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Time For A New Watch: Larsson and Jennings

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You don’t need to go over your budget to purchase a beautiful timepiece. Anglo-Swedish watch label Larsson & Jennings has proven that with their selection of eye catching watches at reasonable price points.

Larsson & Jennings was established in 2012 and has since created a solid line of unisex styles which are both modern and classic. The Chain Metal collection and a recent addition – the SAXON collection – are two of our favorites from the brand.

Let’s start with the CM collection. There are three color options, the first is a gold on gold combination. The CM Gold features a big, but not too big 40mm polished gold plated 316L case and bezel. The face of the watch is white with gold hands and indexes – a statement piece in the core collection that compliments and range of styles and aesthetics.

The second style is an all silver watch. A bit more traditional with polished stainless steel case, detailed with steel hands and indexes sitting on a white dial.

The third style may be our favorite – a sleek and stylish all black version. The CM Black combines a matte black bezel and case which houses a black dial detailed with gun grey hands and indexes.

The recently introduced SAXON collection is a bit more traditional. The SAXON series has a 39mm case and also features date and sub dial functions to the Larsson & Jennings core collection.

Each style is Swiss Made, but it’s the bespoke handles that are the icing on the cake. The straps are handmade from Swedish or British leather. The watch’s face is covered in anti-reflective coated crystal sapphire glass – resistant to scratches. A brushed 316L case, bezel and lugs have an angular finish to create a modern aesthetic, and the classic accents are captured in the dial which features sculpted hands, a sloped chapter ring and minimal indexing.

To check out all the collections available, or to purchase a new watch, head on over here.

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