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Merkur Chinese Elements Retro
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Merkur · Chinese

Merkur Chinese Elements Retro

$135In stock
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Case

Diameter
46mm
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
stainless steel
Water resistance
50m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Mineral

Movement

Caliber
ST16
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
24h

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
standard
Bezel
none
Bracelet
leather_strap

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Chinese collection · 2 watches

Chinese Year
Chinese Year45mm
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Merkur Chinese Elements Retro Watch owners praise its unique design and retro styling, with the textured rose dial and "nail" second markers highlighted as appealing details. The K1 crystal offers a vintage feel, and the stock canvas strap is considered surprisingly decent. Some owners find the Merkur Chinese Elements Retro Watch to be a well-made mechanical watch for its price, receiving compliments and being considered a good homage to historical Chinese timepieces. One owner notes the watch keeps good time at approximately +9 seconds per day. However, some owners report sharp edges on the case, and one user expressed concern about the 16mm thickness. The water resistance is considered fine despite one user finding the absence of a middle O-ring odd. On balance, owners appreciate the Merkur Chinese Elements Retro Watch for its distinctive aesthetic and value as a retro-styled mechanical timepiece.

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