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Michel Herbelin 18247AP12GD Inspiration Tan Leather Strap Watch - W03124
Ref. 18247AP12GD
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Stepping up in Michel Herbelin's range
The Inspiration line reaches back to case profiles Michel Herbelin drew in the 1950s, and the revival is faithful enough to read as archival rather than retro-inspired — the polished bezel is thin and uninterrupted, the dial clean, the sub-seconds positioned above six in the manner of dress watches from that decade. At 8.6mm the case disappears beneath a shirt cuff, which is the right test for a watch of this character. Forty millimetres is generous for a dress piece, but the slim profile keeps it from reading as a sports watch on the wrist. The tan leather pulls the whole thing slightly warm against the silver dial — a considered pairing that stops it looking purely formal. Assembly and quality checks are handled at the Herbelin workshops in Charquemont, which is worth knowing: this is a French watch finished in France, not merely designed there.
- Reference
- 18247AP12GD
- Brand
- Michel Herbelin
- Case size
- 40mm
- Case thickness
- 8.6mm
- Lug width
- 21mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Silver
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- Ronda 6004
- Functions
- Small seconds
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Tan
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Additional specifications
- Origin
- Swiss made
Also in 4 collections
This watch appears in Stainless Steel Watches (2,626), Leather Strap Watches (841), Silver Dial Watches (592) and Dress Watches (427).
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What the specifications mean
A slim watch on leather, made for wearing with a shirt.
Strengths
- 40mm suits most wrists
- 8.6mm is unusually slim for a 40mm case
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Sits in the lower half of Michel Herbelin's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 30m means keeping it away from water
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Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | 18247AP12GD | T1434101604100 | TW2Y24700 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £243 | £245 | £260 |
| Case size | 40mm | 40mm | 40mm |
| Water resistance | 30m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Leather strap | Leather strap | Leather 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?
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?
21mm. 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 men's, though at 40mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
Cheapest place to buy
F.Hinds is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference new, at £243. 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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