Philip Watch Kent Ref. R8251178008
Dress/Casual Everyday Watch · Philip Watch (owned by Morellato Group), a mid-range brand known for Swiss-made watches with Italian design.
Period: Modern Luxury (2010s-present) featuring Neo-Vintage influences (applied indices and sector-like dial layout).
Type
Dress/Casual Everyday Watch
Brand
Philip Watch (owned by Morellato Group), a mid-range brand known for Swiss-made watches with Italian design.
Movement
Swiss Quartz (likely Ronda or ETA base movement), 3-hand with date complication.
Dimensions
40mm Diameter, 9mm-10mm Thickness, 47mm Lug-to-lug, 20mm Lug width.
Description
An elegant every-day timepiece combining Italian style and Swiss precision. The Philip Watch Kent series focuses on clean silhouettes, utilizing a sunburst dial that catches light beautifully. Its integrated crown guards add a sporty touch to an otherwise formal dress aesthetic, making it versatile for both office and casual wear.
Key Features
Applied 'P' logo at 12, signature Philip Watch counterbalance on the seconds hand, and prominent crown guards.
Dial Description
Champagne/Silver sunray sunburst dial, applied luminous baton indices, dauphine-style hands with lume, date window at 3 o'clock, outer printed minute track, and Philip Watch logo at 12.
Case Material
316L Stainless Steel with a mix of brushed lugs and a high-polished fixed bezel.
Crystal Type
Domed Mineral Crystal or Sapphire-coated Crystal with no obvious AR coating.
Bezel Details
Fixed, smooth polished stainless steel bezel.
Crown & Pushers
Knurled push-pull crown with integrated crown guards, likely featuring the Philip Watch 'P' logo on the cap.
Bracelet or Strap
Brown calfskin leather strap with tonal stitching and a stainless steel pin buckle.
Caseback Details
Solid screw-down stainless steel caseback featuring the brand logo and technical specifications.
Movement Type
Swiss Quartz (likely Ronda or ETA base movement), 3-hand with date complication.
Water Resistance
10 ATM (100 Meters / 330 Feet); suitable for swimming but not recommended due to the leather strap.
Origin & Provenance
Swiss Made; while the company is owned by the Italian Morellato Group, the assembly and movement are Swiss.
Age Estimate
Circa 2015-2022 (Modern production).
Cultural Significance
Represents the 'Italian-Swiss' niche of the market, offering high-end European design aesthetics at an accessible luxury price point.
Condition Notes
Very Good/Excellent; the case shows minor hairline scratches on the polished bezel, the leather strap shows light creasing from wear, and the dial appears pristine.
Value Estimate
$150 - $300 USD based on secondary market condition and original MSRP of approximately $450.
Care & Maintenance
Battery replacement every 2-3 years; avoid water immersion as leather straps degrade; keep away from strong magnetic fields.
Similar Watches
Tissot Gentleman Quartz (more traditional), Hamilton Jazzmaster (more American-classic style), Seiko SUR series (non-Swiss alternative).
Interesting Facts
Philip Watch was founded in 1858 and is the oldest brand of Swiss-made watches in Italy, historically known as Philippe Watch until a trademark dispute with Patek Philippe.