The Philip Watch R8253597644 is a mid-sized watch built around a silver case. It measures 39 mm across and 9 mm deep.
Case and Wrist Presence
The case measures 39 mm in diameter and 9 mm deep, worked in silver. The surface treatment is polished. At 39 mm this is a mid-sized case that reads as unisex, and it wears easily on most wrists.
Movement and Functions
A quartz movement drives the watch. That means accuracy which needs no daily attention, no winding routine, and no rate drift to correct.
- Date display – the current date at a glance
- Water resistance – 10 ATM (100 metres)
- Sapphire crystal – protecting the dial
Strap, Clasp and Fit
The bracelet is stainless steel. Links can be removed by any competent jeweller or watchmaker for a precise fit.
Water Resistance and Everyday Durability
The watch is rated to 10 ATM, or 100 metres of static pressure. In practical terms that covers rain, hand washing, showering and recreational swimming. It is not a dive watch, so leave it behind for scuba diving and keep it away from high-pressure water jets. Make sure the crown is fully seated before any contact with water.
A sapphire crystal protects the dial – the most scratch-resistant option short of diamond, and the reason the dial still looks new after years of wear.
Who This Watch Suits
- Anyone who wants a mid-sized case that works across genders and occasions
- Daily wear that includes rain, washing up and the occasional swim
- Gift buyers looking for something recognisable, boxed and properly warranted
Care and Maintenance
A watch at this level rewards very little maintenance, but the little it asks for makes the difference between one that still looks sharp in five years and one that does not. Have the battery replaced by a watchmaker rather than a kiosk – a proper service reseats the case gasket at the same time, which is what actually preserves the water rating. A flat battery left in the case is the single most common cause of avoidable movement damage. Rinse the case in fresh water after a swim, especially in the sea, and dry it before it goes back on.
A bracelet collects more than people expect. A soft toothbrush, warm water and a drop of dish soap along the links once a season keeps it looking new. Store it away from magnets and out of direct heat, and it will hold its rate and its finish.
About the Brand and Ownership
Philip Watch watches sit in the sweet spot between fashion and function: recognisable design, real build quality, and a price that does not ask you to think of the watch as an investment. Quartz keeps the running costs near zero – a battery every few years and the occasional seal check is the whole of the maintenance schedule. Basic care goes a long way – keep it clear of solvents and perfume, rinse the strap if it has been in salt water, and store it somewhere dry.
The Short Version
What you are getting is a case that wears close and stays out of the way, a bracelet that gives it weight on the wrist. It is not trying to be a heirloom piece and it does not price itself like one. It is a well-made, recognisable watch that does the job every day and looks considered doing it.
Technical Specifications
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Philip Watch |
| Model / Reference | R8253597644 |
| Gender | Unisex (39 mm case) |
| EAN | 8056783037575 |
| Case Diameter | 39 mm |
| Case Thickness | 9 mm |
| Case Material | Silver |
| Case Finish | Polished |
| Crystal | Sapphire |
| Movement | Quartz |
| Strap / Bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| Water Resistance | 10 ATM / 100 metres |
| Country of Origin | IT |
| Warranty | 24 months |
Buying With Confidence
Buying a watch online comes down to trusting the seller, so here is exactly what you get. The watch ships new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, and it is covered by the full international warranty from the date you receive it – not from the date it landed in our warehouse. We ship nationwide with tracking, and someone actually answers the phone if something goes wrong.
Under the Consumer Protection Act you have the right to return an unworn watch in its original packaging, and a manufacturing defect inside the warranty period is repaired or replaced at no cost to you.
Authenticity, Warranty and Delivery
Every Philip Watch watch we list is sourced new and unworn through authorised distribution and arrives in its original presentation box with the manufacturer’s documentation. This reference carries a 24-month international manufacturer warranty covering the movement, excluding the battery and normal wear to the finish and strap. Delivered anywhere in South Africa.
It does the simple things properly. If that is the watch you are after, this is the reference to reach for.
