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Skagen SKW6914 Signatur Black IP Bracelet Watch - W06306
Ref. SKW6914
Skagen's Signatur line is built around a single discipline: remove everything that does not need to be there. The result here is a 40mm case that sits only 7mm from the wrist to the crystal — thin enough to disappear under a shirt cuff in a way that most steel-braceletted watches simply cannot manage. The all-black execution, case and bracelet together in PVD, reads as a coherent object rather than a collection of components. At 111 grams the bracelet has enough presence to feel considered on the wrist without pulling at it. The sandblasted matte dial absorbs light rather than reflecting it, which keeps the face calm in bright conditions and makes the slim indices read cleanly at a glance. The Seiko VJ21 inside is a Japanese quartz calibre chosen for low maintenance over any kind of horological interest — it runs on a single coin cell and is largely forgotten about, which is precisely what this kind of watch asks of its movement. The 20mm quick-release pins mean the bracelet can be swapped without tools if the owner ever wants a different look.
- Reference
- SKW6914
- Brand
- Skagen
- Case size
- 40mm
- Case thickness
- 7mm
- Lug width
- 20mm
- Case material
- Black PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- VJ21
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Also in 2 collections
This watch appears in Stainless Steel Watches (2,551) and All Black Watches (275).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 40mm suits most wrists
- 7mm 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 | SKW6914 | 18640-404 | 1530437 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £105 | £99 | £115 |
| Case size | 40mm | 40mm | 40mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather strap | 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?
20mm. 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 £105. 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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