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PAROS Balans - Open Heart

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Case

Diameter
42mm
Lug width
22mm

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
AR coating
Yes
Dial color
Black

Movement

Caliber
Seiko NH38
Type
Automatic

Seiko

The no-date variant of the NH35 platform, eliminating the date complication entirely for clean dial designs without a date window. Identical in every other specification to the NH35 and NH36 siblings. Popular with modders and microbrands building minimalist or pilot-style watches where a dateless dial is preferred. The absence of the date mechanism simplifies the movement slightly but does not affect height.

Design language

Case shape
cushion
Dial style
standard
Bezel
smooth_polished
Bracelet
leather_strap

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2 colorways

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Owners widely praise the PAROS Balans - Open Heart for its excellent bracelet finishing and overall value at its price point, with some enjoying it more than more expensive watches. The automatic Seiko NH38 movement is appreciated for its visual fascination, though accuracy varies, with one owner reporting +3 seconds per day and another seeing it gain about 5 seconds per day. The 42mm case and 14mm thickness are noted as potentially large for smaller wrists, and the 21mm lug width is a drawback for strap swapping. The open-heart design itself is polarizing, with some finding it tacky and cheap-looking, while others appreciate the visual interest it adds. Overall, owners rate the PAROS Balans - Open Heart highly for its value and bracelet finishing, despite the divisive open-heart design.

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