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Smiths Trans-Global

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Case

Diameter
38mm
Thickness
12.3mm
Lug-to-lug
46.75mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial color
Aventurine

Movement

Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic

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
textured
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
baton

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2 colorways

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Smiths TRANS-GLOBAL owners widely praise its appearance, with multiple dial colors available and the aventurine dial specifically noted for its stunning, starry-sky effect. The beads-of-rice bracelet is considered exceptionally comfortable, even compared to luxury brands, and the 38mm case is generally well-received for its wearability, though one owner wished for a smaller 34-36mm option. The Miyota 9039 movement's accuracy varies, with one report of +12 seconds per day requiring regulation and another noting perfect timekeeping on a timegrapher. Some owners report sharp edges on the case and a clasp that could be improved, while one noted a "ghost movement" of the seconds hand when setting the time, though this is suggested to be common across brands. On balance, owners rate the Smiths TRANS-GLOBAL highly for its attractive design and comfortable bracelet, despite minor concerns regarding case finishing and movement regulation.

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