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Sekonda 1794 Black Fabric Strap Watch - W31440
Ref. 1794
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A straightforward black-on-black casual watch with no pretension about what it is. The PVD case and matching fabric strap read as a coordinated whole rather than an afterthought, and at 42mm it sits with enough presence to hold its own without dominating a smaller wrist. The nylon strap is the practical choice here — it breathes in warm weather, adjusts simply with the buckle, and takes rougher daily wear better than most metal bracelets at this end of the market.
- Reference
- 1794
- Brand
- Sekonda
- Case size
- 42mm
- Case material
- Black PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Fabric strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Learn more about Sekonda
Sekonda was created in 1966, not as a manufacturer but as an export label. The Soviet state watch combine ChasProm needed a name under which to sell its output in the West, and Sekonda became that name — watches built at the First Moscow Watch Factory and the Petrodvorets Watch Factory in Leningrad, arriving in British shops as Sekonda rather than Poljot or Raketa.
That origin explains a curiosity of the vintage market: open a late-1960s Sekonda and you will often find a Poljot movement inside, stamped Made in USSR.
The quartz era changed the arrangement. Cheap, accurate Japanese movements undercut Soviet mechanical production, and after the breakup of the Soviet Union the brand cut its Russian ties entirely, moving manufacturing to Hong Kong in 1993.
What did not change was the position: reliable watches at prices most people do not have to think about. Sekonda had become the leading watch brand in the UK by 1988 and has stayed there, selling over a million watches a year, with Seksy, One and Xpose covering fashion and outdoor styles.
The brand is owned by Time Products, which also owns Accurist and Limit.
- 1966
- Created by ChasProm as an export name for Soviet watches.
- 1988
- Becomes the UK's leading watch brand.
- 1993
- Production moves to Hong Kong after Soviet ties end.
- 2014
- Owner Time Products acquires Accurist.
- 2026
- Sixty years of selling over a million watches a year in Britain.
Also in 4 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (4,007), Stainless Steel Watches (2,833), Watches Under £100 (631) and All Black Watches (292).
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Sekonda 1794 Black Fabric Strap alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | 1794 | W-218HD-3AVEF | R2327CX9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £25 | £29 | £30 |
| Case size | 42mm | 44.4mm | 40mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 100m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Fabric strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Silicone strap |
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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.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
It can, over time. Mineral glass handles daily wear but will pick up fine scratches that sapphire would not.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedCheapest place to buy
F.Hinds is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
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