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Merkur · Universal Time

Merkur Universal Time Watch

$149In stock
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Case

Diameter
40mm
Lug-to-lug
46mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
50m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Mineral

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
leather_strap

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Merkur Universal Time Watch owners praise its stunning looks and legibility, enhanced by a K1 crystal and unique "nail" second markers. The watch is widely considered excellent value for its price point. Some owners find the worldtimer function impractical for actual GMT use, noting the rotating city bezel and 24-hour inner bezel require manual adjustment and frequent resetting. One owner reports the day/night indicator alignment is slightly off the indices. The watch keeps good time, with one report of +9 seconds per day. On balance, owners rate the Merkur Universal Time Watch highly for its attractive design and value, despite some functional limitations of its worldtimer complication.

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