Starry Night Rhodesian Ridgeback Watch with Black Leather Band

Starry Night Rhodesian Ridgeback Watch — the Rhodesian Ridgeback design sits against Van Gogh’s rolling night sky, the dial filled with short spiralling strokes of cobalt and the stars pushing through in yellow-white. At this size the artwork has to be edited rather than shrunk, so the design keeps only the shapes that still read on a dial an inch and a half across.

Built around a silver-tone stainless steel case and a black genuine leather band, with hardened mineral crystal protecting the face. The Arabic numeral markers are deliberately plain so the artwork, not the typography, does the talking. The case back is solid stainless steel, which keeps the movement sealed against dust and everyday knocks.

Quartz movement keeps the time accurate without winding, and the buckle closure adjusts to fit. The face measures 1.57 inches across, the band 0.87 inches wide, and the whole watch weighs just under 4 ounces — substantial on the wrist without being heavy. It is an unusual thing to wear, and that is the point — most people who buy one are looking for a watch that starts a conversation rather than one that disappears. It sits flat enough to wear under a cuff and looks deliberate enough to wear with a short sleeve, so it is not a summer-only proposition.

It makes an unusually easy gift: the recipient’s favorite subject, on something they will put on every morning. The leather will darken slightly with wear, which most people prefer. Keep it out of standing water and it will stay comfortable for years.

Part of our Starry Night Watches collection, where the same treatment is applied across a full range of subjects. Delivery is free worldwide, and there is a 30-day money-back guarantee.