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Police Underlined Black Leather Strap Watch - W44144
Ref. PEWJF0005703
The Underlined collection is Police's running argument that a men's watch should read as hardware first and decoration second. At 46mm across and 14mm deep, this is unambiguously a large watch — one that sits proud of the wrist and fills the space between cuff and hand without apology. The vertically brushed grey dial earns its keep by giving the multi-register chronograph layout somewhere to breathe. Sub-dials, day and date all sit in a face that reads clearly without becoming busy, and the brushed finish keeps the whole thing from catching light in the wrong way. Against that, the raw-grain brown leather strap adds some roughness of texture that suits the industrial character of the case better than a polished alternative would. At 90 grams it has presence in the hand, though the buckle clasp means fitting is straightforward regardless.
- Reference
- PEWJF0005703
- Brand
- Police
- Case size
- 46mm
- Case thickness
- 14mm
- Lug width
- 24mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Grey
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph, Day-date
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Brown
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Learn more about Police
Police began in Italy in 1983 as an eyewear brand under the Vogue and later De Rigo groups, and built its identity on sunglasses worn by film and music figures through the 1980s and 1990s.
The watches are licensed rather than made in-house, produced under agreement by a specialist watch manufacturer and sold through jewellers and department stores alongside the eyewear and fragrance.
Design follows the label: heavy cases, dark PVD finishes, exposed screws and industrial detailing, skull and heraldic motifs, and a masculine, deliberately loud aesthetic that changes with the season rather than the decade.
Movements are quartz, occasionally multi-function, and prices sit in the fashion-watch bracket.
Taken as an accessory that matches a particular look, the range does what it sets out to. It is not a watchmaking company and does not present itself as one.
- 1983
- Founded in Italy as an eyewear brand.
- 1990
- Celebrity endorsement establishes the label internationally.
- 1997
- The licensed watch collection launches.
- 2005
- Watches expand across European jewellers.
- 2015
- Range widens into jewellery and leather goods.
Manufacturer’s guarantee
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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?
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.
What size strap does it take?
24mm. 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, 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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