Michel Herbelin Newport Chrono Quartz 37688AG65, PVD, Black Technical Leather

Michel Herbelin Newport Chrono 37688AG65 – The brushed black of an anthracite ocean

Beneath the turbulent waves of the Atlantic, where French sailors forged indelible triumphs in 1989, lies the essence of the Newport Chrono 37688AG65. Created to honor the victory at the Newport Yacht Club Cup, this Michel Herbelin watch transcends the storms of time like an indomitable hull. Its 43-mm round case, crafted from 316L stainless steel with an anthracite PVD coating and featuring alternating mirror-polished and satin-brushed finishes, evokes the sleek silhouette of an exceptional yacht: assertive, dark, ready to time life’s fleeting moments, with a 22 mm lug-to-lug width for a smooth and generous fit on a man’s wrist.

At the heart of this marine fortress, a brushed black dial exudes intense depth, like the shadows of an ocean under the moon, punctuated by three sub-dials with rhodium-plated hands that trace their paths with surgical precision—a 1/10th-second counter, a 30-minute counter, and a small seconds sub-dial—for absolute control over the rhythm. The date at 3 o’clock, a discreet guardian, keeps watch over the passing days. Powered by a Swiss quartz movement, Caliber 5040.D (12½''' lines), it offers unwavering reliability and a serene ticking that measures both dream regattas and urban hours, paying homage to the fierce independence of the Herbelin maison, rooted in Charquemont since 1947.

A technical leather embrace, forged from sea spray

The black "techno pointe" technical leather strap, with subtle blue double stitching and a textured finish that catches the light, wraps around the wrist like the shrouds of a traditional sailboat—flexible, innovative, and weighing just 98 g for a light and dynamic presence. This timepiece for men (or for the daring soul who embraces intensity) combines everyday comfort with ocean-worthy durability, featuring a folding clasp for a secure and flawless fit. Water-resistant to 100 m, it withstands salty downpours, dives into the sea, or impromptu showers, staying true to the yachting spirit of the Newport collection. Crafted in Charquemont, the Franche-Comté cradle of French watchmaking, it bears the mark of a passionate, 100% French, and independent family, where every blue stitch and every anthracite PVD finish whispers a story of triumph and legacy.

Technical Specifications

• Round 316L stainless steel case with anthracite PVD coating – 43 mm in diameter, 22 mm lug-to-lug width
• Brushed black dial with three rhodium-plated sub-dials
• Swiss quartz movement, caliber 5040.D – Hours, minutes, chronograph (1/10th of a second, 30 minutes, small seconds), date
• Black "Techno Pointe" technical leather bracelet with blue double stitching and a folding clasp
• Water-resistant to 100 m (10 ATM)
• Weight: 98 g
• Reference: 37688AG65 – Made in France Edition

The Newport Chrono 37688AG65 isn’t just a watch: it’s a chronometer of elegant triumphs, a captivating flash of anthracite that pulses to the rhythm of your unspoken dreams. Wear it, and let the brushed black of its dial absorb the shadows of everyday life, retaining only the essential—a quartz beat that whispers: conquests are etched in fractions of a second stolen from the open sea, beneath an immortal French flag.

“At Michel Herbelin, every timepiece is like the tide: it rises, it falls, but it always carries a little bit of eternity on your wrist.”

24/48-hour express shipping, premium gift wrapping, and a 2-year international warranty included. Official Club de la Montre retailer—where French heritage becomes your ally on every wave.