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Henry London HLS65-0005 AMOLED Black Leather Strap Smartwatch - W47281
Ref. HLS65-0005
Henry London has long traded on a classic British aesthetic — cathedral-style hands, heritage-inflected dials — so this smartwatch represents a deliberate step sideways. The AMOLED display replaces any pretence of a traditional dial, and the exercise is to see how far the brand's design language can carry a connected device before it stops reading as a watch at all. At 8mm thick it wears closer to a dress watch than anything the smartwatch category usually produces, and the stitched leather strap with its stainless pin buckle reinforces that. On the wrist it sits flat enough to disappear under a shirt cuff, which most devices in this category will not. The 43mm round case keeps proportion sensible for a screen that needs surface area to be legible, and 32g means it is not the kind of thing you are aware of by mid-afternoon. The AMOLED panel is its own light source, so the lume entry in the table is effectively academic — visibility in the dark depends on the display staying active, not on anything stored in the dial. The always-on mode addresses that, and the 40-plus built-in watch faces let the owner choose how traditional or how digital the thing looks on any given day.
- Reference
- HLS65-0005
- Brand
- Henry London
- Case size
- 43mm
- Case thickness
- 8mm
- Lug width
- 20mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Date, Backlight, Bluetooth, Step counter, Heart rate, Digital display, Heart rate monitor
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 49mm
Also in 3 collections
This watch appears in Stainless Steel Watches (2,551), Leather Strap Watches (825) and Watches Under £100 (482).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
A slim watch on leather, made for wearing with a shirt.
Strengths
- 8mm is unusually slim for a 43mm case
- 49mm lug-to-lug keeps the 43mm case wearable
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 30m means keeping it away from water
- 43mm sits at the larger end
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| Specification | HLS65-0005 | 30040 | 7253 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £70 | £75 | £70 |
| Case size | 43mm | 43mm | 44mm |
| Water resistance | 30m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Leather strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Silicone strap |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
No. At 30m it will survive rain and handwashing, but not submersion of any kind.
Will the glass scratch?
It can, over time. Mineral glass handles daily wear but will pick up fine scratches that sapphire would not.
Does it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
What size strap does it take?
20mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Will it fit my wrist?
Lug-to-lug is 49mm, which suits wrists from roughly 16.5cm (6½ inches) upward.
Lug-to-lug decides fit more than case diameter does.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as unisex, and at this size it suits any wrist that takes the dimensions.
Cheapest place to buy
F.Hinds is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference new, at £70. There is nothing to compare it against today.
Who are F.Hinds?
F.Hinds has been run by the same family since 1856 and is now in its fifth generation, with more than 115 shops across England and Wales. They are a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council and an Authorised Diamond Dealer.
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