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Haigh & Hastings · Classic

Haigh & Hastings Classic

Dress

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Case

Diameter
42mm
Thickness
12.2mm
Lug-to-lug
49mm
Lug width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
200m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial colour
White

Movement

Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Automatic
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

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
smooth_polished
Bracelet
leather_strap

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The Haigh & Hastings Classic is lauded for its well-balanced design, featuring a striking blue sunburst dial and a comfortable 42mm case. Reviewers note its value at $96, positioning it as a dressy beater watch. Minor drawbacks include the contrasting polished bezel and brushed case finishes, a visible gasket under the sapphire crystal, and assembly in Hong Kong, though it is powered by a Japanese movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Haigh & Hastings Classic highly for its significant value and versatile design at its price point.

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