Navin Germany Quartz H-Case Tank
Fashion / Dress Watch · Navin (Germany); a budget-tier fashion brand typically marketed as a souvenir or entry-level accessory.
Period: Modern Fashion (approx. 1990s-2010s) featuring an Art Deco-inspired 'H' case aesthetic reminiscent of the Hermes Heure H.
Type
Fashion / Dress Watch
Brand
Navin (Germany); a budget-tier fashion brand typically marketed as a souvenir or entry-level accessory.
Movement
Standard Japanese or Chinese Quartz movement; battery powered, likely 0 jewels.
Dimensions
30mm width (excluding crown), 38mm lug-to-lug, 8mm thickness, 20mm lug width.
Description
This Navin Germany timepiece is a budget-conscious fashion watch that utilizes the iconic 'H' shaped case silhouette. The sunburst champagne dial provides a touch of warmth, contrasting with the cold, polished chrome of the case. It is designed as a stylistic accessory rather than a horological investment piece.
Key Features
Distinctive 'H' shaped case design, champagne sunburst dial, and the 'Germany' designation under the brand logo.
Dial Description
Champagne sunburst dial with silver-tone dauphine hands. Features applied Arabic numerals at 3, 6, 9, and 12, with faceted triangular indices for the remaining hours.
Case Material
Chrome-plated base metal or polished stainless steel with a high-gloss mirror finish.
Crystal Type
Flat mineral glass or acrylic crystal.
Bezel Details
Fixed integrated bezel as part of the 'H' shaped case design; polished finish.
Crown & Pushers
Small, knurled push-pull crown at the 3 o clock position, recessed slightly into the case side.
Bracelet or Strap
Burgundy/brown faux-alligator embossed leather strap with tonal stitching and a standard pin buckle.
Caseback Details
Likely a snap-on stainless steel caseback containing basic water resistance and movement information.
Movement Type
Standard Japanese or Chinese Quartz movement; battery powered, likely 0 jewels.
Water Resistance
50 Meters (5 ATM) indicated on dial; in practice, it is splash-resistant only. Not suitable for swimming or immersion.
Origin & Provenance
Labelled 'Germany' on dial but likely assembled using Asian components (movement and case) for the European mass market.
Age Estimate
Circa 2005-2015 based on the style of the case and the 'Navin' branding typography.
Cultural Significance
Represents the democratization of luxury watch design, making high-fashion aesthetics accessible to the general consumer at a fraction of the cost of haute horlogerie brands.
Condition Notes
Fair to Good. Visible micro-scratches on the polished case surfaces and minor creasing on the leather strap near the lugs. Lume is non-existent/not applied.
Value Estimate
$10 - $30 USD. The value is primarily functional/stylistic with little to no resale appreciation.
Care & Maintenance
Requires battery replacement every 2-3 years. Avoid water contact as gaskets in fashion watches are prone to drying; clean with a soft microfiber cloth.
Similar Watches
Hermes Heure H (the original inspiration), Anne Klein fashion watches, and various Fossil Tank-style watches.
Interesting Facts
The brand 'Navin' belongs to the category of 'private label' brands that often appear in German department stores or as corporate gifts, utilizing classic luxury designs for the mass market.