Skagen

Skagen Men's 531XLSXM Steel Collection Stainless Steel Gray Dial Watch

• 38mm diameter steel case and 8mm case thickness.
• Silver metal plating and Stainless Steel link band with Deployment clasp.
• Grey dial and Mineral crystal.

Product Description

The Skagen Story

The History of Skagen Designs In 1987, Henrik and Charlotte Jorst came to the United States from their native Denmark to follow a dream: that of owning and running their own business. Skagen Designs was founded by these two natives of Copenhagen on the principle that beautifully designed, high-quality objects can be created at reasonable prices. The Skagen Collection of watches reflects the Jorsts' creative Danish spirit with clean, elegant designs, skillful craftsmanship and technical perfection. When you purchase a piece from the Skagen Collection, you become part of an international community of Skagen owners who believe in a philosophy of design and manufacturing excellence. Skagen Trend Spotting In the market place, time never stands still and so our innovation never sits idle. Our design team is on the pulse of current fashions, with regular visits to design centers of the world including Denmark, Switzerland,Italy, France, New York and Hong Kong. We are never content to follow established trends. We stay true to our classic design philosophy and interpret trends accordingly. We observe, listen and innovate - all to create lasting design pieces. The Result The production of such lasting design pieces often demands special processes and tooling. These are often a challenge to create; however, we are never satisfied with "close enough". We continually push and fine-tune designs to stay true to our standards. We know what we want and are not satisfied until the design, material and workmanship are all just right. The result of such hard work and dedication speak for themselves in the jaw dropping enthusiasm and excitement created whenever anyone views our product line.

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Maintaining Your Skagen Watch

Ensure that the crown is returned to the normal operating position before the watch comes in contact with water.

Do not take your watch into a Hot Tub or Sauna.

Under normal conditions, the seals in your Skagen watch will deteriorate and may need to be replaced every 2-3 years.

Have your Skagen watch serviced by an official service center.

All Skagen watches operate with standard batteries. When necessary, any jeweler can replace them for you. Different models are water resistant to varying degrees. Please refer to the back of your watch for the water resistant rating.

How To Set The Time And Date

Pull the crown out to the middle position.

Rotate the crown to set date

Pull the crown out to fully extended position and rotate crown to set desired time.

Push the crown back to its normal position. The date and time are now set.

Cleaning Your Skagen Watch
Skagen suggests the following solutions for cleaning metal and crystal surfaces:

3:1 solution of ammonia based window cleaner to water

4:1 solution of rubbing alcohol to water.

Do not use soap products.

These suggested solutions will evaporate cleanly from metal and glass surfaces. Soap will leave residue behind when dry.

To clean the case and crystal:
Moisten a soft cloth with one of the above solutions. Gently wipe the case and crystal clean. Be careful not to put too much stress on the crystal as you clean. *NEVER immerse or soak the case/crystal portion of the watch, regardless of water resistance rating. Moisture could seep past the seals over time.

To clean the band or strap:
Skagen soft mesh bands are easily adjustable. Simply insert a small screwdriver or similar tool into the clasp. Lift up the clasp without applying pressure to the thin pin across the clasp and move to desired position. Snap closed securely. Make sure the clasp is set in one of the indentations on the back of the band. Link bands are completely adjustable anywhere watches are serviced.

Skagen suggests the following practices for cleaning metal, rubber and leather surfaces:

Metal watchbands
Dip a cotton swab in the above solution, and gently rub it into the soiled portion of the band. For more intricate mesh bands, you may want to use a soft bristle toothbrush or nailbrush. Be sure to cover the case of the watch during this process so as not to soak it. For stubborn soil, you may want to bring it to a jeweler for a professional cleaning.

Rubber watchstraps
Simply wipe them down with a damp, soft cloth. Avoid soaps and solvents as they may dry or crack the plastic.

Leather watchstraps: Top Grain
Top grain leather can be characterized by its smooth, somewhat shiny appearance. To clean this type of leather, follow the same procedure as with the rubber watchband. Simply wipe it clean with a damp cloth, using water only. You may want to use leather conditioner or a small amount of hand lotion to keep the leather supple over time. Top grain leather may develop a milky "haze" if left alone for extended periods. This can simply be wiped away or removed with leather conditioner.

Leather watchstraps: Nubuck
This is essentially full grain leather with the top layer shaved off, leaving a flat, smooth finish. A product called a "nubuck eraser" can be found at better shoe repair shops. It will help to remove most light stains and debris from nubuck.

Product Description

Innovative link designs were created for this watch style, and they connect to a large round case in stainless steel. The sleek layered dial is home to a big date movement.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.9 x 3.9 x 2 inches ; 7.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001WAKQIS
• Item model number: 531XLSXM
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,455 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars looks sharp, December 4, 2010

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Dan - See all my reviews

This review is from: Skagen Men's 531XLSXM Steel Collection Stainless Steel Gray Dial Watch (Watch)

The watch really does look great and is an attention grabber. Within two days of wearing it, three people commented how nice the watch looks. Setting the date takes a little while. Comfortable fit. Has a large face, which is currently in style. Only thing I don't like is that the steel backing (silver in color) makes the time hard to read in bright light. So far, I'm very satisfied with my purchase.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very nice looking watch, November 19, 2010

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Katie O'Brien (NW IN, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Skagen Men's 531XLSXM Steel Collection Stainless Steel Gray Dial Watch (Watch)

My husband bought this watch almost a year ago. He gets many compliments on it. Its very sleek and goes with everything. He likes how lightweight and thin it is. Our only complaint is that he recently stopped wearing so that we can go get it buffed and cleaned because the metal is all scratched up. I realized this probably happens to most watches but its only been 9 months and its so bad he doesn't want to wear it. But it works great and its a very attractive watch.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Skagen Men's 531XLSXM Watch - classy looks, a little fiddling, September 11, 2010

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Michael Egan (Attleboro, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Skagen Men's 531XLSXM Steel Collection Stainless Steel Gray Dial Watch (Watch)

Bought the watch, love the looks, keeps good time. Only annoyance is setting the date - weird combination of CW & CCW motions required - basically futz with it until you magically get the right date. Alas, you will be doing this more than once a month, it doesn't advance reliably. Other than that, a great looking and accurate watch at a reasonable price.
-Mike