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Quasar · Nebula

Quasar Nebula

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Case

Diameter
41mm
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-lug
47.5mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial colour
Purple Mother of Pearl
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova

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
standard
Bezel
smooth_polished
Bracelet
leather_strap

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02The community take

Owners talk.

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Owners praise the Quasar Nebula for its mesmerizing purple mother-of-pearl dial and solid construction, noting its excellent value. Some owners find the NH35 movement receives a slightly lower score. One owner flags the watch's floppy structure and finds its bungee system less useful than a mesh pocket for commuting, though it is considered comfortable and has a significantly larger main compartment. Overall, owners rate the Quasar Nebula highly for its dial and value.

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