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Smiths BABY DREADNOUGHT PRS-52vsSmiths COMMANDER 71

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BABY DREADNOUGHT PRS-52
SmithsBABY DREADNOUGHT PRS-52
COMMANDER 71
SmithsCOMMANDER 71
What people say

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Smiths BABY DREADNOUGHT PRS-52

Owners widely praise the Smiths BABY DREADNOUGHT PRS-52 for its legible, tool-diver aesthetic and unique design elements like the insert-less bezel, Plongeur hands, and distinctive minutes hand, which set it apart from homage designs. The watch is noted for appearing more expensive than its price point, with one owner reporting excellent timekeeping at +5 seconds per day. A specific point of contention for strap enthusiasts is the 18mm lug width, which limits options, and one owner found the 37.4mm case wore small on a 6.75-inch wrist due to its dial size. Overall, owners rate the Smiths BABY DREADNOUGHT PRS-52 highly for its distinctive design and value, despite minor challenges with strap compatibility and perceived sizing.

Smiths COMMANDER 71

Smiths COMMANDER 71 owners widely praise its vintage design, clean no-date dial with gilt accents, creamy lume, and sunburst effects. The watch is also lauded for its premium build quality and finishing for its price point, with a comfortable bracelet and excellent value. Some owners note the bezel font is small and disproportionate, and the bracelet has limited adjustability due to its screw-pin links. One owner found the dial quite reflective and the bracelet susceptible to desk rash. The Smiths COMMANDER 71 is considered a phenomenal value diver. Overall, owners rate the Smiths COMMANDER 71 highly for its vintage aesthetic and excellent build quality at its price point.

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BABY DREADNOUGHT PRS-5237.4mm
COMMANDER 7140mm
Power Reserve
BABY DREADNOUGHT PRS-52
COMMANDER 71
Water Resistance
BABY DREADNOUGHT PRS-52300m
COMMANDER 71300m
MSRP
BABY DREADNOUGHT PRS-52
COMMANDER 71

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
37.4mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Satin black
Lume
SuperLuminova
Super-LumiNova
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