Sable Black
$1191,171
40 mmMineral
The Sensei's take
The Thomas Earnshaw Sable Black is a watch for enthusiasts who appreciate skeleton designs and craftsmanship. Its transparent caseback and elegant presentation highlight the movement beautifully, offering strong value for an automatic watch at this price point.
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Inspired by the legacy of Wellington and named after one of Britain’s great heritage cities, this collection is a tribute to the golden era of exploration. Framed in a sleek 40mm barrel case, the open-worked construction invites you into the core of the automatic movement. Finished with luminous hands and an exhibition caseback, the Wellington is designed for those who admire beauty in motion.
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
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Strengths
- Versatile 40mm case
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Mineral crystal — scratches more easily than sapphire
- Tall 14.3mm case
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 40 mm it lands in the modern sweet spot, a long 52.5 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-8302-03
- Released
- 2025
- Production
- Current production
- Case diameter
- 40 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 52.5 mm
- Thickness
- 14.3 mm
- Lug width
- 21 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- Stainless Steel
- Crystal
- Mineral · Anti Reflection Coating
- Caseback
- Exhibition
- Dial colour
- Grey
- Indices
- Applied
- Lume
- Yes — Japan Luminous
- Strap / bracelet
- genuine leather
- Functions
- Automatic, Skeleton
- 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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