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Michel Herbelin 18397AP08B Equinoxe Mesh Bracelet Watch - W03125
Ref. 18397AP08B
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Stepping up in Michel Herbelin's range
The Equinoxe is a longstanding line in Herbelin's French catalogue built around a single design idea: that the case and bracelet should read as one unbroken form rather than two components joined. The rounded lugs carry that intention literally, arcing down into the mesh in a continuous curve that removes any visible transition between case and band. At 34mm the dial has room to do two things at once — sunburst guilloché at the centre catches raking light differently from the circularly brushed perimeter, so the surface shifts as the wrist moves without any applied decoration to make it do so. Elongated Roman numerals keep the reading clean. The Ronda 6004.D movement chosen for this collection has a strong reliability record across long service intervals, which matters in a watch worn daily and adjusted seldom. The Milanese bracelet fastens by sliding the clasp along the band itself, meaning the fit is continuous rather than locked to a set of fixed positions — a detail that suits the slim 6.15mm profile well, since a case this flat benefits from a bracelet that sits flush rather than one that stacks.
- Reference
- 18397AP08B
- Brand
- Michel Herbelin
- Case size
- 34mm
- Case thickness
- 6.15mm
- Lug width
- 16mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Silver
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- Ronda 6004.D
- Functions
- Date, Small seconds
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Mesh bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Folding clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Also in 5 collections
This watch appears in Stainless Steel Watches (2,626), Watches Under 37mm (1,382), Women's Watches (1,311), Silver Dial Watches (592) and Mesh Bracelet Watches (185).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 34mm wears small and slips under any cuff
- 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
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
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| Specification | 18397AP08B | 19334-334 | BU9127 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £175 | £179 | £179 |
| Case size | 34mm | 34mm | 34mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Mesh bracelet | Titanium bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| 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?
Showering yes, swimming no. 50m covers splashes and brief immersion, but a swimming stroke generates well above the pressure that figure describes.
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?
16mm. 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, though at 34mm 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 £175. 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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