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Skagen SKW6006 Melbye Titanium Black IP Mesh Bracelet Watch - W06313
Ref. SKW6006
The Melbye line is Skagen's clearest argument for titanium as a dress-watch material: the case is measurably lighter than steel at the same 40mm diameter, sits at just 8mm deep, and the integrated mesh runs straight into the case without lugs, so nothing interrupts the line from dial edge to wrist. The result is a watch that disappears on the arm in the way only very thin, very light pieces do. The all-black treatment is more considered than it first appears. The matte dial reads flatly until the orange seconds track catches the light, which gives the face a quiet hierarchy — white markers and hands for legibility, orange purely for character. That contrast is the one moment of deliberate noise in an otherwise compressed design. Adjustment on the mesh slider needs no tools, just the clamping mechanism on the buckle — a small thing that matters on a bracelet worn this close to the skin, where getting the fit right by half a millimetre is worth doing.
- Reference
- SKW6006
- Brand
- Skagen
- Case size
- 40mm
- Case thickness
- 8mm
- Lug width
- 28mm
- Case material
- Titanium
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Day-date
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Mesh bracelet
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Also in 3 collections
This watch appears in All Black Watches (275), Mesh Bracelet Watches (182) and Titanium Watches (150).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 40mm suits most wrists
- 8mm is unusually slim for a 40mm case
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
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| Specification | SKW6006 | RGB10020/04 | BU10000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £169 | £169 | £169 |
| Case size | 40mm | 40mm | 40mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Mesh bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather strap |
| This watch | Closely matched | Closely matched |
Your new watch
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?
28mm. 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, though at 40mm 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 £169. 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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