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Merkur Single.hand Automatic watch
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Merkur · Vintage

Merkur Single.hand Automatic watch

$139In stock
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Case

Diameter
38mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-lug
46mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
stainless steel
Water resistance
50m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

Caliber
Seagull ST19 (family)
Type
Automatic

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
standard
Bezel
smooth_polished
Bracelet
leather_strap

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Owners praise the Merkur Single.hand Automatic watch for its cool, unique design and impressive dial details, with one owner finding it rare to find an automatic jump hour watch at this 38mm size and price point. The K1 crystal provides a vintage acrylic feel, and the "nail" second markers are noted as a nice touch. Some owners report the watch keeps good time, with figures ranging from approximately +9 seconds per day to losing less than 5 seconds per day after a repair. Concerns have been raised about the 16mm thickness, though some feel it appears thinner. The original strap is widely described as cheap and uncomfortable, leading owners to replace it. One owner notes that the Merkur watches use older movement types and may require repairs. Overall, owners rate the Merkur Single.hand Automatic watch highly for its distinctive design and value, despite some caveats regarding strap quality and potential movement maintenance.

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