Nixon’s brand new, sleek, stylish and unassuming Sentry Solar Watch has it all. Solar dial that absorbs light (sunlight and indoor light) for power. Sustainable upgrades. Custom, solid, stainless steel case and caseback. Water rating of 10ATM. Tapered bracelet and double-locking buckle. Lum-tips on the hands and indices for maximum visibility. Combine all of those features with the semi-transparent, light-absorbing dial, Japanese quartz movement with day/date window and enhanced sunray finish features and you have the recipe for one of the best watches you can acquire for less than $500. Get yours here.
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