SKL Black Steel Arabic Dial

The SKL Black Steel Arabic Dial is a Seiko Mod watch with an Arabic dial. It is mounted on a steel case with a fluted bezel. Its anthracite dial is halfway between black and grey. Dark enough to wear with a suit, light enough to read the silver Indo-Arabic numerals. This is the most understated version of the collection. The one that takes the Arabic dial from daring to discreet elegance. The five-row jubilee bracelet softens the whole. A men's watch that speaks softly, but gets noticed.

An anthracite dial with Arabic numerals

The slate grey has a sunburst finish. The rays emanate from the center and catch the light with the slightest movement of the wrist. The applied Indo-Arabic numerals stand out in silver, with the date window at three o'clock. The fluted bezel reflects light in facets. The 316L stainless steel case is available in 36 and 39 mm, under a sapphire crystal. The transparent case back reveals the mechanism. On the wrist, the anthracite reacts like suit fabric: plain from afar, nuanced up close. The five-row jubilee, polished on the central links, slides under the sleeve without snagging.

The Seiko NH35 automatic movement

This Seiko Mod features a genuine NH35 movement, manufactured in Japan by Seiko Instruments. It is a 24-jewel automatic movement, beating at 21,600 vibrations per hour, with 41 hours of power reserve. It can be wound both by wearing and by the crown, and the second hand stops during setting. Stated accuracy is between -20 and +40 seconds per day, which is standard for the caliber.

When to wear this anthracite watch

In the office, it slides under a cuff without snagging. On a light shirt, the deep grey structures the outfit. In the evening, the fluted bezel takes over under the lights. Water-resistant to 5 ATM, it can withstand showering and surface swimming. Just avoid diving with it. When traveling, it's the single watch that covers the whole week without looking out of place anywhere.

Giving an Arabic dial watch as a gift

This is the gift for someone who already owns a black watch and a blue watch. Anthracite doesn't duplicate anything. The Arabic dial provides uniqueness, and the sober grey makes it wearable every day. Guaranteed for 3 years, delivered in its SKL case.

What watch size to choose

The 39 mm is suitable for wrists measuring 17 to 19 centimeters. The 36 mm, more compact, makes it a unisex watch that can also be worn on a feminine wrist. The strap can be shortened link by link by a watchmaker.