Hager Homage
Modern watches revisiting retro designs come in all shapes & sizes. Wealthy purists often decry them as aberrations and quickly move on to their caviar( watch) dreams and champagne wish lists. But those of us on a more modest budget can still find a well-built watch with a timeless style that fits almost any budget. Hager’ s Aquamariner is a great example of a watch that any AboutTime reader should have in their collection. With a design as solid and timeless as the stainless steel it’ s made from, the Aquamariner brings together all the right components to create an impression of a much more expensive watch.
On top is a boxed sapphire crystal surrounded by a uni-directional bezel with inserts in black, blue or burgundy. Under the crystal a strong dose of lume coats the hands and markers, while inside beats the workhorse from Japan – the Miyota 8215 automatic mechanical movement. No, its not“ Swiss Made”, but it is water resistant to an impressive 30atm, uses link screws instead of pins in the bracelet, and has an amazing slide-lock clasp system that not only eliminates the need for half links on the bracelet, but also allows for instantaneous and secure micro-adjustment for a perfect fit. Sizing in at a comfy to wear 41mm wide x 12mm.
That’ s a lot of watch for $ 450.
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