Inspiration Automatic Green 1647AP16BR Watch

The Watch
French house Herbelin invites you to step back in time in an instant. Dive into the heart of the fifties with this new 1647AP16BR Inspiration model featuring a deep green dial. Beyond its vintage hue, this high-value timepiece is equipped with a Swiss-quality automatic movement. A true meeting of contemporary design and retro inspiration, this model takes you on a journey through time. In detail, this watch features a 316L steel case measuring 40 mm in diameter. Its polished finish carries through to the carefully crafted winding crown at 3 o'clock. This fluted ball-shaped crown is further adorned with a black onyx cabochon. The nod to the 1950s continues with the slightly domed sapphire crystal. On the back, a transparent caseback offers a stunning view of the movement with Côtes de Genève finishing. Featuring a striking green dial and a Swiss-quality automatic movement, this watch straight out of the fifties is a timepiece with an unbeatable quality-to-price ratio.

The Dial
The stunning dial of this Herbelin Inspiration watch is impossible to miss. It features a rounded shape and a unique green hue covering the entire dial surface. Adding even more character, a sunburst finish radiates across it. The brilliance of the case carries through to the hour markers, rendered as silver-tone applied indices - accompanied by a fine minute railway track that borders the dial with delicate light graduations, beautifully contrasting with the deep green background. Almost hypnotic, the dial hosts three hands at its center, sweeping along to the rhythm of passing time. The hour and minute hands adopt a finely curved dagger shape - a nod to vintage timepieces - while the seconds hand retains its slender elegance. Herbelin's attention to detail is meticulous: a discreet date window at 6 o'clock, while the French brand's signature beneath 12 o'clock delivers the finishing touch.

The Movement
This Inspiration model sets itself apart from the rest of the collection by elegantly housing an automatic movement. This self-winding mechanical movement is Swiss-made - the undisputed home of fine watchmaking. It operates via 26 jewels at a frequency of 28,800 vph, delivering a power reserve of 38 hours. To showcase this impressive movement, the brand has fitted the model with a transparent caseback that reveals the inner mechanism in all its glory.

The Strap
Modern it may be, but Herbelin wasn't about to let go of the fifties spirit that defines this timepiece. A refined leather strap was chosen to add a new vintage dimension to the whole. This patinated brown leather strap features tone-on-tone stitching at both ends for an extra layer of sophistication. As elegant as the watches our parents and grandparents wore, this Herbelin timepiece fastens at the wrist with a classic pin buckle.

Water Resistance
This watch offers a water resistance of 3 atmospheres, or 30 meters. It's built for style, not for the water - stunning at dinner parties and receptions, but not exactly a swimmer. It will handle rain, splashes, and the occasional dish rinse without issue, but that's where it stops. We strongly advise against wearing it in the shower or bath - and even more so for swimming or diving.