4.3
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Published on 7/1/2025 - Last modified on 7/1/2025
This watch is, first and foremost, a superb souvenir brought back from Japan. I was immediately captivated by its bronze case, the textured cream dial, and the overall comfort of the watch, which fits snugly on the wrist. It's slightly thick, but the overall proportions are perfect, in my opinion. The bronze has patinated beautifully: the watch is much more beautiful than when I bought it, and its retro appearance is enhanced. The Seiko NH35 mechanism doesn't perform miracles of precision, but it's very decent and robust. There are a few minor design flaws, however, in my opinion: - The included straps aren't exceptional, and the shiny gold PVD coating on the buckles no longer works once the watch has patinated; - The same goes for the treatment of the hands; they should have been brushed, or even a matte steel one would work better than these gold PVD hands; depending on the lighting, this can sometimes be a bit of a shame. I easily fixed the strap issue: the watch works wonderfully with an Erika parachute strap and its bronze buckle, the perfect match.
Spiritustempus own this watch for 1 to 3 years
4.3
5.0
Emotion
2.5
Design
3.5
Accuracy
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Robustness
5.0
Value for money
Secondary
Significance in a collection
Main
Rarely
Frequency to be worn
Often
Pleasure
Main motivation for buying
Investment
Very beautiful textured dial
Quality and beauty of the bronze
Robust
Gold hands
Bracelets supplied are of poor quality
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