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Michel Herbelin 16922BP15 Newport Slim Gold Tone Bracelet Watch - W03108
Ref. 16922BP15
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Stepping up in Michel Herbelin's range
The Newport collection dates to 1988, and the Slim is what happens when Herbelin turns that original silhouette back on itself and asks what can be removed. The screws leave the bezel; the dial sheds ornament; the case comes in under 6mm — a first for Newport. What remains are the things considered non-negotiable: the engraved bezel, the central lugs, and the crown bearing the ship's wheel that has identified the line from the beginning. Every piece is assembled by hand at Herbelin's Charquemont workshops and passed through 65 quality-control points before it leaves, a process the atelier has maintained since 1947. At 32mm and that slimness, this sits quietly on the wrist — the gold PVD case and bracelet read as a single continuous piece rather than a watch on a strap, and the deep blue dial gives the whole thing some depth without disturbing the calm. The moonphase complication is the one concession to decoration, and on a dial this spare it carries its weight without overcrowding.
- Reference
- 16922BP15
- Brand
- Michel Herbelin
- Case size
- 32mm
- Lug width
- 17mm
- Case material
- Gold PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- Ronda 774
- Functions
- Moonphase
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Mesh bracelet
- Strap colour
- Gold
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Additional specifications
- Weight
- 72g
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 6 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (2,703), Watches Under 37mm (1,752), Women's Watches (1,672), Blue Dial Watches (902), Gold Watches (705) and Mesh Bracelet Watches (246).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 32mm wears small and slips under any cuff
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
Worth knowing
- 30m means keeping it away from water
Michel Herbelin 16922BP15 Newport Slim Gold alternatives
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| Specification | 16922BP15 | AR11642 | 1502867 |
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| Price | £330 | £329 | £279 |
| Case size | 32mm | 32mm | 32mm |
| Water resistance | 30m | 50m | 30m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Mesh bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
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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?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
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?
17mm. 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.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as women's.
Cheapest place to buy
F.Hinds is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference new, at £330. 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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