Amazingly, one of the most incredible dial color schemes that I've seen this year is on an inexpensive watch that I bought at Burlington. The smokey silver and black dial of this Joseph Abboud (Model AB-5218SV) quartz watch with decorative subdials looks amazing. In this review, we'll try to ascertain whether the beauty is more than skin deep.
Joseph Abboud Quartz Watch with Decorative Subdials |
Watch Features
This is very much a fashion watch. It is meant to tell the time and look great. The watch looks far more expensive than it actually was and you can imagine a sales associate at a men's clothing store laying this watch on the counter with dress shirts and ties in multiple colors. Beyond looks, there are no real features.
Decorative Subdials on a Joseph Abboud watch |
The subdials are non-functional and the bezel does not rotate. However, it is powered by a Japanese quartz movement.
Watch Construction
This Joseph Abboud watch has a stainless steel caseback and a base metal case. While beautiful, the watch does seem to be very lightly constructed and sounds hollow when set down on a granite countertop. The light weight of this watch makes it comfortable for extended wear.
This Joseph Abboud watch has a Japanese movement and stainless steel caseback |
This watch has a vegan leather strap. The strap is supple and lengthy enough for my 7 1/2-inch wrist.
This Joseph Abboud watch has vegan leather straps |
Watch Design
This watch is designed as an accessory first and foremost. It's like a movie prop. It just has too look good and convincing from a distance. However, in my opinion, this Joseph Abboud watch does look very good.
Watch Dimensions
This Joseph Abboud watch has a rather large diameter case. It comes in at 45mm not counting the crown. It's 48.5mm in diameter counting the crown. The lug to lug measurement is 55mm. The watch itself is 10mm thick and would easily fit under a shirt sleeve cuff.
Overall Impression
Overall, I'm pleased with this watch since I got it for about $20 at Burlington. If I had paid twice as much or more in a clothing store, I don't think I'd be happy with it. While the subdials aren't functional, I can't complain too much since I can't usually read subdials without my reading glasses on.
The Smokey Dial of this Joseph Abboud Model AB-5218SV watch is stunning! |
Overall, this watch is beautiful to look at and fills an inexpensive dress watch niche. The beauty is skin deep. But, if you need to look sharp and are on a tight budget, this Joseph Abboud watch might be a good choice.
If you are interested in a simpler Joseph Abboud watch design, I think they did a good job with this watch, too.