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Alkin Watches Model One

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$346Sold out

Case

Diameter
42mm
Thickness
13.25mm
Lug-to-lug
50mm
Lug width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial colour
Green
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Automatic

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.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
standard
Bezel
none
Bracelet
leather_strap

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Model collection · 4 watches

Model Three Diver
Model Three Diver40.5mm
Model Three Dual Time
Model Three Dual Time40.5mm
Model Two
Model Two41mm

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Owners find the Alkin Watches Model One a versatile everyday and business-casual option, with one owner praising the blue dial as a classic choice and another noting the green dial offers a youthful feel. One owner considers the Alkin Watches Model 1 SE a good value microbrand. However, one owner reports the leather strap fit poorly, and another notes the 42mm case with a thin bezel wears large. Overall, owners rate the Alkin Watches Model One highly for its value and versatile aesthetic.

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