Marc Jacobs Blade Women’s 26mm Watch (MBM1159)

The Blade line is Marc Jacobs’ take on the logo watch: the case bezel itself spells out the brand name, so the dial underneath can stay completely plain. The MBM1159 is the smallest version of that idea, in a 26mm gold-tone case. \n Case and Wrist Presence \n At 26mm this is a small, close-fitting case, built for a slim wrist rather than a statement piece. The gold-tone finish carries through the case and the raised lettering on the bezel, which is where all the branding sits. \n Dial and Legibility \n The dial itself is plain black with no printed markers, so the two gold hands read cleanly against it. Because the branding lives on the bezel rather than the dial face, the time-telling surface stays uncluttered. \n Movement and Functions \n Quartz movement, hours and minutes only. There’s no date window and no second hand to track, which keeps the small dial tidy. \n Strap, Clasp and Fit \n The strap is black patent leather, glossier and stiffer than a matte finish. Patent leather doesn’t soften with wear the way plain leather does, so it keeps its sharp look but is less forgiving on a wrist that changes size through the day. \n Who This Watch Suits \n \n Someone who wants the brand statement on the case rather than the dial \n A narrower wrist, where a 26mm case sits close rather than swimming \n Black-and-gold as a go-to combination for everyday jewellery \n \n Care and Maintenance \n Patent leather cracks if it dries out, so keep it away from direct heat and out of a hot car cabin. Wipe it down rather than soaking it, and have the battery changed by a watchmaker who will also check the case seal while it’s open. A dead battery left inside the case for months is the most common cause of movement corrosion, so don’t leave it sitting flat once it stops. \n About the Brand \n Marc Jacobs built the Blade collection around exactly this: the logo doing the work that a dial usually does. It’s a fashion-watch approach rather than a horological one, and it reads that way on the wrist – immediate, graphic, easy to spot from across a room. \n Technical Specifications \n \n Attribute Specification \n Brand Marc Jacobs \n Collection Blade \n Model / Reference MBM1159 \n Gender Women’s \n Case Diameter 26mm \n Case Colour Gold-tone \n Dial Colour Black \n Movement Quartz \n Strap Black patent leather \n \n Buying With Confidence \n This MBM1159 ships new and unworn in its original Marc Jacobs box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, backed by a 24-month international manufacturer warranty covering the movement (battery and normal wear excluded). We deliver nationwide with tracking, and an unworn watch in its original packaging qualifies for return under the Consumer Protection Act. \n It’s a small case built to disappear on the wrist and let the logo bezel do the talking.