Michel Herbelin Newport Quartz Date 12288A15GD, Stainless Steel, Leather, Gold

Michel Herbelin Newport Quartz Date 12288A15GD – The Gradient Azure of an Eternal Harbor

Beneath the shimmering waves of the Atlantic Ocean, where French yachts carved out unforgettable triumphs in 1989, lies the essence of the Newport Quartz Date 12288A15GD. Created to celebrate the victory at 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 slender bezel reminiscent of a ship’s portholes, embodies the sleek architecture 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 a man’s wrist.

At the heart of this marine timepiece, an intense gradient blue dial unfolds with a velvety depth, like the depths of the horizon beneath the setting sun, punctuated by a date window at 3 o’clock that discreetly keeps watch over the passing days. The rhodium-plated hour markers and hands trace their path with poetic precision, 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, rooted in Charquemont since 1947.

A golden leather embrace, weathered by the spray of victory

The gold leather strap, hand-stitched with artisanal precision, wraps around the wrist like the sheets of an ancient sail—supple, weathered by the winds, and weighing just 58 g for a light yet luxurious feel. This timepiece 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 withstands 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 shade of blue and every gold stitch whispers a story of victory 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
• Blue gradient dial with a date window at 3 o'clock
• Swiss quartz movement, caliber 715 – Hours, minutes, seconds, date
• Gold leather bracelet with a traditional pin buckle
• Water-resistant to 100 m (10 ATM)
• Weight: 58 g
• Reference: 12288A15GD – Made in France Edition

The Newport Quartz Date 12288A15GD 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 gold-colored leather 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."

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