Midnight Sky
$2801,173
45 mm3 m WRMineral
The Sensei's take
The Thomas Earnshaw Midnight Sky is an eye-catching piece for those who appreciate a blend of classic and modern design. Its openwork dial and robust case make it not just a watch, but a statement. For a price around $280, it delivers solid value for an automatic timepiece with distinctive aesthetics.
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Sleek and striking, the Knightsbridge Automatic embraces openwork design with a fully transparent dial and exposed movement. Housed in a 45mm barrel-shaped case, this spectacular timepiece features Roman numeral accents and a double-curved lens. Pairing traditional elegance with contemporary flair, it redefines classic watchmaking.
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
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Trade-offs
- Limited water resistance (3m)
- Mineral crystal — scratches more easily than sapphire
- Tall 14mm case
- No lume
- Priced above what the spec suggests
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 45 mm it wears boldly, a 48 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-8316-11
- Released
- 2025
- Production
- Current production
- Case diameter
- 45 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 48 mm
- Thickness
- 14 mm
- Lug width
- 22 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- stainless steel
- Water resistance
- 3 m
- Crystal
- Mineral · anti reflection coated
- Bezel
- None
- Caseback
- Closed
- Dial colour
- blue
- Indices
- applied index
- Lume
- None
- Strap / bracelet
- stainless steel
- Clasp
- butterfly clasp with push button
- Functions
- Automatic
- 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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