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Paul Rich sent me the Hampton Black Gold Mesh, a minimalist quartz watch that comes with a second strap.
Paul Rich is a fashion-focused watch brand that seems value oriented, with a huge range of designs. I picked the Hampton in black with gold accents. It uses a Japanese quartz movement, a 40mm case and a black mesh bracelet, and I also got a tan leather strap with quick-release bars to change the look in seconds. Paul Rich sells direct, so the button goes to a similar mesh-band minimalist watch on Amazon.
- Classy minimalist black-and-gold look
- Mesh bracelet contours to the wrist like leather
- Comes with a small adjusting tool
- Quick-release leather strap changes the style fast
- Good presentation for the price
- 3 ATM, so only splash resistant
- No screw-down crown
- Mesh adjustment needs a little prying
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Unboxing
It came in two boxes. The bigger one had the watch, a little screwdriver and a pusher tool, and a nice watch pouch. The presentation is quite nice.
The second box had an extra tan leather strap in a velour drawstring bag.
The mesh bracelet
The black mesh feels silky smooth, almost powder coated. It moves and contours to your wrist like a leather band, but with the durability and elegance of metal.
To size it, you pry up the clasp piece, slide it along the band and press it back down so it catches in the notches underneath. That is where the little screwdriver comes in handy.
Dial and size
The dial is black with gold hands and markers, Paul Rich in gold, a gold-framed white date window at six, and a baby-blue seconds hand that lined up nicely out of the box. The crown has a knurled edge and a PR logo. Pull it out and you get hacking seconds.
At 40mm, it looks good on my 7.5-inch wrist with a business-casual shirt. If you went to Mizzou or Purdue, this is your color scheme.
About the buy link
Paul Rich sells the Hampton through its own site, not on Amazon. The button goes to a JIANDUN ultra-thin minimalist watch with a stainless mesh band, which is a similar style. It is a different brand, so check the color and size options on the listing.
Swapping to leather
The leather strap has quick-release levers. Pull them with a fingernail and the spring bar comes right out. I swapped to the khaki strap in real time, and it went from a dark, formal Wolf of Wall Street look to something more casual.
For around $100, you get a reliable quartz watch, a minimalist style and easy strap swaps.
FAQ
How big is the Paul Rich Hampton?
40mm wide.
What movement does it use?
A Japanese quartz movement.
Is it water resistant?
3 ATM, so think splash resistant.
Can you change the strap?
Yes. The leather strap uses quick-release bars, so you can swap it without tools.
Is this an affiliate link?
Yes. The buttons are #ad affiliate links, and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It costs you nothing extra.
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