Skagen

Skagen Men's 694XLTXN Titanium Bracelet Watch

• Japanese-quartz movement
• Mineral crystal
• Case diameter: 38 mm

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

A stylish timepiece dressed in metallic blue tones and titanium, the Skagen Men's Titanium Bracelet Watch definitely deserves a closer look. This remarkable watch starts off with a round 38mm titanium case with a fixed titanium bezel and a textured crown. These elements surround a metallic blue dial, which is protected by a mineral crystal and features silver-toned index hour markers along with silver-toned hands powered by Japanese quartz movement. A lightweight titanium link bracelet straps this watch to the wrist, while a luxurious double push-button fold-over safety clasp ensures its secure placement. Finally, this watch boasts water resistance up to 99 feet (30 meters). A stately timepiece with a timeless design, this watch definitely deserves a place in your collection.

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.

---

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 Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.9 x 3.9 x 2 inches ; 8.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0019UR9RC
• Item model number: 694XLTXN
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,895 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very slim, elegant Titanium watch from Skagen, September 27, 2008

By 

M. Burrows (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Skagen Men's 694XLTXN Titanium Bracelet Watch (Watch)

I purchased this watch at an airport duty-free shop because I had forgotten my other one. I have owned this watch for about 6 months now, and have had zero regrets with the purchase, to the extent that my Lacroix has taken the backseat.
Many people first recognize the elegance of its design by noticing the highly reflective blue bezel and then how very slim the watch face is. The watch is still reasonably uncommon and many ask about the brand and ask for a closer look. Inevitably, I end up releasing the hidden clasp and letting them feel how incredibly light this is to. The next question is the obvious "How much?" to which I say check out Amazon! :)

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars 2 defective, June 14, 2010

By 

Matthew Robbins "Matt" (Dayton, Ohio) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Skagen Men's 694XLTXN Titanium Bracelet Watch (Watch)

This watch was a birthday present to me from my girlfriend, though I was the one who meticulously picked it out on Amazon after looking through about 1,000 watches. My criteria was that it be thin, made of titanium, have a blue dial, and be water resistant for when washing your hands. First let me say this watch is more beautiful in person than the pictures show. The blue face reflects a lot of light making it stand out as a very expensive watch while not looking "flashy." Also, it is extremely light (being made of titanium), and with the thin profile if you have it adjusted to fit firmly around your wrist you'll forget it's there (compared to a traditional heavy stainless steal dress watch). I was convinced by the pictures, the specs, and the other positive reviews to ask for this model. Unfortunately, when I got it there were several minor defects in a few of the hour markers on the face of the watch. My understanding is that these are technically called "burs" and can occur when metal is cut. I was willing to accepet this fact as they were not apparent unless upon very close inspection. However a day or two later I discovered there was a hair under the crystal of the watch that could move around. I never determined if it was human or some thin piece of plastic from the manufacturing floor, but this was completely unacceptable. At that time Amazon was out of stock on this watch and because it was a gift they had to issuse me a gift credit for the purchase amount. I watied a while and about 3 months later (last week) I ordered the exact same model as a replacement (like the first, this one was also directly sold and shipped from Amazon). When I opened it last Thursday I again found minor imperfections in the metal hour pieces on the face, though fewer blemishes than before. At this point I was satisfied and had the watch adjusted and began wearing it. The very next day I was washing my hands and I ran the watch under the faucet to clean the finger prints off the crystal. Several hours later I looked at the watch and discovered the watch face was fogged up and there were water bubbles under the crystal. Clearly, there was an opening around the battery compartment or where the crystal is sealed to the titanium casing that water was able to enter. I'm returning this product and I will not be getting a replacement nor will I ever buy another Skagen watch. Also, despite the helpfullness and willingness of Amazon customer service to correct these issues, I will not purchase watches directly from Amazon again because I cannot be sure they are recieving quality shipments from their distributors. Things like this shouldn't happen with a watch that MSRP's for close to $200.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Poor Durability, May 9, 2010

By 

C. M. "wishin for more" - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Skagen Men's 694XLTXN Titanium Bracelet Watch (Watch)

I've gone through 3 of these watches and had to send each one back. Twice for water issues and once for the band latch mechanism falling apart. I love the look, thinness, and weight of the watch. It's unfortunently that it isn't water resistant as it states it is.