HERBELIN’s Newport Chronograph automatic has an elegant new look inspired by the futuristic architecture of stealth ships.
The steel case, 43.5 millimetres in diameter, is both brushed and polished to emphasise its three-faceted outline. The push-pieces, now faceted and rectangular in shape, are located on either side of the conical crown, accentuating the geometry of the case. Subtly combining black with a deep blue, it anchors its naval spirit in the urban world.
A functional instrument adapted to numerous activities, this automatic Newport chronograph can record elapsed times up to 12 hours. Three dedicated sub-dials at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock display minute and hour counters and a small seconds hand. The chronograph’s range of functionalities would not be complete without a date window. Displayed at 4:30, it is the perfect reconciliation of discretion with legibility.
This HERBELIN timepiece is water-resistant to 100 metres and boasts a 62-hour power reserve, and powered by a Swiss made automatic mechanical movement (Sellita SW510), oscillating at 28,800 vibrations per hour and incorporating 27 jewels. Its oscillating weight with “HERBELIN” engraving is visible through the transparent case back including Made in France.
Designed, engineered, assembled by hand, adjusted, and inspected at the HERBELIN workshops in the Jura mountains of the Franche-Comté region, this finely-tuned new watch highlights the excellence of traditional French watchmaking expertise passed down from father to son for 75 years.
Technical Specifications:
Case:
• 316L stainless steel with a polished and brushed finish
• bezel in 316L circular brushed stainless steel decorated with screws
• transparent caseback, sapphire crystal
• conical crown engraved with a ship’s wheel
• diameter: 43.5 mm; thickness: 14.20 mm
• water-resistant to 100 metres
Dial:
• plain black
• tapered and faceted hour markers in rhodium-plated steel with luminescent coating
• rhodium-plated steel hour and minute hands with luminescent coating
• 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock, 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock, small seconds counter at 9 o’clock
• date window at 4:30
Functions:
• hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph
Strap:
• black leather with blue stitching, rounded in the middle, folding clasp
Movement:
• Swiss automatic Sellita SW510 with complications
• 27 jewels, 28,800 vibrations per hour
• “Herbelin”-engraved oscillating weight
• 62-hour power reserve
Price:
• SRP £2,249.00
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