3 o'clock position, which features a visible red safety ring.

The case back is described as bearing a central tsunami wave emblem, the Seiko brand name, 'STAINLESS STEEL', the model reference 'V157-0BT0', the Prospex 'X' logo, 'MADE IN JAPAN', and the serial number 830280.

Evidence for this section
  • “42.8 mm stainless steel case equipped with a black unidirectional rotating bezel”
  • “screw-down crown with a red safety indicator ring”
  • “The case back is stamped with a central tsunami wave emblem, SEIKO, STAINLESS STEEL, V157-0BT0, the X logo, MADE IN JAPAN, and the serial number 830280.”

Dial and Visual Appointments

The matte black dial displays luminous geometric hour markers, a date aperture with a cyclops magnifier at the 3 o'clock position, and a red-accented seconds hand.

Dial text includes the Seiko brand name, the Prospex 'X' logo, 'SOLAR', and 'DIVER'S 200m'. Fine text at the lower dial edge reads 'JAPAN V157-0CT0 R 2'.

Evidence for this section
  • “matte black dial displays luminous round and rectangular hour markers”
  • “date aperture with a cyclops magnifier at the 3 o'clock position”
  • “JAPAN V157-0CT0 R 2 visible at the bottom edge”

Movement and Bracelet

The watch is powered by a V157 solar quartz movement. It is mounted on a stainless steel three-link bracelet featuring a signed folding safety clasp.

The bracelet end links are reported to be stamped '937' and the interior of the clasp is marked 'STAINLESS STEEL-C'.

Evidence for this section
  • “powered by a V157 solar quartz movement”
  • “mounted on its original stainless steel three-link bracelet with a signed folding safety clasp”
  • “bracelet end links are stamped 937 and the clasp interior is marked STAINLESS STEEL-C”

Open research questions

  • What is the intended distinction between the V157-0BT0 case reference and the V157-0CT0 dial code?
  • Does the serial number 830280 correlate to a specific production year and month based on standard Seiko manufacturing codes?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Seiko Prospex Solar Diver V157-0BT0 Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case Diameter42.8 mm“Case Diameter: 42.8 mm (1.69 inches)”
Movement CaliberV157 solar quartz“powered by a V157 solar quartz movement”
Serial Number830280“serial number 830280”
Dial InscriptionDIVER'S 200m“DIVER'S 200m”
End Link Stamping937“bracelet end links are stamped 937”
Bracelet Interior Circumference15.5 - 16 cm“Bracelet Interior Circumference: 15.5 - 16 cm (6.1 - 6.3 inches)”

Visible details

  • Black rotating dive bezel with white numeral graduations
  • Dial cyclops magnifier positioned over the 3 o'clock date window
  • Crown positioned at 3 o'clock showing a visible red collar
  • Dial marked SEIKO, Prospex X logo, SOLAR, and DIVER'S 200m
  • Fine dial edge text printed JAPAN V157-0CT0 R 2

Research qualifications

  • Case back inscriptions, movement caliber, and bracelet clasp stampings are described by the source but are not visible in the supplied front photograph

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Seiko Prospex Solar Diver V157-0bt0 Black Dial Stainless Steel Wristwatch - Oct 21, 2026 | Gallery 63 In Ga

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 953c4a00a9

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