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Minus-8 · Field 1S

Minus-8 Field 1S

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$208In stock

Case

Diameter
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-lug
52mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
200m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
41h

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
matte
Bezel
none
Bracelet
fabric_nato

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2 colorways

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Owners widely praise the Minus-8 Field 1S for its value at $450, modern styling, and titanium case. Reviewers highlight the detailed, layered blackout dial with a surprisingly readable red-on-black scheme. However, the case is described as thick and tall, and the rounded rectangular crown is frustrating to manipulate. Some owners note the Seiko NH35A movement keeps time around +20 seconds per day, and the sapphire crystal creates significant reflections that hinder legibility in direct sunlight. Overall, owners and reviewers value the Minus-8 Field 1S for its dial design and titanium construction, despite noted legibility and ergonomic drawbacks.

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