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Ventus Watches · Northstar

Ventus Watches Northstar

Diver

$349Some sold out

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Case

Diameter
40mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-lug
45mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
300m

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.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
standard
Bezel
rotating_unidirectional
Bracelet
rubber_strap

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8 colorways

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Owners praise the Ventus Northstar for its overbuilt and practical diver watch aspects, with perceived quality far above its price point. One owner notes the brass case measures 40mm with a 45mm lug to lug and 13mm thickness, featuring a double-domed sapphire crystal with inner AR coating. The case is rated for 300m water resistance. Some owners find the N1 version's dial underwhelming and the rubber strap flimsy, while one owner reports the white dial WD007ST has a noticeably misaligned date wheel. Overall, owners rate the Ventus Northstar highly for its exceptional value and robust build quality at its price point.

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