Chino
$1492,492
42 mmMineral
The Sensei's take
The Thomas Earnshaw Chino is a striking choice for anyone looking to stand out with its skeleton design and unique hexagonal case. With good water resistance and solid build quality, it's suitable for daily wear and adds a touch of sophistication without breaking the bank. At $149, it's impressive value for an automatic timepiece.
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Encased within a bold 42mm stainless steel frame, the Exeter’s signature hexagonal silhouette makes a refined yet daring departure from convention, evoking the pioneering spirit of discovery. With a fully skeletonized dial and an exhibition caseback, it is a fusion of architectural precision and horological sophistication.
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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 47.5 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-8300-33
- Released
- 2025
- Case diameter
- 42 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 47.5 mm
- Thickness
- 13 mm
- Lug width
- 25 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- Stainless Steel
- Crystal
- Mineral · Anti Reflection Coated
- Caseback
- Exhibition
- Dial colour
- Khaki
- Indices
- Applied Index
- Lume
- Yes — Japan Luminous
- Strap / bracelet
- stainless steel
- Clasp
- deployment buckle with push buttons
- Functions
- Automatic With 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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