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Michel Herbelin 37658AP15BL Newport Chronograph Blue Leather Strap Watch - W03133
Ref. 37658AP15BL
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The Newport line has been Michel Herbelin's signature since 1988, and this chronograph distils everything that made it — the porthole bezel with its five exposed screws, the central-lug case, the dial indices shaped to suggest ship hulls. The watch is designed and hand-assembled at the Herbelin workshops in the French Jura, with a Swiss Ronda 5040-D movement inside that captures elapsed time to a tenth of a second. At 10.5mm thick the case carries its 100m water resistance without the bulk that rating usually demands, and at 40.5mm it sits at a size that reads as a proper sports watch without dominating the wrist. The blue sunray dial shifts between shades as the light moves, and the red tips on the sub-dials and the central chronograph hand read clearly against it. The navy fabric strap, stitched in white with red topstitching, ties the whole thing together without being fussy about it — and at 78g the watch stays comfortable through a long day.
- Reference
- 37658AP15BL
- Brand
- Michel Herbelin
- Collection
- Newport
- Case size
- 40.5mm
- Case thickness
- 10.5mm
- Lug width
- 21mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Bezel
- Fixed
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- Ronda 5040-D
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date, Small seconds
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Blue
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Additional specifications
- 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), Chronograph Watches (1,354), Leather Strap Watches (1,057) and Blue Dial Watches (902).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
A slim watch on leather, made for wearing with a shirt.
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- Leather does not suit regular contact with water
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| Specification | 37658AP15BL | SUR375P1 | T127.410.16.051.01 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £315 | £320 | £319 |
| Case size | 40.5mm | 40.2mm | 40mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Leather strap | Titanium bracelet | Leather strap |
| 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?
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.
Cheapest place to buy
F.Hinds is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference new, at £315. 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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