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PAROS Balans - Open Heart

$275Sold out

Case

Diameter
42mm
Lug width
22mm

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
AR coating
Yes
Dial colour
Black

Movement

Caliber
Seiko NH38
Type
Automatic

Seiko

The no-date variant of the NH35 platform, eliminating the date complication entirely for clean dial designs without a date window. Identical in every other specification to the NH35 and NH36 siblings. Popular with modders and microbrands building minimalist or pilot-style watches where a dateless dial is preferred. The absence of the date mechanism simplifies the movement slightly but does not affect height.

Design language

Case shape
cushion
Dial style
standard
Bezel
smooth_polished
Bracelet
leather_strap

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2 colorways

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03The community take

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Owners widely praise the PAROS Balans - Open Heart for its good value, with many appreciating the visual interest of the exposed movement and the quality of the bezel and bracelet finishing for the price. Some owners find the open-heart design visually appealing and a conversation starter, while others consider it tacky or reminiscent of cheaper watches. The 42mm case and 14mm thickness are noted as potentially large for smaller wrists, and the 21mm lug width is a drawback for strap enthusiasts. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +3 seconds per day and another seeing it gain about 5 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the PAROS Balans - Open Heart highly for its impressive bracelet finishing and the visual fascination of the exposed movement at its price point.

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