Lowest New Price: USD $68.00
Features :
- Quartz movement
- Mineral crystal
- Case diameter: 35 mm
- Stainless-steel case; Charcoal gray dial
- Water-resistant to 99 feet (30 M)
Polished and distinguished. This men's watch is made with vertically brushed stainless steel links and a round case. The sunray grey dial is layered and features chrome indicators and hands.
Amazon.com Product Description
Subdued yet elegant, this Skagen men's Charcoal Gray watch pairs beautifully with daytime casual and business wear, as well as with sharp evening apparel. Constructed with a 35-millimeter stainless steel case, a stainless steel bezel, and a 20-millimeter stainless steel link band, the timepiece also features a durable mineral window that protects the charcoal gray face. Silver-tone hour indexes decorate the face, as well as Arabic numerals at six and 12 o'clock, marked by complementing silver-tone hour and minute hands. In addition, this quartz-movement watch is water resistant to 99 feet.
Customer Reviews
How to adjust the wristband for this time piece... (2010-04-17)
I just got my watch and will return later to review its performance. But it's a little harsh to criticize people for having trouble with taking the links out. I was vexed and frustrated for the first 15 minutes until I figured out the key. So I'm here to help the rest of the mortal world with this really quite simple exercise.
You need tools you have around the house: (1) a small paper clip, bent open on one end so it has an "L" shape before coming to the end, and (2) some kind of "hammer." Not a real hammer; I used a ball point pen that had just enough mass to enable it to tap.
You have to deal with TWO sets of pins with these kinds of wrist bands: The initial larger pins that are connected to the clasping device, and the smaller pins that are part of the link system.
First, make sure you have a safe work environment because you don't want to lose these pins. Use a well lighted desk away from carpeting and perhaps a piece of paper to put things on.
Now, the first set of pins (that connect the clasp) are the larger ones, and are spring loaded. You'll use your paper clip to compress one end of the pin and then pull laterally on the clasp and the pin pulls out. This part is super easy. But these spring loaded pins love to richochet across the room so user beware.
Now, to get the pins out for the link pieces that have the arrows on them: Turn the watch band on it's side and angle it up a little so the pin has a place to exit in the direction of the arrow. Stick the tip of your "L" shaped paperclip against the top other end (the top) of the pin and tap it gently but firmly 3 or 4 times. It'll start to emerge from the bottom side. Before you pull it all the way out, do this to the next pin (you need to pull out 2 pins in order to take out 1 link). Then just pull the pins out. PUT THEM IN THE BOX THE WATCH CAME IN SO THEY DON'T ROLL AWAY. When you have enough links out (and remember to do the same number on each side of the clasp if possible) simple reverse the process. Push the smaller pins back through the link pieces, turn the wristband on it's side and insert the smaller pink into the link from the side it exited. You'll notice that one end of the smaller pin is a little larger... insert the OTHER end of the pin in, slide it through the link, and tap it into place with your paperclip and hammer.
Interestingly, the spring loaded pins are tricker to put back than they are to take out, while the smaller pins are the opposite. When reassembling the larger pin, you'll want to use one of those very small screwdrivers, or something similar. Push the pin through the link piece first and anchor it onto one of the holes in the link, then use your screwdriver to compress the pin so that you can slide the tab of the clasp piece over the other end of the pin. It will "find" the hole and snap into place.
Boy, I wish I could charge $10 for each one of these, because once you figure out how easy it is, it's really a cinch. Hope that help the rest of us normal people!
Light, minimalistic, and still classy (2008-06-20)
I love this watch. It's light, it's visually simple and elegant, it goes well with dressier outfits or casual outfits, and it does what I need: it tells time. No extra bells and whistles cluttering it up.
As one other buyer commented, the band is difficult to adjust. There are long pins holding each link in place. The pins have to be pushed out. I had a jeweler do it. They have a tool specific for that purpose. Only cost me $10.
Great Watch, Great Price, Early Delivery (2008-01-04)
I researched the price on this watch all over the internet and Amazon had the lowest price. It was due for delivery on 1-5-08 and I received it on 1-2. It is a beautiful watch, slim design and just my taste. This morning I took it to have the band adjusted and it took all of 2 minutes at a local watch repair shop (was charged $6 for this). Could not have been a better shoping experience...and the shipping was free...
Great Watch-Love it! (2007-12-29)
This is the second Skagen watch I am buying for my husband and he loved both of them. The slim design looks really chic, plus it truly is a gorgeous watch. His first one lasted about 4.5 years and after the second battery change started going behind, so I gave him this one for Christmas. He loves it and you can get the wristband adjusted for free in any department store which carries the brand (I know for sure Von Maur and Nordstrom). They use special tool to take links of the wristband so I wouldn't recommend attempting to adjust it yourself.
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