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Deep Diver GMT Dial [For NH34]

LIMITED EDITION · 200 pieces only. Once this run sells out, this dial is retired for good — never remade.

Deep Diver GMT Dial. Matt Black. For the Seiko NH34.

A classic black dive face, reimagined as a GMT for the Seiko mod world at 28.5mm. This is a revival of our original Deep Diver Dial — a 2018 release that sold out in 2020 — now recut around the NH34’s 24-hour movement. Deep, even matt black, the kind of understated dive-watch face that lets the indices and hands do the talking.

The hour markers are polished-silver applied indices — beveled, raised metal, mirror-finished — filled with 100% Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A. The clean white minute track was chosen to sit naturally against the BGW9 tone in daylight; by night the lume glows a cool blue, holding up to eight hours on a full charge.

It’s a true GMT layout built around the Seiko NH34: a 24-hour track the fourth hand sweeps to read a second time zone straight off the dial.

A dive-GMT revival, built for the NH34.
As a standard 28.5mm dial it fits any case cut for that size — pair it with a GMT 24H chapter ring and a matching GMT hand set (in BGW9 to match the lume) to finish the look. Browse the full dial range .

Matt black dive finish.
A deep, even matt black face with classic dive-dial proportions and a clean outer minute track — understated, legible, built to anchor a tool-watch build.

Polished applied indices, BGW9 Grade A lume.
Beveled, raised silver indices — mirror-finished, not flat print — filled with 100% Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A. Clean white by day, a cool blue glow by night.

True GMT layout for the NH34.
A 24-hour track built around the NH34’s GMT pinion, so the fourth hand reads a second time zone off the dial. It needs the Seiko NH34, and only the NH34.

NH34 only — fits 3 and 4 o'clock crowns.
The dial uses the wider 2.7mm centre hole the NH34’s 24-hour pinion passes through. Four dial legs as supplied — clip the two that don’t match your case, covering both a modern 3 o'clock and a classic SKX-style 4 o'clock crown.

Heads up — a dial is one part of the build

Hands. A GMT dial needs a matching GMT hand set — the one with the fourth 24-hour hand that reads the second time zone. Browse the GMT sets (Explorer, GS Arrow, Master Arrow and Snowflake, all cut for the NH34) in the Hands collection .

Movement. This dial needs the GMT NH34, and only the NH34 — its 24-hour pinion passes through the dial’s wider 2.7mm centre hole. Browse calibers in the Movements collection .

Fitment note — This is a GMT dial built for the Seiko NH34 only. It uses the wider 2.7mm centre hole the NH34’s 24-hour GMT pinion passes through, and is not recommended for the NH35, NH36 or other NH movements.

Questions, Answered

Everything worth knowing before you build.

What is the Deep Diver GMT dial's finish?

The Deep Diver GMT is a matt black dive dial — a revival of our original Deep Diver Dial (sold out in 2020), recut as a GMT for the Seiko NH34. The face is a deep, even matt black, with a clean outer minute track chosen to sit naturally against the lume in daylight. The hour markers are polished-silver applied (raised) indices, beveled and mirror-finished, filled with 100% Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A — white by day, a cool blue glow by night, lasting up to eight hours on a full charge. It runs a true 24-hour GMT layout built around the NH34.

Will this dial fit my case?

Yes, almost certainly. This is a standard Seiko mod dial — 28.5mm in diameter and 0.4mm thick, the industry-standard size — so it fits most, if not all, Seiko cases. Where a dial is shown with a particular case, that's an aesthetic pairing, not a fitment requirement. If you're unsure, the surest check is to remove your current dial and measure it with a vernier caliper.

Which movement does this dial need?

This is a GMT layout, so it needs the Seiko NH34 — and only the NH34. The dial uses the wider 2.7mm centre hole the NH34's 24-hour GMT pinion passes through. It will physically sit on an NH35 or NH36, but a standard hour hand often won't cover the wider bore, so the movement shows through — for a clean result, use the NH34.

Are hands included with this dial?

No — dials and hands are sold separately. This listing is for the dial only; choose a matching handset to complete the build. If your dial is lumed, pairing it with lumed hands in the same lume type keeps the whole face glowing together.

Does this dial have lume?

Yes — the applied indices are filled with 100% Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A: a cool blue glow by night, white by day, lasting up to eight hours on a full charge. For maximum glow, pair it with hands that also carry BGW9 so the whole face glows together (hands are sold separately).

Are the markers applied or printed?

Applied. The hour markers are applied (raised) indices — raised metal on the dial surface, not flat print. The relief is what gives the face its depth and light play as the wrist moves.

Why does the dial have four legs?

The dial ships with four legs so it fits two different crown positions. Seiko movements come in 3 o'clock and 4 o'clock crown layouts, and the dial feet sit in different places for each. Clip off the two legs that don't match your crown position — two stay, two go.

How do I fit this to a 3 or 4 o'clock crown movement?

Remove the two legs that don't match your movement's crown position by clipping or gently twisting them off, then seat the dial as normal — two legs stay, two go. Alternatively, set the movement's crown to the 3 o'clock or 4 o'clock position, superimpose the dial on top, and see how the feet line up — whichever way it aligns, note which two legs need cutting and proceed from there. See the How To Mod tab for the full fitting walkthrough.

Does this dial work with a normal or an ultra thin chapter ring?

Both our normal and ultra thin chapter rings fit this dial. Where a dial has applied (raised) indices, they sit within the clearance of either ring — so the choice is purely about looks: the ultra thin chapter ring sits low and discreet, while the normal sits a little more pronounced. Pick whichever suits your style.

