This is one handsome timepiece. It isn't actually black, but rather more like a dark gunmetal color. I actually prefer the color, and the stainless accents on the case, bezel, face and bracelet really give the watch a strikingly elegant appearance. It even has a black enameled crown tip - beautiful touch!

The gunmetal finish is very glossy and looks dressier than most of the black watches I have seen. The border around the two main sub-dials is machined in a way that give them almost a holographic glow.

It is, quite simply, very heavy - the mark of solid, quality materials. I don't have a small accurate scale, but I would guess that it weighs close to one pound. Very substantial!

I haven't even worn it yet - I have somewhat small wrists, so I'm waiting to do so until I have a couple of links removed from the bracelet. I'll take care of that this weekend, because I'm anxious to wear it.

I couldn't be more pleased!!

FAST FORWARD to 2013:
Three links removed from the bracelet, and it fit perfectly. However, after wearing this beautiful watch for a year, it was stolen from my home two days before Christmas, along with about eight thousand dollars worth of fine gold and diamonds. Theiving SOB's!!

I will probably replace this piece with an identical one - not just because I love it, but also because such a wonderful woman gave it to me.

But, one caveat to potential buyers - the gunmetal finish does scratch and wear over time. Nonetheless, if one takes reasonable care, this watch will look beautiful for years.

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