Black is back
Check out these gorgeous timepieces for an unfussy and chic look
FOR the winter season these men’s watches offer simple elegant design and the sobriety of black for an unfussy look that is more stylish than ever.
Whether they be sports-, urban- or retro-inspired, they will strike a chord with horology and fashion enthusiasts eager to embrace the trend for effortless chic, which has been a feature of runway shows over the last few seasons.
Here are six totallook black watches, which might arrive just in time under the Christmas tree on Dec 25.
The Cap Camarat by Michel Herbelin
Michel Herbelin has added a new look for its three hands/date Cap Camarat, a sporty, retro-styled automatic, which is presented in a fully black version for the first time. The 40.5mm case is covered with black DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon), as are the bezel and the bracelet.
These details are perfectly matched by the dial, which is also in black. The model features a Swiss automatic movement, with hours, minutes, seconds, and date functions, along with a power reserve of 38 hours.
The Tissot Seastar 1000
Chronograph
The Tissot brand has presented its Seastar 1000 Chronograph with a black PVD-coated stainless steel case, a black dial and a black rubber bracelet.
Notwithstanding its chic design, this model is still a highperformance diving watch with water resistance of up to 30 bars, a Swiss automatic quartz movement, a unidirectional bezel, and luminescent hands and markings.
The Classics Index Automatic black by Frédérique Constant
Frédérique Constant has equipped this version of its Classics Index Automatic with a black titanium PVD-coated case, water resistance of up to five bars, a black dial with appliqué black indexes, handpolished black hands, and a strap in matte black sports leather. In fact, everything about the outside of this artfully styled watch is black. Inside it offers an FC303 automatic movement with hours, minutes, seconds, and date functions, and a power reserve of 38 hours.
The GM-5600B-1ER by G-Shock
Offering the shock resistance and resilience of the GShock tradition, the GM-5600B-1ER is distinguished by all-black and retro styling. Equipped with a steel and resin case and a resin bracelet, it offers a wide range of functions: an automatic calendar, a 1/100s stopwatch, flash alerts, a buzzer alarm, and a countdown feature to remind you of important events and appointments. All of this with water resistance of up to 20 bars.
The Subtitled VII by AllSaints
AllSaints has presented the Subtitled VII, black & black, which is designed to appeal to horology and fashion enthusiasts alike.
Equipped with a black PVDcoated case, the model is distinguished by its stainless steel strap, which has each link wrapped in black leather.
Among the other features are a matte black dial with grey indexes and grey high luminosity hands.
The Lotus Chrono 18668/1
Lotus has also concocted an all black look for one of its best-loved models, the Chrono 18668/1. Fully black, this latest chronograph is equipped with a stainless steel case and bracelet, and a black dial, which make it an elegant choice for day-to-day wear and formal occasions. – AFP-Relaxnews