Nordgreen Native Men's Watch with Blue Dial, 40 mm Steel

Nordgreen is a Danish watch brand with roots in Scandinavia and a design philosophy that says: remove the superfluous and let what remains speak for itself. The Native collection is the clearest expression of this approach, and this watch is a good example of what that means in practice. You get a 40 mm round men’s watch in steel with a dark blue dial, white indices and hands, and a clean silver-colored look that works just as well for everyday wear as for a shirt and blazer. This is the watch for those who don’t want to shout loudly, but still want something that looks thoughtful on the wrist.

The case is made of stainless steel and is 8 mm thick, slim enough to slide under a shirt cuff without drama. The dial is dark blue with white line indices and Nordgreen’s own logo discreetly placed, and the glass over it all is sapphire, which is the hardest type of glass you find on a wristwatch and the one that best resists everyday scratches from keys, desks, and everything else. The movement is a Miyota GL22 quartz caliber, Japanese-made, reliable, and maintenance-free. The bracelet is a steel link that matches the case, and the water resistance is 3 ATM, which means it can handle rain and hand washing without problems, but is not intended for swimming or diving. Nordgreen has, from the beginning, focused on offering people sophisticated Scandinavian design without pricing it as a luxury brand.

Specifications

• Collection: Native 40mm
• Diameter: 40 mm
• Case thickness: 8 mm
• Case material: stainless steel
• Dial: dark blue with white indices
• Glass: sapphire
• Movement: Miyota GL22 quartz
• Bracelet: steel link
• Water resistance: 3 ATM

If you are looking for a watch that doesn’t require much attention to look right, the Native is an excellent place to start. The blue and silver-colored look is versatile enough to work in many contexts, and the sapphire glass ensures that it still looks fresh a long time after you started wearing it. The steel bracelet can be adjusted in width so it fits just right, and Nordgreen’s strap change system makes it easy to switch to leather or another material if you want more variety.