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Aquatico · Dolphin

Aquatico Dolphin 38mm Diver

Diver

$399In stock
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Case

Diameter
38mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
300m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

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
rotating
Bracelet
metal_oyster

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Dolphin collection · 2 watches

Dolphin Green Dial
Dolphin Green Dial39mm

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The Aquatico Dolphin 38mm Dive Watch is praised for its original design and comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, with one owner reporting excellent quality over several years. However, some owners note the 38mm case might wear small due to its dial size. One owner experienced a rotor issue with the Seiko movement after a few years. Overall, owners rate the Aquatico Dolphin 38mm Dive Watch well for its design and wearability at the price point.

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