The French watchmaking house HERBELIN before profited from the 30th anniversary of its iconic Newport collection, created in 1988, to completely redesign its automatic chronograph. Striking with its new look inspired by the futuristic architecture of stealth ships, it was launched as a limited edition. Today, it arrives in the collection, adorned with a new dress code. Subtly combining black with a deep blue, it anchors its marine spirit in the urban world. Sport-chic in all circumstances, this timepiece is for city dwellers for whom every minute counts.
DNA PRESERVED
Polished and brushed to highlight its three-faceted cut, the steel case features a diameter of 43.5 millimeters. Framing a conical crown, the pushers adopt a faceted rectangular shape, reinforcing the case's geometry. Discreetly engraved "Newport" and punctuated by five screws evoking sailboat winches, the bezel, matching the case, reveals a dial that balances, in perfect harmony, numerous practical daily functions.
Adorned with a solid black background, the tapered and faceted indices are meticulously set within the minute track. The entire composition is animated by a set of rhodium-plated steel hands, partially coated with luminescent material, mirroring the imposing indices, for optimal legibility.
AUTOMATIC PILOTING
Functional for a multitude of activities, this automatic Chronograph Newport measures times up to 12 hours. Three sub-dials, positioned at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock respectively, are dedicated to displaying minutes, hours, and small seconds. The range of functionalities would not be complete without the presence of a date window. Indicated at 4:30, it remains as discreet as possible without compromising readability.
Water-resistant to 100 meters, this HERBELIN timepiece features a black leather strap stitched with blue. Domed in the center and with a deployant clasp, it perfectly completes its elegance through meticulous attention to detail.
Boasting a 62-hour power reserve, this Newport chronograph features a Swiss-made mechanical automatic movement (Sellita SW510), oscillating at 28,800 vibrations per hour and equipped with 27 jewels. Visible through a transparent case back, it reveals a HERBELIN engraved oscillating weight. Made in France as it was designed, conceived, hand-assembled, adjusted, and controlled in the workshops of maison HERBELIN located in the Jura massif in Franche-Comté, this new powerhouse highlights traditional French watchmaking expertise passed down from father to son for over 75 years.
Engineered to master every situation, it is a reliable companion for conquering the race against time. Much like Oscar-winning actor Jean Dujardin, who had the privilege of testing it in advance during the film NOVEMBRE.
Full Specifications
Case
- 316L polished and brushed stainless steel
- circular brushed 316L stainless steel bezel with decorative screws
- Transparent screw-down case back, sapphire crystal
- diameter: 33 mm; thickness: 7,1 mm
- conical crown, engraved with a marine wheel
- diameter: 43,5 mm; thickness: 14.20 mm
- Water resistant up to 100 meters
Dial
- solid black
- Tapered and faceted rhodium-plated steel indices, coated with luminescent material
- rhodium-plated steel hour and minute hands, coated with luminescent material
- 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock, 12-hour counter at 6 o'clock, small seconds counter at 9 o'clock
- date window at 4:30
Functions
- hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph
Movement
- Swiss automatic Sellita SW510 movement
- 27 rubies, 28,800 vph
- Herbelin engraved oscillating weight
- Power reserve of 62 hours
Bracelet
- black leather with blue stitching, domed in the center, deployant clasp
