Shadowed Steel
$1793,350
42 mm30 m WRMineral
The Sensei's take
The Thomas Earnshaw Discovery Drake is perfect for those who appreciate intricate watch mechanics and functionality. Its skeleton dial not only impresses with aesthetic appeal but also provides practical features like a triple calendar. Offering significant value for its price, it's an excellent choice for watch enthusiasts and casual wearers alike.
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The Drake returns, now reimagined with enhanced complications. At its core, the automatic movement offers a clear display of time, day, date, and month—all at a glance. The skeletonized dial unveils the mechanical artistry within, showcasing the captivating rhythm of its inner workings. Encased in a 42mm polished stainless steel case, the Drake is designed to complement your journeys ahead.
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
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Strengths
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Limited water resistance (30m)
- 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-8308-22
- Released
- 2025
- Case diameter
- 42 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 50.5 mm
- Thickness
- 13 mm
- Lug width
- 26 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- Stainless Steel
- Water resistance
- 30 m
- Crystal
- Mineral · anti-reflection
- Caseback
- Closed
- Dial colour
- black
- Dial finish
- Skeleton
- Indices
- applied index with Japan luminous
- Lume
- Yes — Japan luminous
- Strap / bracelet
- stainless steel
- Clasp
- butterfly clasp with push button
- Functions
- Hours, Minutes, Day, Date, Month
- Fit
- Men's
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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