{"title":"Where to start","description":"\u003cp\u003eA short list for anyone new to the shop, covering quartz chronographs, everyday analogue watches, an analogue-digital, a rectangular women's watch and two retro digitals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow we picked them\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe chose these on their sales record with buyers elsewhere, not on our own sales, which we don't have yet. The CURREN 8291 and the blue-dial POEDAGAR are quartz chronographs. The NAVIFORCE NF8023 has a pyramid-textured dial on blue leather, the LIGE 89143 is gold-tone on brown leather, and the NAVIFORCE NF9163 puts hands over a digital display. For women there is the rectangular CURREN 9093, and the two retro SKMEI digitals, the 2460 on a steel bracelet and the clear-cased 2056, are unisex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCase sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost of the men's watches are large. The NF8023 is 45 mm, and the CURREN 8291 and NF9163 are 45 to 49 mm by the maker's range. The POEDAGAR chronograph is 40 mm, and LIGE publishes no case size for the 89143. The SKMEI 2460 is 41 mm and the CURREN 9093 is 23 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMovement and water resistance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll eight are quartz or digital, so there is nothing to wind. All except the SKMEI 2056 are rated 3 bar, which is fine for rain and hand-washing but not for a shower. The 2056 is rated 5 bar, which covers showers and a short swim. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/watch-water-resistance-explained\"\u003ewater resistance guide\u003c\/a\u003e explains each rating.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lige-89143","title":"LIGE 89143 Gold-Tone Quartz Watch, Leather Strap","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lige-watches\"\u003eLIGE\u003c\/a\u003e 89143 is a quartz dress watch with a gold-tone stainless steel case, a white dial with a date window and a brown leather strap. At £30 it is one of the lowest-priced watches in our range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGold and brown leather is the classic pairing for a navy suit or chinos and a blazer. Some listings call it a chronograph; it has three hands and a date, which is what you get.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand and model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLIGE 89143\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMovement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuartz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFunctions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHours, minutes, seconds, date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel, gold tone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCrystal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardened mineral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWater resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStrap\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeather, crocodile-grain print\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColourway we sell\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold case, white dial, brown strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the leather strap away from water: a soaked strap stiffens and cracks once it dries. Take the watch off for washing up, and let the strap air-dry away from a radiator if it gets caught in rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the LIGE 89143 a chronograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Some listings use the word, but the watch has three hands and a date window and no stopwatch pushers. We describe what is in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I change the strap on the LIGE 89143?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Any standard leather strap of the same lug width fits on spring bars. Measure between the lugs before you buy one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LIGE","offers":[{"title":"Gold \/ White","offer_id":60294282740057,"sku":"LL-LIGE-89143-GOLD-WHITE","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1096\/9799\/1001\/files\/lige-89143-1.jpg?v=1793405918"},{"product_id":"naviforce-nf9163","title":"NAVIFORCE NF9163 Gold Analogue-Digital Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/naviforce-watches\"\u003eNAVIFORCE\u003c\/a\u003e NF9163 puts analogue hands over a digital display on one gold dial: the hands give the time at a glance and the LCD runs the alarm, stopwatch and date. It is 45-49 mm across and 15.5 mm thick, on a gold-tone steel bracelet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a big, bright watch and it is meant to be noticed. It suits a larger wrist, a black T-shirt and dark denim more than a shirt cuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand and model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNAVIFORCE NF9163\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMovement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapanese quartz with digital module (maker's spec)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFunctions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnalogue time, digital time, alarm, stopwatch, date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCase diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45-49 mm (maker lists a range)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlloy, gold tone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCrystal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardened mineral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWater resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBracelet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel, gold tone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColourway we sell\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold case and bracelet, gold and black dial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGold-tone plating wears where the bracelet rubs a desk. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth rather than a polishing cloth, and keep it out of the shower; \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/watch-water-resistance-explained\"\u003e3 bar\u003c\/a\u003e covers splashes only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow big is the NAVIFORCE NF9163?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe maker lists a 45-49 mm case and 15.5 mm thickness. It suits wrists of about 17 cm and up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I use the digital side of the NAVIFORCE NF9163?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe four side pushers switch the LCD between time, alarm, stopwatch and date and turn on the light. The paper guide in the box lists the button order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NAVIFORCE","offers":[{"title":"Gold \/ Black","offer_id":60294282772825,"sku":"LL-NAVIFORCE-NF9163-GOLD-BLACK","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1096\/9799\/1001\/files\/naviforce-nf9163-1.jpg?v=1793405975"},{"product_id":"naviforce-nf8023","title":"NAVIFORCE NF8023 45 mm Quartz Watch, Blue Leather","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/naviforce-watches\"\u003eNAVIFORCE\u003c\/a\u003e NF8023 is a 45 mm quartz watch with a dark blue pyramid-textured dial, a date window and a blue suede-finish leather strap. It is 12.5 mm thick and weighs 75.7 g, figures from the maker's spec sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue leather with a silver case goes with grey, navy and denim. The textured dial catches light at an angle, so the watch looks different indoors and out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand and model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNAVIFORCE