Roman Blue
$1391,524
42 mm50 m WRMineral
The Sensei's take
The Thomas Earnshaw Roman Blue is for those who appreciate intricate design and craftsmanship. Its skeletonized dial not only showcases the movement but also stands out with its bold color and materials. At $139, it offers great value for anyone seeking a stylish yet functional timepiece.
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A celebration of adventure, precision, and elegance, Drake Skeleton Automatic features a captivating skeletonized dial, revealing the complex inner workings of its automatic movement. The bold design, reminiscent of Britain's naval strength, ensures this watch is as timeless as the voyages it honours.
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
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Strengths
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Mineral crystal — scratches more easily than sapphire
- Priced above what the spec suggests
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 42 mm it has present, sporty proportions, a long 50.5 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-8295-06
- Released
- 2024
- Production
- Current production
- Case diameter
- 42 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 50.5 mm
- Thickness
- 12 mm
- Lug width
- 26 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- stainless steel
- Water resistance
- 50 m
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Bezel
- None
- Caseback
- Closed
- Dial colour
- blue
- Indices
- applied index
- Lume
- Yes — luminescent
- Strap / bracelet
- silicone
- Clasp
- buckle
- Functions
- Hour, Minute, Second
- 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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