Michel Herbelin Newport Chrono Quartz 37688B35, Blue Gradient Stainless Steel

Michel Herbelin Newport Chrono 37688B35 – The blue gradation of a victorious ocean

Beneath the turbulent waves of the Atlantic, where French yachts forged indelible triumphs in 1989, lies the essence of the Newport Chrono 37688B35. 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 in 316L stainless steel, with finishes alternating between mirror-polished and satin-brushed, evokes the sleek silhouette of an exceptional yacht: assertive, airy, ready to chronograph life’s fleeting moments, with a lug-to-lug width of 22 mm for a fluid and generous fit on a man’s wrist.

At the heart of this marine fortress, a blue dial with a gradient—from deep black at the center to an intense blue at the edges—unfolds a hypnotic depth, like the ocean’s abyss beneath the moon, punctuated by three sub-dials with rhodium-plated hands that trace their paths with surgical precision—a 1/10th-second sub-dial, 30-minute counter, and small seconds—for absolute mastery of 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 (12 ½''' lignes), it offers unwavering reliability and a serene ticking that measures both dream regattas and urban hours, paying homage to the fierce independence of the House of Herbelin, rooted in Charquemont since 1947.

A steel embrace, forged from the spray of victory

The integrated 316L stainless steel bracelet, featuring Newport’s signature H-shaped links meticulously hand-stitched, wraps around the wrist like the shrouds of a traditional sailboat—robust, fluid, and weighing 162 g for a bold 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 shade of blue and every polish whispers a story of triumph and heritage.

Technical Specifications

• Round 316L stainless steel case – 43 mm in diameter, 22 mm between lugs
• Blue gradient dial (deep black in the center) 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
• Integrated 316L stainless steel bracelet, folding clasp
• Water-resistant to 100 m (10 ATM)
• Weight: 162 g
• Reference: 37688B35 – Made in France Edition

The Newport Chrono 37688B35 is not just a watch: it is a chronometer of elegant triumphs, a captivating ocean gradient that pulses to the rhythm of your unspoken dreams. Wear it, and let the intense blue of its dial absorb the shadows of everyday life, retaining only what matters most—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.