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1A 38 Black/Orange

1A 38 Black/Orange

Regular price $248.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $248.00 USD
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The 1A 38 Black/Orange is a meticulously crafted timepiece, staying true to the design of Sheffield's iconic 1960s diver. It features a black dial with distinctive block-shaped orange and white markers, both enhanced with Swiss Super-LumiNova® for superior legibility.

Encased in a 38mm stainless steel case, this production run boasts a non-lume steel bezel with "mil-spec" one-minute markers found on early divers. Engineered for performance, it's equipped with a screw-down crown, anti-glare sapphire crystal, and 20 ATM (200-meter) water resistance.

At its core, the watch is powered by the reliable NH35 automatic movement, ensuring precision and durability. Completing the package is a classic Tropic-style FKM rubber strap, offering both flexibility and resilience.

And the most requested feature: NO DATE! Enthusiasts have long asked for a no-date automatic, and this is the first of what will likely be more to come.

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Specifications

The 1A 38 Black/Orange is a 1960s Sheffield diver tribute, featuring a black dial with block-shaped orange and white Swiss Super-LumiNova® markers. Its non-lume steel bezel features "mil-spec" one-minute markers. Powered by the NH35 automatic movement, it boasts a screw-down crown, 20 ATM water resistance, anti-glare sapphire crystal, and a Tropic-style FKM rubber strap.

No date - a long-requested feature -makes this a purist's timepiece, with more likely to follow.

CASE

316L Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 38mm

Lug to Lug: 46mm

Lug Width: 20mm Total

Thickness: 12.8 mm

MOVEMENT

NH35 Automatic

No Date

LUME

Hands and Dial: Swiss Lume

Bezel: Steel/No Lume

CASE BACK

Steel Engraved

GLASS

Sapphire/Anti Glare Coating

CROWN

Screw Down

WATERPROOF

20 ATM/200 Meters

STRAP

FKM Rubber

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Customers praise this automatic diver's watch for "excellent quality materials and craftsmanship at a very reasonable price." The 38mm retro-style design offers great fit and finish with strong lume and accurate timekeeping. However, one customer expected a battery-powered watch. Most love the simple design and value, though some find the strap too long or wish for a larger size.

  • 5 stars: 27 (93%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (3%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (3%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
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Frederico Fernandes

Excellent quality materials and craftsmanship at a very reasonable price. Specs you want at a price you like.

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Phil Crews

I saw an ad in a magazine that said, "You may have more expensive watches in your drawer but this will be the one on your wrist." I couldn't agree more! Fantastic watch!

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James Bright

This was my first watch in 1973 at the age of 13. This is absolutely great that it's been brought back! The 1A 38 Black/Orange exceeded my expectations and now is my EDC watch! LOVE IT!!!

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Susan Adler

Love it but strap too long

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T.N.

Solid as a rock. Great lume. Keeps time at +/- 6 sec a day.

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paul libonate

impressive! great fit & finish, great price and great service. will purchase other models. would like to see you offer a 38mm A1 w/ bracelet, A1 38mm silver dial and another A1 no date similar to the blue A1. A 24 hr dial in 38 or 39mm would also be nice.

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dan southwick

Amazing watch!

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Anonymous

Watch is fantastic

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EDWARD DIPAOLA

Five stars for Sheffield Watches. This is my second 38mm Allsport, this one in orange/black. An excellent all-around automatic sports watch. Fit and finish is excellent on this retro-style watch. Punches way above its class, and an excellent value.

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Anonymous

Amazing Watch! Great built and value.

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J.S.

This watch requires winding and resetting each time I wear it. I thought I was getting a watch with battery.

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Jim Frazier

Love it!

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Anonymous

No issues so far, really like the simple design, love the orange - matches my KTM, and my snowblower!

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Anonymous

Good looking, understated watch.

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Anonymous

Orologio veramente molto bello prezzo qualità eccezionale

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Luke

Awesome watch. Amazing value.

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Ronald

Really love the watch—just wish it was a little bigger.

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Gunnar Lynch

Great watch. Incredible value. I doubt you'll find a better watch for the money.

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Anonymous

best bang for your buck diver going
the no date + black& orange are a bonus

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Michael Ernst

Beautiful diver's watch in a small size and with a vintage look.

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Anonymous

Absolutely satisfied! Love the look, size and feel!

Like Baby Bear's porridge, "just right"!!!

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Rory Hewitt

I LOVE this watch!

Like many others,I don't want a date, so the NH35 movement is what I'm looking for.

I have pretty small wrists and big dive watches didn't look good on me, but this one actually does - it's chunky without being bulky.

The orange over black looks great, and most importantly is VISIBLE - there's not a lot of ornamentation to confuse the eye.

The rubber strap is well made - good enough that I have caught it on my motorcycle jacket a couple of times and it's handled it perfectly.

I have several other 'budget' quality watches, but this is the oneI reach for almost every day.

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Ethan Zames

My watch is terrific, and the service is first class. The postman tossed the package with the watch onto my front porch, knocking the timing out of whack. Rather than making me go through the rigamarole of dealing with the post office, Jay simply exchanged the watch. The vintage looks absolutely kill me. I wanted a small, bling-free, vintage style dive watch - not an easy combination to find - and am thrilled with my Sheffield.

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Patrick Terhune

Very happy with the purchase. Watch is a nice size and sits really well on my wrist. Super good value and I appreciate the story behind the brand. This is my second Sheffield, the other is a GMT that I purchased from a watch show in Washington DC. Met the owner of the company who was super nice. Definitely recommend the company and their products.

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David Brittelli

Jay and Sheffield always deliver. So of the best folks in the industry.

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JC

Great watch at a reasonable price. This won't be my last Sheffield.

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John silby

Had a slight issue with original watch but contacted Jay at Sheffield and new watch was dispatched immediately replacement watch same high specs well made and extremely usable i took this timepiece to maruitus and wore the whole 3 weeks there ,dived twice once down to 90 metres the second dive was 127 metres watch never skipped a beat performed flawlessly, gained only roughly 60 seconds over a week before readjustment which is good well for me anyway the vintage vibe size look and at long last no date function is my draw to this faultless looking timepiece certainly a fan of these watches a big shout to jay out for bringing these back but keeping the vintage looks but up to date materials back to real watch fans and you ain't a real watch fan until you own a Sheffield

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N.B.

Quality product. Looks really good and functions as it it should.

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R.H.

Its a beautiful watch at a great price! Everything works as it should and its very comfortable to wear!