
Seiko
Seiko's third-party supply version of the 4R35, sold to external watch brands and modders worldwide. Adds hacking and hand-winding over the 7S26 it effectively replaced. The NH35 has become the default automatic movement for watch modding and microbrand watches, thanks to its low cost, reliability, and wide availability of compatible parts including dials, hands, and cases in the Seiko-compatible format.
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Owners widely praise the Addiesdive Retro Captain Willard Dive Watch AD2081 for its value, with many highlighting its impressive dial quality, case finishing comparable to Seiko, and excellent lume. Some owners have taken it diving without issues, and one owner notes the lume's daylight color is a pleasant, less green tint. However, the stock bracelet is frequently cited as a weak point, being significantly worse than the case quality, and one owner found the Mercedes hands underwhelming. The bezel action is described as easy to rotate but with a hollow sound, and one owner reported a misaligned bezel insert. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting a power reserve of only 12 hours and another noting the movement is not easily removable. Overall, owners rate the Addiesdive Retro Captain Willard Dive Watch AD2081 highly for its exceptional case finishing and dial quality at its price point.
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