NF8023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMovement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuartz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFunctions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHours, minutes, seconds, date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCase diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLug width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 mm (22 mm at the buckle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75.7 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal, polished silver finish (alloy not stated by the maker)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCrystal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass (type not stated by the maker)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWater resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 bar (30 m printed on the dial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStrap\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeather, suede finish, embossed NF logo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColourway we sell\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver case, blue dial, blue strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuede-finish leather marks if it gets wet. Brush it with a dry soft toothbrush to lift the nap, and take the watch off before washing your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow big is the NAVIFORCE NF8023?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e45 mm across, 12.5 mm thick, with 23 mm lugs. It wears large and suits wrists from about 17 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I set the date on the NAVIFORCE NF8023?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePull the crown to the first click and turn it to move the date; pull to the second click to set the time. Avoid changing the date between 9 pm and 3 am.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NAVIFORCE","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ Blue","offer_id":60294282838361,"sku":"LL-NAVIFORCE-NF8023-SILVER-BLUE","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1096\/9799\/1001\/files\/naviforce-nf8023-1.jpg?v=1793405976"},{"product_id":"curren-9093","title":"CURREN 9093 Women's Rectangular Quartz Watch, Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/curren-watches\"\u003eCURREN\u003c\/a\u003e 9093 is a women's quartz watch with a 23 mm gold-tone rectangular case, a black ribbed dial and a 12 mm bracelet. It is 9 mm thick, and two small crystals sit where the 12 o'clock marker would be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGold and black looks like a vintage cocktail watch. Wear it with a silk blouse or a black dress, or stack it with one thin gold bangle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand and model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCURREN 9093\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMovement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuartz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack, ribbed centre panel, two crystals at 12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCase size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlloy, gold tone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCrystal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardened mineral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWater resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBracelet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel, gold tone, 12 mm wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColourway we sell\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold case and bracelet, black dial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGold-tone plating lasts longer if perfume and hand cream dry before the watch goes on. Take it off to wash your hands; the rating is \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/watch-water-resistance-explained\"\u003e3 bar\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow big is the CURREN 9093 case?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e23 mm, on a 12 mm bracelet. It fits slim wrists and stays neat on larger ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan the CURREN 9093 bracelet be shortened?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The links come out with a pin pusher, or any jeweller can do it in a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CURREN","offers":[{"title":"Gold \/ Black","offer_id":60294282903897,"sku":"LL-CURREN-9093-GOLD-BLACK","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1096\/9799\/1001\/files\/curren-9093-1.jpg?v=1793405918"},{"product_id":"skmei-2460","title":"SKMEI 2460 Retro Digital Watch, Steel Bracelet","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/skmei-watches\"\u003eSKMEI\u003c\/a\u003e 2460 is a retro digital watch with its four buttons on the front, an alarm and an LED backlight, on a 22 mm stainless steel bracelet. At 8.2 mm it is the second-thinnest watch we sell, after the 8 mm SKMEI 1901.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFront-mounted buttons are a 1970s detail that most digitals dropped. Wear it with a flannel shirt or a plain tee, on any wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand and model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKMEI 2460\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMovement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFunctions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlarm, stopwatch, date, LED light (maker's spec)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCase size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.2 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResin with silver finish (maker's spec)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCrystal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWater resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 bar (30 m printed on the case)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBracelet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel, 22 mm wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColourway we sell\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe front buttons sit right where water runs off your hand, so dry the watch if it gets splashed and never press a button while it is wet. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/watch-water-resistance-explained\"\u003e3 bar\u003c\/a\u003e does not cover the shower.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the SKMEI 2460 case metal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe maker's spec sheet lists the case as resin with a silver finish and the bracelet as stainless steel. That is why it weighs so little.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the SKMEI 2460's buttons on the front?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt copies the layout of 1970s digital watches. You press them with a fingertip rather than squeezing the sides.