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F THE NOW ALL-TOO-COMMON RETRO TREND in watches resembling a classic novel, the dual personalities of the Jekyll & Hyde
has you looking for a bit more creativity, Jekyll & Hyde watches can be expressed by simply swapping a strap – no tools needed. The
might be for you. straps themselves are well made and stitched where their supposed to
These watches make no specious claims to a heritage of type
or brand, rather they propose a well made, if playful approach to dial
design. Surrounded by a traditional wire lug case with a tapered onion
be for both effect and durability and are available in beige, brown and
cognac leather, or black, red and blue woven NATO styles.
Under the sapphire crystal the dials play on themes of dripping
style crown, the solid (if basic) frame allows the art of the dial to create blood, cracks, and a dual color dial that recalls the brand’s own name.
the impact on this watch. Offered in either a 39 or 42 mm stainless Marking the time, over-size hour and minute hands both stand out
case, all variations sell for the same $195 retail, and all versions utilize prominently against the creative backgrounds, while a sub seconds dial
a quick change system for changing the between the two straps sup- accurately ticks away the seconds on this Japanese quartz regulated
plied with each watch. Delivered with two strap options in packaging watch. www.jekyllandhyde.ch
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