Michel Herbelin Newport Quartz Date 12288A15BL, Blue Textile Strap

Michel Herbelin Newport Quartz Date 12288A15BL – The textile-like azure of an eternal harbor

Beneath the shimmering waves of the Atlantic Ocean, where French yachts achieved unforgettable triumphs in 1989, lies the essence of the Newport Quartz Date 12288A15BL. Created to celebrate the victory in the Newport Yacht Club Cup, this Michel Herbelin watch transcends the tides of time like a triumphant breeze. Its 40.5 mm round case, crafted from polished and satin-finished 316L stainless steel and adorned with a bezel featuring five screws reminiscent of a ship’s portholes, evokes the sleek silhouette of an exceptional yacht: assertive, airy, ready to mark life’s fleeting moments, with a lug-to-lug width of 21 mm for a fluid and generous fit on the masculine wrist.

At the heart of this marine timepiece, a deep blue dial with a sunburst finish and gradient effect radiates a velvety intensity, like the reflections of the horizon beneath the setting sun, punctuated by luminescent hour markers and hands shaped like boat hulls that trace their course with poetic precision. The date window at 3 o’clock, a discreet guardian, keeps watch over the passing days, while the “NEWPORT” inscription at 6 o’clock whispers the name of Rhode Island’s legendary port. Powered by a Swiss quartz movement, Caliber 715 (11½ 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 Herbelin house, anchored in Charquemont since 1947.

A textile embrace, woven from winds and seafaring traditions

The navy blue fabric strap, accented with white stitching and two subtle red topstitches, wraps around the wrist like the shrouds of a traditional sailboat—flexible, breathable, and weighing just 62 g for a light, dynamic feel. This piece for men (or for the sailor at heart who transcends gender) combines everyday comfort with marine-grade durability, featuring a traditional pin buckle for a secure and comfortable fit. Water-resistant to 100 m, it defies salt spray, coastal downpours, and spontaneous dives, staying true to the yachting spirit of the Newport collection. The fluted crown, engraved with a ship’s wheel, adds a touch of artisanal authenticity. Forged in Charquemont, the Franche-Comté cradle of French watchmaking, it bears the mark of a passionate, 100% French, and independent family, where every stitch and every shade of blue whispers a story of triumph and legacy.

Technical Specifications

• Round 316L stainless steel case – 40.5 mm in diameter, 21 mm lug-to-lug width
• Dome-shaped, anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Deep blue dial with a gradient and sunburst finish, featuring luminescent hour markers and hands shaped like boat hulls
• Swiss quartz movement, caliber 715 – Hours, minutes, seconds, date
• Navy blue fabric bracelet with white stitching and red topstitching, pin buckle
• Water-resistant to 100 m (10 ATM)
• Weight: 62 g
• Reference: 12288A15BL – Made in France Edition

The Newport Quartz Date 12288A15BL is not just a watch: it is a guardian of nautical moments, a captive gradient of blue that pulses to the rhythm of your unspoken dreams. Wear it, and let the nautical fabric of its strap absorb the shadows of everyday life, retaining only what matters most—a quartz beat that whispers: horizons are conquered through dates etched on the open sea, beneath an immortal French flag.

"At Michel Herbelin, every tick-tock is a wave: it rises, it falls, but it always carries a little bit of the ocean 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 with every tide.