Midnight
$159478
42 mmMineral
The Sensei's take
The Thomas Earnshaw Midnight ES-8177-07 is a stylish option for those who appreciate classic watchmaking with modern functionality. The open-heart design adds a unique charm, making it suited for daily wear or special occasions at a competitive price point.
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Perfectly proportioned, a delight to wear. This watch is a wrist reminder and tribute to centuries of intriguing, meaningful excellence in British watchmaking true to the legacy of Thomas Earnshaw.
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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
- Tall 14mm case
- 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 49 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-8177-07
- Released
- 2025
- Production
- Current production
- Case diameter
- 42 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 49 mm
- Thickness
- 14 mm
- Lug width
- 22 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- stainless steel
- Crystal
- Mineral · anti-reflection
- Bezel
- Fixed
- Caseback
- Exhibition
- Dial colour
- blue
- Indices
- applied index with Japanese luminous
- Lume
- Yes — luminous
- Strap / bracelet
- genuine leather
- Functions
- Date, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, Second
- 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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