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Smiths · COMMANDER

Smiths COMMANDER

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Case

Diameter
38mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-lug
45mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
300m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial colour
Satin black
Lume
SuperLuminova

Movement

Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

Miyota

Miyota's no-date variant of the 9015 platform, eliminating the date complication for a cleaner dial design. At 4.0mm thick it is notably slimmer than the 9015, making it attractive for watches where case thickness matters. The absence of a date mechanism also means one fewer point of mechanical complexity, and many watchmakers consider it the most refined movement in Miyota's lineup.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Bezel
rotating
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
baton

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COMMANDER collection · 2 watches

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02The community take

Owners talk.

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The Smiths Commander is widely praised for its vintage-inspired design, featuring a clean no-date dial with gilt accents and creamy lume, and is considered a phenomenal value for its price point. Owners consistently highlight its excellent build quality, sturdiness, and premium feel, with some noting it quickly became their most worn watch. The 38mm case size and 45.3mm lug-to-lug are seen as well-proportioned, though its 13.7mm thickness and 162-gram weight are noted as substantial. Some owners find the bezel's numeral fonts small and disproportionate, and one user wishes the bezel was matte instead of glossy. The dial is also noted by some to be more reflective than expected. Overall, owners rate the Smiths Commander highly for its exceptional value and vintage aesthetic.

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