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AV86 1956 Marine
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AV86 · 1956 Marine

AV86 1956 Marine

Diver

$499In stock

Case

Diameter
41mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
200m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Acrylic
Dial colour
Light Blue

Movement

Caliber
Seiko VH31
Type
Quartz

Seiko

A Seiko (TMI) quartz caliber with a high-frequency stepping motor that drives a smooth four-beats-per-second sweeping seconds hand instead of a single tick. Battery-powered and accurate to about ±20 seconds per month, it gives quartz watches a mechanical-style sweep at low cost.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
standard
Bezel
rotating_unidirectional
Bracelet
rubber_strap

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03The community take

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Owners find the 41mm case comfortable and appreciate the AV86 1956 Marine's in-person appearance. One owner notes uneven lume application, with the dial glowing but the bezel not. The AV86 1956 Marine is considered a fashion watch, with some owners suggesting better quality alternatives exist for the price, though personal preference for the look is acknowledged. On balance, owners rate the AV86 1956 Marine positively for its comfortable wearability and aesthetic appeal, despite some reservations about its value proposition.

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