Can you remove the logo from the dial?

Our dials carry the logo on an adhesive backing rather than a stamped or engraved mark, so it isn't baked into the surface — but removing one cleanly isn't realistic. The adhesive doesn't release without scratching or marking the dial, and the risk is greatest on enamel. We sell our dials as-is and don't modify them. You're welcome to remove it yourself or have a modding specialist do it, just knowing the face will likely pick up some cosmetic marks.

Is this a limited edition / will it be restocked?

Yes, it's a limited edition, and it won't be restocked. Once the run sells out it's retired for good. The edition size is shown on the product page.

This GMT dial for NH34 movements receives overwhelmingly positive feedback. Customers praised "superb quality" and "top notch finishing" with beautiful light reflection off indices. The lume is described as "brilliant" and "extremely bright," though one customer found it "just OK." The dial fits perfectly on NH34 movements and pairs well with various handsets for watch builds.

  • Illumination is extremely bright and does not require much time to charge in the sun.
  • It's beautiful the way the light reflects off of the indices. Top notch finishing.
  • The quality of parts is really superb - true class!
Dial (positive)Indices (positive)Quality (positive)Finishing (positive)Hands (positive)
  • 5 stars: 9 (90%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (10%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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S.G. (Huntsville, US)
Great GMT dial

Great BB style GMT dial for NH34 builds. Paired with the Lucius Atelier hands. Hard to capture from pictures but it’s beautiful the way the light reflects off of the indices. Top notch finishing all around

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Piero (Krakow, PL)
Using this mod part for: SKX007
Classic beauty :-)

Thank you so much LUCIUS for this impeccable dial and mercedes + black GMT handset. I can’t stop looking at this beauty! The quality of parts is really superb - true class!
I’ll be back for next dials and hands for my next builds.

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Olivier C. (Marseille, FR)
Using this mod part for: BB 58 Case
Perfect dial for GMT mod

Dial fit perfectly on NH34 movement. Useful to do a nice project.

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Nicholas T. (Melbourne, US)
Deep diver gmt

Impressive dial! I wasn’t sure if I’d be satisfied with just black, but it really shines into a nice silver/grey in the sun light! Illumination is extremely bright and does not require much time to charge in the sun.

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Iain M. (London, GB)
Using this mod part for: Aftermarket
This dial is perfect

Really impressed with the quality of the products I bought. The GMT dial was fantastic and the lume is brilliant. The handwritten note was a nice touch to, really appreciated :)

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John M. (Peterborough, GB)
Using this mod part for: SKX007
Lovely quality

My third dial from Lucius Atelier, and great quality once again. Very good service with quick delivery to the UK. Highly recommended.

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Gonzalo (Skien, NO)
Using this mod part for: Aftermarket case
Awesome dial

The received the dial før my build and I must say I love how it ties the piece together ❤️

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Nihal J. (Farnborough, GB)
Using this mod part for: SKX007
GMT dial

Excellent quality as always from Lucius. I really like the printed minute track, very well executed. Having the markers on the dial gives the option for a plain chapter ring or one with 24hr markings which is what I have used.

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Danny

Decent dial. Lume just OK

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Antoine D. (Verdun, CA)
Using this mod part for: SKX007
Dial nh34

Very beautiful dial.

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Likes W.

Can I order this dial without the Triangle logo? Thanks

Adriel from LuciusAtelier.com

Hi there,

Thanks for expressing interest in our mod parts!

Unfortunately, all our dials are pre-manufactured, packed, and ready to ship—so we're unable to offer logo removal or customisation at this time. That said, you’re always welcome to modify the dial yourself or engage a local modder to assist. We also have a global list of specialists here: https://luciusatelier.com/pages/list-of-watch-modification-specialists

Let me know if there's anything else I can help with!

Best regards,
Adriel
Lucius Atelier | SEIKO Mod Parts

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Patrick

I love the look of your DEEP DIVER GMT DIAL. However, the watch I'd I'm currently modding does not have a GMT movement. Is the red GMT marking printed/painted on the dial or is it a decal that can be easily removed?

Thanks!

Adriel from LuciusAtelier.com

Hi Patrick,

Thanks for expressing interest in our mod parts! 😊

The dial is specifically designed for the NH34 GMT movement. Without a GMT hand to cover the center hole, the movement underneath will be visible, which might affect the overall aesthetic. Additionally, the red GMT marking is printed directly on the dial and cannot be removed.

If you have any other questions or need help finding a dial better suited to your movement, feel free to let me know!

Best regards,
Adriel
Lucius Atelier | SEIKO Mod Parts

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Elijah

can I order this dial without a logo?

Adriel from LuciusAtelier.com

Hello Elijah!

Thanks for expressing interest in our mod parts!

>> can I order this dial without a logo?
Unfortunately, no. Dials are already made and ready to ship. We do no make further modification to existing parts. You are however free to modify the dial however your wish.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you have anymore questions.

Cheers,
Adriel

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Jonathon F.

Do you have plans to make Deep Diver GMT Dial [For NH34] with GMT written in green? Thank you for your time.

Adriel from LuciusAtelier.com

Hello Jonathon!

Thanks for expressing interest in our mod parts!

>> Do you have plans to make Deep Diver GMT Dial [For NH34] with GMT written in green?
No plans for that at the moment.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any more questions.

Cheers,
Adriel