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SKMEI","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":60294283100505,"sku":"LL-SKMEI-2460-SILVER","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1096\/9799\/1001\/files\/skmei-2460-1.jpg?v=1793406031"},{"product_id":"skmei-2056","title":"SKMEI 2056 Clear Case Digital Watch, 5 Bar","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/skmei-watches\"\u003eSKMEI\u003c\/a\u003e 2056 is a 23.8 g digital watch in a clear case, 35 by 38.7 mm and 9 mm thick, with an alarm, a stopwatch and a backlight. It is rated \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/watch-water-resistance-explained\"\u003e5 bar\u003c\/a\u003e, enough for swimming at the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe clear case shows the edge of the module inside, and at 24 g you forget it is on. It works on any wrist and with anything casual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand and model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKMEI 2056\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMovement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFunctions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime, stopwatch, alarm, date, day, EL backlight, 12\/24 hour (maker spec sheet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCase size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 mm wide x 38.7 mm tall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.8 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear polycarbonate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCrystal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWater resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 bar (50 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStrap\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTPU, 16 mm wide, stainless steel buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColourway we sell\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear case, black strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eClear plastic shows grime in the corners. Scrub it gently with a soft toothbrush and warm water; at 5 bar a rinse under the tap is fine, as long as you don't press the buttons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I swim with the SKMEI 2056?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, at the surface. It is rated 5 bar (50 m). Don't press the buttons underwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill the SKMEI 2056's clear case turn yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClear plastic can yellow slowly with years of strong sun. Keeping it out of a hot car or a sunny windowsill slows that down.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SKMEI","offers":[{"title":"Clear \/ Black","offer_id":60294283133273,"sku":"LL-SKMEI-2056-CLEAR-BLACK","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1096\/9799\/1001\/files\/skmei-2056-1.jpg?v=1793406031"},{"product_id":"curren-8291","title":"CURREN 8291 Leather Chronograph Watch with Date","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/curren-watches\"\u003eCURREN\u003c\/a\u003e 8291 is a quartz chronograph with three sub-dials, a date and a leather strap, 12 mm thick. We sell it in rose gold with a coffee-brown dial and strap, the colourway in every image on this page. The stopwatch counts tenths of a second.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRose gold and coffee brown is a warm pairing for brown boots, tweed and knitwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand and model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCURREN 8291\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMovement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuartz chronograph\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFunctions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChronograph (1\/10 s, seconds and minutes counters), date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCase diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45-49 mm (maker lists a range)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCrystal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardened mineral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWater resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStrap\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeather with metal keeper plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColourway we sell\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRose gold case, coffee-brown dial, dark brown strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRunning the stopwatch for hours drains the battery faster, so stop and reset it when you're done. Keep the leather strap dry; \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/watch-water-resistance-explained\"\u003e3 bar\u003c\/a\u003e is rain only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the CURREN 8291 a working chronograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The pushers start, stop and reset the stopwatch, and the three sub-dials count tenths of a second, seconds and minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow big is the CURREN 8291?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe maker lists a 45-49 mm case range and 12 mm thickness. It wears large.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CURREN","offers":[{"title":"Rose \/ Coffee","offer_id":60294283329881,"sku":"LL-CURREN-8291-ROSE-COFFEE","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1096\/9799\/1001\/files\/curren-8291-1.jpg?v=1793405918"},{"product_id":"poedagar-chronograph","title":"POEDAGAR 40 mm Two-Tone Chronograph, Blue Dial","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/poedagar-watches\"\u003ePOEDAGAR\u003c\/a\u003e is a 40 mm quartz chronograph with a blue sunray dial, gold Roman numerals and a silver-and-gold stainless steel bracelet. A 24-hour sun-and-moon dial sits at 3 o'clock, and the hands carry lume for reading in the dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo-tone steel and gold numerals make it a dressy watch that still copes with a weekday. Wear it with a grey suit, or with a navy jumper and chinos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand and model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePOEDAGAR chronograph, blue dial (no model number published)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMovement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuartz chronograph\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue sunray, gold Roman numerals, crystal-set markers, decorative open window at 6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSub-dials\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinute counter at 9, 24-hour sun-and-moon indicator at 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCase diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 mm (maker's figure)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published by the maker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCrystal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardlex mineral (maker's spec)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWater resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 bar (3 ATM, maker's spec)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBracelet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel, silver with gold-tone centre links\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHands and minute-track dots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColourway we sell\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver and gold case, blue dial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 3 ATM rating covers rain, hand-washing and a car wash, the maker's own examples; it does not cover showers. Wipe the gold centre links dry so water spots don't dull them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat size is this POEDAGAR chronograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e40 mm across, as the maker states. The maker does not publish the thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the open window at 6 on this POEDAGAR chronograph showing the movement?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a decorative wheel under a gold bridge. The movement is quartz.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"POEDAGAR","offers":[{"title":"Silver and gold \/ Blue","offer_id":60294283362649,"sku":"LL-POEDAGAR-CHRONO-40-SILVER-AND-GOLD-BLUE","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1096\/9799\/1001\/files\/poedagar-chronograph-1.jpg?v=1793406032"}],"url":"https:\/\/lumeandlug.com\/collections\/bestsellers.oembed","provider":"Lume \u0026 Lug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}