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Smiths · 'Black Shadow' PRS-38

Smiths 'Black Shadow' PRS-38

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Case

Diameter
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-lug
46mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial color
Black
Lume
SuperLuminova

Movement

Caliber
ETA 2830
Type
Automatic

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
leather
Hands
baton

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Smiths 'BLACK SHADOW' PRS-38 owners widely praise its vintage-inspired design and clean, no-date dial with gilt accents, noting its excellent build quality for the price. The 40mm case is reported to fit smaller wrists well, and the watch features a high domed sapphire crystal and anti-magnetic properties. Some owners find the 13.7mm thickness and 162-gram weight substantial, and the screw-down crown winding action is described as gritty. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +6.8 seconds per day. The lume charges quickly and lasts long, though bezel numeral fonts are considered small and bracelet adjustment can be limited. On balance, owners rate the Smiths 'BLACK SHADOW' PRS-38 highly for its vintage aesthetic and solid construction at its price point.

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