Limes DayDate S . LSvsSeagull Qingjia Series Shards of Time Dress 40mm
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Measurements
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DayDate S . LS

Qingjia Series Shards of Time Dress 40mm
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Thickness
11mm
11mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
MSRP
n/a
$479
Movement
ETA 2834-2
Seagull ST2130
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Limes DayDate S . LS for its precise dials featuring a day-date display, guilloché patterns, blued Breguet hands, and Roman numerals, all presented in a refined 40.5mm case with stepped lugs and coin-edge sides. The watch is also recognized for its originality and value, with one owner noting a manufacturing delay. Overall, owners rate the Limes DayDate S . LS highly for its detailed dial work and refined case design at an affordable price.
Owners widely praise the Seagull Qingjia Series Shards of Time Dress Watch 40mm for its excellent design and wearability, with a 47mm lug-to-lug measurement that makes the 40mm case wear smaller than expected. However, opinions on thickness vary, with one owner finding the 40mm version too chunky and another noting the acrylic crystal version is too thick while the sapphire version is good for the price. The watch's finish is described as simple and plain, lacking an anti-reflective coating on the crystal, which some feel leads to a cheap appearance in person. Quality control is also flagged as extremely variable. Overall, owners rate the Seagull Qingjia Series Shards of Time Dress Watch 40mm highly for its design and value, despite concerns about thickness and quality control.
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