Sea Blue
$490909
42 mmMineral
The Sensei's take
The Thomas Earnshaw Barallier Sea Blue stands out for its intricate design and automatic movement at this price point. With its bold blue dial and dual open-heart feature, it's perfect for those who appreciate unique aesthetics in their timepieces. A solid choice for enthusiasts seeking elegance and sophistication without breaking the bank.
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Incredibly refined. The double barrel open heart automatic display is a true piece of engineered, wearable art. Beyond the ordinary, beyond what is expected of a timepiece, this is a timepiece of incredible sophistication reflecting the talents, the tradition and timeless luxury of the Earnshaw brand.
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
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Trade-offs
- Mineral crystal — scratches more easily than sapphire
- Tall 16mm case
- No lume
- Priced above what the spec suggests
- Currently sold out
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 42 mm it has present, sporty proportions, a long 50 mm lug-to-lug favours larger wrists.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
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Specifications
- Reference
- ES-8266-88
- Released
- 2023
- Production
- Current production
- Case diameter
- 42 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 50 mm
- Thickness
- 16 mm
- Lug width
- 20 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- stainless steel
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Caseback
- Closed
- Dial colour
- blue
- Indices
- applied index
- Lume
- None
- Strap / bracelet
- stainless steel bracelet
- Clasp
- deployment buckle with push buttons
- Functions
- Automatic, 3 Hands
- Fit
- Unisex
The maker
Thomas Earnshaw
The philosophy of Thomas Earnshaw revolves around creating high-quality timepieces at fair prices while embracing vintage watchmaking techniques. The brand focuses on intricate designs and craftsmanship, continuously innovating with new materials and styles that celebrate classic watchmaking.
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