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Detrash Watches Blue Steel

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Case

Diameter
41mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
200m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial color
blue
Lume
Superluminova

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
matte
Bezel
rotating_unidirectional
Bracelet
fabric_nato

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Owners praise the Detrash Watches Blue Steel's aesthetic appeal and unique crackle-finish blue California dial, noting its value at its price point. The watch is described as a capable tool watch with a recycled steel case and ocean plastic strap, featuring a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and 200m water resistance. Some owners find the steel version top-heavy and note that legibility is not its strong suit. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Detrash Watches Blue Steel highly for its unique dial design and value proposition.

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