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Dunhill Black Diamond Classic Watch Hands-On

Each year A. Dunhill of London releases maybe 1-2 new watches. Not easy to find, these good looking timepieces would certainly bring joy to those who find them. This one is my fave for 2011, the Dunhill Black Diamond Classic. Is is true to watch making? It has a Jaeger-LeCoultre calibre 896 automatic inside, which should satisfy the skeptical.

But the allure here is the beautiful design and dial. Classic and elegant, the watch is 38mm wide in steel with a dial made up of crushed black diamonds set in lacquer. It is a perfect piece for any black tie event - I loved it. Note the faceted hands that are diamond cut, and the clever use of black and white on the dial. A bit retro in style? Maybe, but I've never seen anything like it before. The image here shows just a bit of how the dial sparkles - not overwhelmingly so, but there is certainly a degree of dancing with the light. You'll have to find these in one of the few Dunhill boutiques around the world, but if you like it, the inquiry seems worth making.

Ariel Adams publishes the luxury watch reviews site aBlogtoRead.com.

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Dunhill Black Diamond Classic Watch Hands-On

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