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Merkur · Chronograph

Merkur 60S Chronograph

Chronograph

$249In stock
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Case

Diameter
38mm
Thickness
17mm
Lug-to-lug
48mm
Lug width
23mm
Material
316L Stainless steel
Water resistance
50m

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
fabric_nato

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Owners widely praise the Merkur 60S Chronograph's classic 60s shape and 70s racing-inspired design, appreciating the satisfying crown winding and crisp pusher action. The watch is considered a great value, offering a mechanical chronograph experience for under $200, with finishing noted as good for the price. However, some owners report the large crystal is vulnerable and not suited for daily wear, while the bracelet's end links can pop out upwards. The bezel has noticeable backplay, and accuracy readings range from +20 to +24 seconds per day. One owner notes the Chinese standard movement has quality issues, though Merkur claims to adjust the chronograph mechanism to prevent misalignment. Overall, owners rate the Merkur 60S Chronograph highly for its design and value, despite some concerns regarding the crystal and bracelet.

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