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Limit 5988 Expanding Bracelet Watch - W7779
Ref. 5988
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Stepping up in Limit's range
The Classic range is Limit's long-running line of no-fuss dress watches built for the British market — modest in scale, traditional in layout, and meant to sit beneath a shirt cuff without drawing attention to themselves. At 35mm and just 8mm deep, this one does exactly that. The white dial carries full Arabic numerals in black against the clean ground, which keeps it readable at a glance without any fussiness. What makes the bracelet worth noting is that it expands rather than fastens: you pull it over the hand and it contracts onto the wrist by itself, with no clasp to align and no links to remove. For a watch worn and removed daily, that turns out to matter more than it sounds.
- Reference
- 5988
- Brand
- Limit
- Case size
- 35mm
- Case thickness
- 8mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- White
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Manufacturer’s guarantee
Your new watch
Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Will the glass scratch?
It can, over time. Mineral glass handles daily wear but will pick up fine scratches that sapphire would not.
Does it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's, though at 35mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
Cheapest place to buy
F.Hinds is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so 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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