Seiko VD57 41mm Black Chrono
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The watch
Built around a horizontal teak-textured black dial, the Bersigar Timecraft 1617 Silver Black Chronograph pairs a 41mm case with a Seiko VD57 quartz chronograph movement. Highlights include a unidirectional rotating sapphire dive 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 water sports and everyday wear.
BERSIGAR Timecraft 1617: Silver Black Chronograph Edition
The BERSIGAR Timecraft 1617 Silver Black combines high-impact dive watch architecture with precision chronograph functionality. Defined by a commanding 41mm stainless steel case, an ultra-durable black sapphire dive bezel, a horizontal deck-patterned black dial with triple sub-registers, and a solid three-link stainless steel oyster-style bracelet, this timepiece delivers an assertive tactical presence engineered for high performance and everyday durability.
Powered by the Seiko Japanese VD57 chronograph quartz movement, the caliber provides precise split-second time measurement alongside standard timekeeping. The black dial showcases horizontal teak-groove striations, high-output luminous trapezoidal indices, bold faceted hands, a yellow-accented central seconds tip, a cyclops-magnified date window at 3 o'clock, and three dedicated chronograph subdials for 1/10-second, 60-second, and 60-minute elapsed timing. Machined from solid 316L brushed and polished stainless steel, the watch is equipped with an anti-reflective sapphire crystal, a scratch-resistant sapphire dive bezel insert, low-profile rectangular pushers, and a threaded screw-down crown delivering 10 BAR (100M) water resistance.
Key Highlights
Seiko Japanese VD57 Chronograph Movement: High-precision quartz caliber featuring split-second interval timing across three dedicated sub-registers.
Horizontal Teak-Textured Black Dial: Marine deck-patterned black dial equipped with high-legibility luminous hour indices, matching hands, and a magnified 3 o'clock date aperture.
Sapphire Unidirectional Dive Bezel: Scratch-resistant black sapphire crystal bezel insert with high-contrast elapsed-time markings and an inverted luminous triangle pip at 12 o'clock.
Commanding 41mm 316L Steel Case: Substantial 316L stainless steel case featuring contrasting brushed and polished surfaces, sculpted crown guards, and low-profile chronograph pushers.
Solid Stainless Steel Oyster Bracelet: Heavy-duty three-link steel bracelet offering balanced weight distribution and an ergonomic folding deployant clasp.
Dual Sapphire Protection & 10 BAR Water Resistance: Anti-reflective, fingerprint-resistant sapphire crystal paired with a screw-down crown and sealed caseback for 100-meter water resistance.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
| Brand | BERSIGAR |
| Model | Timecraft 1617 (Silver / Black Chronograph) |
| Movement | Seiko Japanese VD57 Quartz Chronograph |
| Case Dimensions | 41mm Diameter × 14.3mm Thickness |
| Lug-to-Lug | 47mm |
| Lug Width | 22mm |
| Case Material | Solid 316L Brushed & Polished Stainless Steel |
| Strap Material | Solid 316L Stainless Steel |
| Bracelet Style | Three-Link Oyster Style Sports Bracelet |
| Bezel Style | Unidirectional Rotating Sapphire Dive Bezel |
| Dial Color | Horizontal Teak-Textured Black with Triple Subdials |
| Luminescence | Strong Lume on Hour Indices, Hands, and Bezel Pip |
| Complications | 1/10-Second Chronograph, Magnified Date Window (3 o'clock) |
| Glass | Sapphire Crystal (Anti-Reflective & Fingerprint Coating) |
| Crown & Pushers | Threaded Screw-Down Crown with Integrated Pushers |
| Clasp | Comfort Folding Mechanism with Safety Deployment |
| Weight | 185g |
| Water Resistance | 10 BAR / 100 Meters |
Good to know
It runs on a Seiko VD57 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 41mm — 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 horizontal teak-textured black with triple subdials dial, framed by a unidirectional rotating sapphire dive bezel, under an anti-reflective sapphire crystal.
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.
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Owners say
Great everyday station watch on my wrist. Fast shipping to Raleigh.
Thank you for your service, Bradley! Glad the Timecraft 1617 is holding up well on shift.
Bought this 41mm chronograph for my dad's retirement party. He spends half his summer on Casco Bay and wanted a tough watch with a stopwatch and rotating bezel. He loved the horizontal teak-textured black dial and wears it daily.
Wore this out on the Chesapeake Bay all weekend. The unidirectional sapphire dive bezel has good grip with wet hands, and 100m water resistance is plenty for boating and swimming. My only minor complaint is the clasp could use an extra micro-adjustment hole for hot afternoons.
Fits my wrist well. Slight movement sound in a dead-quiet room, otherwise solid.
I was hesitant to buy a 225 dollar dive chronograph online, expecting a tinny bezel or hollow bracelet. Instead, the 41mm Timecraft 1617 has solid 316L links, a sapphire dive bezel, and a crisp teak-textured black dial. My only note is a slight audible tick and movement sound in a dead-quiet room.
Thank you for giving us a try, Nate! We are glad the solid 316L construction and sapphire bezel impressed you.