Midnight Grey
$200182
42 mmMineral
The Sensei's take
The Thomas Earnshaw Midnight Grey is a stylish and functional option for travelers seeking an elegant way to keep track of multiple time zones. Its robust stainless steel build and retrograde design not only stand out visually but also offer reliable performance. Priced at approximately $200, it presents solid value for the discerning buyer.
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
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Trade-offs
- Mineral crystal — scratches more easily than sapphire
- 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 47.2 mm lug-to-lug suits most wrists.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
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Specifications
- Reference
- ES-8288-77
- Released
- 2025
- Production
- Current production
- Case diameter
- 42 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 47.2 mm
- Thickness
- 12.5 mm
- Lug width
- 20 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- stainless steel
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Caseback
- Closed
- Dial colour
- grey
- Indices
- applied index
- Lume
- None
- Strap / bracelet
- stainless steel
- Clasp
- deployment buckle with push buttons
- Functions
- Dual Time
- 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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