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Sheffield · 1A

Sheffield 1A 40mm Steel City

$258In stock
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Case

Diameter
40mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-lug
48mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
200m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

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.

1A collection · 8 watches

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1A40mm
1A 38
1A 3838mm
1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)
1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)38mm
1A 40mm
1A 40mm40mm
1A 40mm Steel Automatic (Right or Left)
1A 40mm Steel Automatic (Right or Left)40mm
1A diver ~40mm 3-hand, Arabic numerals (12/3/6/9), no date
1A diver ~40mm 3-hand, Arabic numerals (12/3/6/9), no date40mm
1A SCR II Blue
1A SCR II Blue40mm
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Owners widely praise the Sheffield 1A 40mm Steel City for its robust 316L steel case that resists scratches even during demanding activities like diving and gym workouts, and its 40mm case size is considered a stylish and appropriate reissue. The sapphire crystal is also noted for its durability. The watch is seen as fantastic value at its price point, with decent lume that, while not as strong as some alternatives, is adequate. Some owners feel the 40mm model is not a correct reissue, though this sentiment is not broadly shared. Overall, owners rate the Sheffield 1A 40mm Steel City highly for its durable construction and excellent value at the price.

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