Castling Green
$2293,026
42 mm100 m WRSapphire
The Sensei's take
The Thomas Earnshaw Castling Green is a striking limited-edition piece that captures the elegance of chess with a thoughtful design. At 42mm, it offers a commanding presence on the wrist while remaining versatile for everyday wear. With its automatic movement and solid water resistance, it’s a great value for those who appreciate a blend of artistry and functionality in their timepieces.
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Only 125 Pieces Available in This Colourway Inspired by the remarkable legacy of Howard Staunton (1810-1874), an influential figure in modern chess history, this exceptional masterpiece combines elegance, precision, and intelligence. It is a symbol of the perfect fusion between the artistry of watchmaking and the timeless allure of chess, capturing the essence of meticulous craftsmanship and strategic brilliance.
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
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Strengths
- Everyday water resistance (100m)
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Tall 15mm case
- Currently sold out
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 42 mm it has present, sporty proportions, a long 50 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-8282-88
- Released
- 2025
- Production
- Limited edition
- Case diameter
- 42 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 50 mm
- Thickness
- 15 mm
- Lug width
- 20 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- stainless steel
- Water resistance
- 100 m
- Crystal
- Sapphire · AR coating
- Caseback
- Closed
- Dial colour
- green
- Dial finish
- Matte
- Indices
- applied
- Lume
- Yes — Japan luminous
- Strap / bracelet
- stainless steel
- Clasp
- deployant
- 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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