Performance & Distinction
By combining a seventies design inspired by the house’s archives and a marine DNA, Newport Héritage affirms its racy character with its vintage sporty style.
Inspired by marine rope, the deep blue, highly resistant technical textile strap, stitched with a white double seam with red bridle stitches, is a tribute to the French origins of this chronograph.
Entering the time race
Since its launch by Michel Herbelin in 2020, the Newport Héritage has never ceased to delight watch enthusiasts. From one limited-edition model comes a collection in which every watch highlights the watchmaker’s heritage, passed down from father to son for three generations.
With its charismatic 1970s-inspired design and characteristic nautical heritage, the collection now presents a new timepiece: the Newport Héritage Chronograph. Precise to 1/10th second and water-resistant to 100 metres, this cutting-edge French-made sports watch combine’s performance with elegance.
An elegant ’70s spirit
Remaining faithful to the Newport Héritage line, this chronograph adopts the characteristic watchmaking hallmarks of the nineteen seventies. The 42-mm 316L stainless steel case presents the cushion shape that was in-vogue at the time.
Alternating brushed and mirror-polished surfaces, it presents a Newport blue sunray dial protected by a double-sided domed sapphire crystal. Clearly graduated on the circular brushed silver flange is a minute track with imposing faceted hour markers that match the hour and minute hands with their steel colour covered with a white luminescent coating.
Accentuating the model’s ‘70s style, the sub-dials positioned in a C shape stand out from the ensemble with their blued silver background. Positioned at 6, 9 and 12 o’clock, they are dedicated to the small seconds with integrated date, 30 minutes, and 10 hour displays. Activated by polished so-called “mushroom” push-buttons, the chronograph function is clearly identified by the bright red of the hands, echoing the colour of the central second’s hand.
This decidedly neo-vintage tri-compax chronograph is nevertheless clearly identifiable as a Newport with its nautical inspiration. The porthole-style bezel with its hexagonal socket-head screws is a strong reminder of this inspiration, as are the central lugs for the bracelet and the presence of an embossed steering wheel on the winding crown.
A finely-tuned example of French watchmaking
Water-resistant to 100 metres, the Newport Héritage chronograph is paired with a strap that is rounded in the middle, made from a highly resistant technical textile identical to that used for boat rigging. Matching the dial with its blue colour with white double topstitching and red bar tacks, it adds the final sporty-chic touch to the model while subtly showcasing its French origins.
Designed, engineered, assembled, adjusted, and inspected at the Michel Herbelin workshops in the Jura Mountains of the Franche-Comté region, this timepiece is powered by a Swiss-made quartz chronograph movement (Ronda), guaranteeing precision to 1/10th second for 54 months.
Set afloat to enter the race of time, the Newport Héritage chronograph stands out with its strong personality while embracing the traditional French watchmaking expertise.
The Newport Héritage chronograph is one of two Herbelin watches nominated for the 2022 watch of the year award!
We are delighted to announce that two of our iconic models are in a competition to win the 2022 Watch of the Year award! Organized by Frank Sans C, No.1 journalist and you tuber & French-speaking watchmaker, this competition has more than 90 watches through 10 prize categories.
A story of heritage, a story of family, a story of freedom. It is also a story of the future…
This year, the French watchmaking house Michel Herbelin are celebrating 75 years of heritage and passion. A new era, a new name, Michel Herbelin becomes Herbelin. Herbelin remains the legacy of free creativity and the desire to make refined watches that stand the test of time, while respecting traditional French craftsmanship.
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