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Tornek-Rayville · CISO M38

Tornek-Rayville CISO M38 MAC V SOG

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$745In stock
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Case

Diameter
38mm
Thickness
12.45mm
Lug-to-lug
43.6mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
AR coating
Yes
Lume
Superluminova

Movement

Caliber
Seiko NH36
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
42h
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

Seiko

The day-date variant of the NH35 platform, adding a day-of-week display wheel to the proven SII automatic architecture. Shares all dimensions and specifications with the NH35 while offering the additional complication. Widely used by microbrand watchmakers who want day-date functionality in their Seiko-compatible builds. The day disc is available in multiple language combinations depending on the variant.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
baton

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The Tornek-Rayville CISO M38 MAC V SOG is praised for its solid feel and excellent finishing, featuring a comfortable five-link bracelet. It is recognized as an homage to a 1960s Seiko used by MACV-SOG operatives, incorporating modern updates like a 38mm case. Owners and community members express admiration for the watch's historical connection to "spooky" Special Forces operations. Overall, owners rate the Tornek-Rayville CISO M38 MAC V SOG highly for its historical significance and solid build quality at the price.

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