SKL Crystal Green Arabic Dial

The SKL Crystal Green Arabic Dial is a Seiko Mod watch with an Arabic dial that doesn't aim for discretion. Its sunray green dial serves as a setting for Indo-Arabic numerals encrusted with crystals. Every flick of the wrist makes them sparkle. This tradition of the ornate dial comes from the Gulf markets, where watches are worn as jewelry. The steel case with a fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet remain classic, allowing the dial to take center stage. A piece with character, somewhere between a watch and jewelry.

A green dial set with crystals

The green is crafted with sunray patterns that darken towards the edge of the dial. The Indo-Arabic numerals are set with cut crystals, applied, with the date at three o'clock. The fluted 316L steel bezel multiplies reflections. Two diameters to choose from, 36 or 39 mm, under sapphire glass, with a transparent case back revealing the mechanism. Depending on the lighting, the crystals go from a subtle shimmer to a clear brilliance. Without ever looking gaudy, thanks to the green background that tempers them. The jubilee clasp is forgotten once adjusted.

A genuine Seiko movement inside

The NH35 caliber that powers this Seiko Mod comes from Seiko Instruments' Japanese workshops. Automatic, 24 jewels, 21,600 vibrations per hour, 41 hours of power reserve. Winding is done by wearing or with the crown, and the hacking seconds feature allows for precise setting. Accuracy between -20 and +40 seconds per day, the caliber's standard.

When to wear it

This is primarily an evening watch: dinner, wedding, celebration. The crystals work better under artificial lights than anywhere else. During the day, it elevates a simple outfit, a white shirt or a dark polo. Its 5 ATM water resistance allows for showering and surface swimming. Just avoid diving with it. For a wedding guest, it dresses up a plain suit better than a pocket square.

A memorable gift idea

To offer a crystal-set watch is to offer a piece of jewelry that tells time. The Arabic dial makes it unique, and the green distinguishes it from the eternal black dials. For a milestone birthday or an achievement, it makes a memorable gift. 3-year warranty, in its SKL case.

36 or 39 mm, how to decide

The 39 mm is ideal for wrists 17 centimeters and larger. The 36 mm plays the jewelry card. More compact, it makes it a unisex watch, often worn by women with this type of dial. The jubilee links are easily removable for adjustment.