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Praesidus Service Watch
Ref. P-38-MB-E · Field
Case
- Diameter
- 38mm
- Lug width
- 20mm
- Material
- 316L Stainless Steel
- Water resistance
- 100m
Crystal & dial
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Dial colour
- Green
Movement
- Caliber
- Seiko NH35
- Type
- Automatic
- Hacking
- No
- Hand-winding
- No
- Complications
- Time only
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
- fixed
- Bracelet
- fabric
- Hands
- baton
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Owners widely praise the Praesidus Service Watch for its 38mm size and solid build quality, with the domed crystal providing vintage distortion and the unbranded dial appealing to history enthusiasts. However, owners report jumpy hand sensitivity when setting the time. One owner experienced a scratchy crown and a noisy rotor on their DD-45, which persisted after warranty service and eventually led to the crown locking mid-way. Concerns about slow customer service and a negative reputation for Praesidus's support are also noted by owners. On balance, owners appreciate the vintage aesthetic and wearability of the Praesidus Service Watch, though persistent customer service issues temper enthusiasm.
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