Scubapro 500 (Ref. 67155) "Error Dial", 1980s

Dealer description — Craft & Tailored

Founded in the U.S. in 1963, Scubapro quickly earned a reputation for producing rugged, reliable, and technically advanced diving equipment. By the mid-1970s through the 1980s, the brand extended its expertise into timepieces, offering a range of watches that carried the Scubapro seal of approval—built to meet the demanding standards of professional and military divers. Among collectors, Scubapro dive watches from this era are celebrated for their uncompromising design and robust construction. Their rarity on the market today only fuels their cult-like following, as most remain tightly held within the enthusiast community. (Norwegian JaegerMarine Wearing Scubapro 500 Automatic) This example features a 40mm case with a bold unidirectional bezel, epitomizing the no-nonsense tool-watch ethos that earned it a place in Scubapro’s professional equipment lineup. The dial is the rare “high-visibility” variant, distinguished by orange tritium lume plots at the 12, 6, and 9 o’clock markers, paired with matching orange-filled hands for enhanced legibility in low-light conditions. Favored by special operations teams and combat divers, the Scubapro 500 automatic remains one of the most coveted references of its kind. SPECS Stock # SCBPR500-2 Brand Scubapro Style 500 Model 67155 Serial 3097 Size Men's Material Stainless Steel Dial Matte Black Millimeters 42 Strap Brown NATO Strap CASE & BRACELET The robust case retains strong factory dimensions with the original chamfers still present along the case edges. The case does exhibit honest wear from use, with nominal evidence of being previously polished present. The thick saw-tooth bezel is original, as is the insert, which shows some minor wear and retains its orange lume triangle. The mineral glass crystal does show some minor scratches and wear. The case retains its original, unsigned screw-down crown. The case back retains all of its factory markings in deep and crisp condition, with some tool marks present from being previously opened. The watch comes supplied on a brown NATO strap. DIAL & HANDS The original and very well-preserved matte black dial features a unique quirk or "error" in the printing from the factory. The "Automatic" text was accidentally double-printed, resulting in a 3D-like effect. While known, this is extremely uncommon within Scubapros, and while niche, it is sought after among collectors. The dial itself exhibits no damage or notable are. The tritium lume plots are comprised of orange lume at the 12, 6, and 9 o'clock markers that match the lume triangle in the bezel, with the rest of the plots featuring a subtle green coloration. The original hands continue this bi-color trend as the center seconds hand features a bright orange paint, while the lume in the hour and minute hands coordinates closely with the dial patina. Under UV light inspection, the dial exhibits no degradation, and the lume in the hands also remains fully intact, though the orange paint in the seconds hand does feature some minor cracking. ACCESSORIES None. The watch is keeping time, but the service history is unknown. A movement service can be provided upon request.