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Santura · Novus

Santura Novus

$355In stock
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Case

Diameter
38mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-lug
44mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
316L steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
42h
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.

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The Santura Novus is an automatic watch, with a 38mm 316l steel case, 10mm thick, powered by the Miyota 9039 movement and a 42-hour power reserve. Water resistance is rated to 100m, under a sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $355.

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