Laurent Dress Watch — 40mm Brushed Steel & Leather
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The Laurent
The Laurent brings together the architecture of a sports watch and the composure of something you'd wear to dinner.
A brushed 40mm case, a horizontally textured dial, and a leather strap with structure to it. Built for the man whose day doesn't stop at six — from a business lunch to a table booked late in the city.
Specifications
- Case material: Brushed 316L stainless steel — a subtle, non-reflective finish
- Case diameter: 40mm
- Dial: Linear textured, with date window at 3 o'clock
- Crystal: Sapphire, scratch resistant
- Movement: Precision quartz
- Strap: Genuine leather with prominent stitching
- Water resistance: 3ATM — splash resistant
- Weight: 135g
Brushed, Not Polished
The finish is the point.
Where a polished case catches every light in the room, brushed steel absorbs it — an understated, almost industrial surface that reads as intention rather than shine. Paired with the linear texture of the dial, the Laurent has depth you notice at arm's length and detail you notice at the table.
It doesn't need to shout to be noticed. That was never the plan.
How to Wear It
The Laurent is at its best with a cashmere sweater and an open collar, or under the sleeve of a tailored suit — where the brushed steel and the stitched leather add just enough roughness to keep the whole thing from looking too careful.
The Design
The finish is the point. A polished case catches every light in the room and asks you to look at it. Brushed steel absorbs light instead, an almost industrial surface that reads as intention rather than shine. Forty millimetres of it, with the architecture of a sports watch and the composure of something you would wear to dinner.
On the Wrist
135 grams on a leather strap is a deliberate imbalance. The weight sits in the case rather than the band, so the watch settles into the top of the wrist and stays there instead of rotating through the day. The strap carries prominent stitching, the detail that keeps it from looking like formal leather pretending to be casual.
The Detail
The dial is textured in horizontal lines, and the effect depends entirely on angle. Straight on it settles into a flat tone. Turn the wrist and the lines break the light into bands. It gives the Laurent depth you register at arm's length and detail you only get at the table.
The Design
The finish is the point. A polished case catches every light in the room and asks you to look at it. Brushed steel absorbs light instead, an almost industrial surface that reads as intention rather than shine. Forty millimetres of it, with the architecture of a sports watch and the composure of something you would wear to dinner.
On the Wrist
135 grams on a leather strap is a deliberate imbalance. The weight sits in the case rather than the band, so the watch settles into the top of the wrist and stays there instead of rotating through the day. The strap carries prominent stitching, the detail that keeps it from looking like formal leather pretending to be casual.
The Detail
The dial is textured in horizontal lines, and the effect depends entirely on angle. Straight on it settles into a flat tone. Turn the wrist and the lines break the light into bands. It gives the Laurent depth you register at arm's length and detail you only get at the table.
Made to Last
Sapphire over the dial and brushed 316L around it, which is the combination that ages best. Polished steel shows every mark it collects. Brushed steel hides them in the grain and comes back with a cloth rather than a specialist. This is a watch built to be worn hard and still look considered.
The Movement
Precision quartz with a date at three. The Laurent is drawn for the man whose day does not stop at six: a business lunch, then a table booked late in the city. A movement that needs winding or resetting is a small tax on that kind of day, and this one does not charge it.
The Finish
Look at the join where the strap meets the case. The lugs are squared rather than rounded, so the leather seats into a defined shoulder instead of curving away from it. It is a harder edge to machine and a cleaner line to look at, and it is the difference between a sports case and a sporty one.
Made to Last
Sapphire over the dial and brushed 316L around it, which is the combination that ages best. Polished steel shows every mark it collects. Brushed steel hides them in the grain and comes back with a cloth rather than a specialist. This is a watch built to be worn hard and still look considered.
The Movement
Precision quartz with a date at three. The Laurent is drawn for the man whose day does not stop at six: a business lunch, then a table booked late in the city. A movement that needs winding or resetting is a small tax on that kind of day, and this one does not charge it.
The Finish
Look at the join where the strap meets the case. The lugs are squared rather than rounded, so the leather seats into a defined shoulder instead of curving away from it. It is a harder edge to machine and a cleaner line to look at, and it is the difference between a sports case and a sporty one.
The Philosophy
It does not need to shout to be noticed, and that was never the plan. The Laurent brings the roughness of brushed steel and stitched leather to a shape that would otherwise be too careful. Enough friction to look real, enough discipline to look intended.
Quality You Can Feel
Every watch is carefully crafted with attention to the smallest details. From the finish on the case to the way it feels on your wrist, every piece is made to look refined, timeless, and beautifully finished.
If you change your mind, you have 30 days to request a return.
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