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Shiro Kara 36 Neo Polar Explorer
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Shiro Kara 36 Neo Polar Explorer

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Case

Diameter
36mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
904L Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

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
fixed
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
baton

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Owners widely praise the Tokeilab 36mm case for its superior finishing and crystal compared to AliExpress alternatives, with the included bracelet also noted as superb value. One owner found the dial and hands finishing well done, leading to increased wearability. The polished bezel finish showed visible scratches on one build, and lume is described as decent but not as strong as Seiko's. Accuracy figures are not provided by sources. On balance, owners rate the Shiro Kara 36 Neo Polar Explorer highly for its excellent case finishing and bracelet value at its price point.

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