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Michel Herbelin 1645B16 Cap Camarat Automatic Bracelet Watch - W03105
Ref. 1645B16
Sits in Michel Herbelin’s upper tier here — more premium than three quarters of the Michel Herbelin watches we list, which start at £135.
Price range £135 to £405 across 22 Michel Herbelin watches in stock.The Cap Camarat draws its character from the French Riviera of the 1970s, and the dial makes that reference immediately clear: the horizontal striping mimics a marinière, the sailor's jersey that became shorthand for that stretch of coastline. The hexagonal case, its six facets alternating between brushed and polished surfaces, and the flat bezel punctuated by decorative screws reinforce a neo-vintage sensibility that reads as considered rather than nostalgic. At 10.35mm thick, the watch sits closer to the wrist than many automatics at 40.5mm, and the integrated bracelet — its links flowing directly from the lugs and tapering toward the clasp — means there is no visual interruption between case and wrist. The alternating finish on the bracelet carries the same logic as the case facets, so the whole piece reads as a single object. The SW200-1 inside is the Swiss automatic industry's dependable standard: not glamorous, but accurate, robustly built, and straightforward for any watchmaker to service when the time comes.
- Reference
- 1645B16
- Brand
- Michel Herbelin
- Collection
- Cap Camarat
- Case size
- 40.5mm
- Case thickness
- 10.35mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Green
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- Sellita SW200-1
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Folding clasp
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Additional specifications
- Power reserve
- 41 hours
- Origin
- Swiss made
Learn more about Michel Herbelin
Michel Herbelin founded his workshop in 1947 at Charquemont, a village in the French Jura a few miles from the Swiss border, in a region that had made watch parts for generations. The company is still run by his descendants and still assembles in Charquemont, which makes it one of the few French watch brands of any age to have stayed independent.
The Newport, introduced in the late 1980s and named after the Rhode Island sailing town, is what most people know it for: a nautical-styled watch with a distinctive articulated bracelet. It has been in the range ever since and accounts for a large share of what the company sells.
- 1947
- Michel Herbelin founds the workshop at Charquemont
- 1988
- The Newport is introduced and becomes the signature line
Also in 4 collections
This watch appears in Stainless Steel Watches (3,308), Automatic Watches (1,651), Green Dial Watches (439) and Automatic Watches Under £500 (350).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch for everyday wear.
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- One of Michel Herbelin's more premium watches
Michel Herbelin 1645B16 Cap Camarat alternatives
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| Specification | 1645B16 | MTTS1F501 | 96A292 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £405 | £400 | £399 |
| Case size | 40.5mm | 41mm | 41mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather strap | Stainless steel bracelet |
| Power reserve | 41 hours | — | 42 hours |
| This watch | Closely matched | Closely matched |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Yes. At 100m it is rated for swimming and snorkelling, though not for diving.
Will the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Does it need a battery?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
How long does it run for when it's not worn?
About 41 hours fully wound — enough to survive a night off the wrist, but not a full weekend.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's.
Cheapest place to buy
F.Hinds is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference new, at £405. 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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