Good Watch
Nice heavy steel, but clasp lacks half-links so fit gets snug in Virginia humidity.
Thanks for the honest note on the clasp sizing, Mike! We appreciate the feedback.
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The watch
The Bersigar Ocular 1713 Black Steel is a 42mm dive watch with a matte black dial, powered by a Seiko VD53 quartz chronograph movement. Expect a unidirectional sapphire bezel, 100m water resistance and a sapphire crystal. On the ChronoSeasons dial it sits at Hour IV — Dive, part of the Expedition season — and suits swimming, sailing and beach travel.
BERSIGAR Ocular Chronograph: Black Steel Edition
The BERSIGAR Ocular Chronograph Black Edition combines professional deep-sea diver architecture with precision chronograph functionality. Defined by a sculpted 42mm stainless steel case, an ultra-hard black sapphire dive bezel with a scallop-edged grip, a bi-compax jet-black dial, and a solid five-link stainless steel bracelet, this sports timepiece delivers commanding ocean-ready aesthetics and reliable track timing.
Powered by the Seiko Japanese TMI VD53 quartz chronograph movement, the caliber provides battery-driven timing accuracy, reliable elapsed-time tracking, and low-maintenance daily performance. The deep black dial features applied luminous circular and baton hour indices, skeletonized broad-arrow hands, a central chronograph seconds hand, a framed date window at 6 o'clock, and dual sub-registers tracking 60-minute elapsed timing and a 24-hour cycle. Built from solid 316L brushed and polished stainless steel, the watch is equipped with an anti-reflective sapphire crystal, a threaded screw-down crown with integrated protective shoulders, classic pump pushers, and 10 BAR (100M) water resistance.
Key Highlights
Seiko Japanese TMI VD53 Chronograph Movement: High-precision quartz engine engineered for dependable elapsed-time tracking, low maintenance, and battery-regulated accuracy.
Black Sapphire Dive Bezel: Scratch-resistant sapphire bezel insert with engraved 60-minute elapsed-time markings, a scalloped outer rim, and a luminous triangular pip at 12 o'clock.
Bi-Compax Black Dial: Deep black face featuring dual sub-registers, skeletonized broad-arrow hands, applied luminous indices, and an integrated date aperture at 6 o'clock.
Sculpted 5-Link 316L Steel Bracelet: Premium multi-link stainless steel bracelet alternating between satin-brushed and polished links, secured by a comfort folding deployant clasp.
Solid 316L Stainless Steel Architecture: Robust 42mm case featuring flowing curved lugs, brushed flanks, polished bevels, and integrated crown guards.
Sapphire Crystal & 10 BAR Water Resistance: Anti-reflective, fingerprint-coated sapphire crystal paired with a threaded screw-down crown and sealed caseback for 100-meter water resistance.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
| Brand | BERSIGAR |
| Model | Ocular Chronograph (Black Dial / Steel Bracelet Edition) |
| Movement | Seiko Japanese TMI VD53 Quartz Chronograph |
| Case Dimensions | 42mm Diameter × 14mm Thickness |
| Lug-to-Lug | 49mm |
| Lug Width | 20mm |
| Case Material | Solid 316L Brushed & Polished Stainless Steel |
| Strap Material | Solid 316L Stainless Steel |
| Bracelet Style | Five-Link Diver Sports Bracelet |
| Bezel Style | Unidirectional Sapphire Bezel (Scalloped Outer Rim) |
| Dial Color | Matte Black with Dual Sub-Registers |
| Luminescence | Strong Lume on Applied Indices, Hands, and Bezel Pip |
| Complications | 60-Minute Chronograph, 24-Hour Indicator, Quickset Date (6 o'clock) |
| Glass | Sapphire Crystal (Anti-Reflective & Fingerprint Coating) |
| Crown & Pushers | Threaded Screw-Down Crown with Protective Guards & Pump Pushers |
| Clasp | Comfort Folding Mechanism |
| Weight | 154g |
| Water Resistance | 10 BAR / 100 Meters |
Good to know
It runs on a Seiko VD53 quartz chronograph movement. Quartz keeps it accurate and low-maintenance; the battery simply needs replacing every few years.
Yes for swimming. It is rated to 100m (10 ATM), which covers rain, hand-washing and pool or sea swimming. It is not intended for scuba diving, and avoid hot showers and saunas.
The case measures 42mm — a mid-to-large size that suits average and larger wrists (roughly 16.5 cm / 6.5 in and up). Our watch size guide (/pages/watch-size-guide) explains how to measure your wrist.
It has a matte black with dual sub-registers dial, framed by a unidirectional sapphire bezel, under an anti-reflective sapphire crystal.
Yes. Other versions we carry include the Bersigar Ocular 1713 Two-Tone Rose Gold Black, the Bersigar Ocular 1713 Blue Steel, the Bersigar Ocular 1713 Two-Tone Rose Gold Blue. Availability changes with stock, so the collection page always shows what is in stock today.
On the ChronoSeasons dial it sits at Hour IV — Dive, part of the Expedition season, and suits swimming, sailing, beach travel and everyday wear.
Yes. It ships brand-new and boxed from the brand's verified channel. Unworn watches can be returned within 30 days of delivery.
DHL/FedEx Express international · 3–7 days (EU/US), 10–14 days elsewhere . Orders ship by tracked courier worldwide and are processed within 1–3 business days. Unworn watches can be returned within 30 days of delivery — see our Shipping and Returns policies.
From the journal


Owners say
Nice heavy steel, but clasp lacks half-links so fit gets snug in Virginia humidity.
Thanks for the honest note on the clasp sizing, Mike! We appreciate the feedback.
Wanted a steel watch that looks composed in project bids and client lunches without babying an expensive automatic. The 42mm case slips under most of my dress shirts, and the polished bezel against the matte black dial looks sharp.
Appreciate the kind words, Gerald! Glad it's working well for client meetings.
Clean matte black dial, zero glare on the sapphire glass. Good daily watch.
Solid weight on my wrist. Fast shipping to Arizona too.
Thanks Austin! Glad it arrived quickly and fits well.
I appreciate straightforward execution. The 42mm 316L stainless steel case has tight tolerances around the unidirectional sapphire bezel, and the anti-reflective sapphire crystal is genuinely clear. The Seiko VD53 quartz chronograph keeps dead-on time, losing maybe half a second over the month. Even on my smaller 6.5-inch wrist, the curved lugs keep it centered.
Been wearing this to the office and out for drinks on Fridays. The black dial and sapphire bezel catch the light nicely without looking flashy, and it fits my wrist right out of the box.