Police Tampa PEWGR0082102: A Tonneau-Cased Automatic with a Skeleton Dial
The Police Tampa PEWGR0082102 is a 42 mm men’s automatic watch with a tonneau case, a dark grey skeletonised dial and a black silicone strap. A tonneau case is barrel-shaped, bulging at the sides rather than being a plain circle, and it gives the Tampa a distinctive outline that looks different on the wrist from a standard round watch. The case is silver-toned aluminium with a screwed stainless steel back, silver hands run across the open dial, and the movement is a mechanical automatic that needs no battery. It comes from the 2025 Fall/Winter Police collection.
The main attraction of the watch is the open dial. Instead of a solid face, the dial is cut away so that parts of the mechanism show through, which gives the watch visual depth and a hint of the engineering inside. It is a way to wear a mechanical look at a modest size.
Case and Wrist Presence
The tonneau case is 42 mm in diameter and 15 mm thick. The barrel shape means the watch does not read as large as its measurements suggest, because the curved sides sit comfortably on the wrist, but it is a tall case and it has a bold look. The case itself is aluminium in a silver tone, which keeps the weight down compared with a full steel build, and the back is stainless steel secured with screws. A pull crown is used to set the time.
The strap is black silicone, 22 mm at the lugs. The listing also quotes 26 mm at the widest point of the case and 20 mm at the clasp, so the strap tapers toward the buckle. A black buckle closes it and a push-pin mount holds it to the case. The strap fits wrists from around 160 mm to 210 mm and is not designed to be cut to length.
- Tonneau case – a barrel outline that stands out from round watches
- 42 mm by 15 mm – a firm presence on the wrist
- Aluminium case with steel back – lighter on the wrist than an all-steel watch
- Black silicone strap – flexible, easy to clean and comfortable in the heat
The Skeleton Dial
The dial is dark grey and skeletonised, meaning that sections of it have been cut out so you can see through towards the movement. Silver hour, minute and second hands move across it, and they are bright enough against the dark background to be read quickly. This is a time-only watch with no date window or sub-dials, so nothing competes with the open work.
Skeleton dials are about texture and depth rather than at-a-glance reading. The cut-outs and the layers behind them catch the light differently as your wrist moves, and in a darker setting the watch can look busy. If your priority is reading the time as fast as possible, a solid dial is easier, but if you enjoy watching the mechanism, this layout is the reason to choose it.
Automatic Movement
The watch uses a mechanical automatic movement, listed as a JX-2801 from a Chinese maker. It is not a Swiss movement and the watch is not Swiss made. As with any automatic, a rotor winds the mainspring from the motion of your wrist, so there is no battery and no charging. The watch displays hours, minutes and seconds only.
Wear it regularly and it winds itself. If it has been off the wrist for a day or two it may stop, in which case a short period of wear or a few turns of the crown will restart it, and the time should be reset. Mechanical watches can run a little fast or slow compared with quartz models, so treat it as a character piece rather than a precision instrument.
- Self-winding – runs on the wearer’s movement
- Hours, minutes and seconds – a clean time-only layout
- Visible mechanism – the open dial shows part of the watch at work
Crystal and Build
The dial is covered by a mineral crystal, a hardened glass that resists everyday wear well and is cheaper to replace than sapphire. It can scratch if it is struck against hard edges, so take care around door frames and rough surfaces. The screwed steel case back is a sturdy part of the build and is what keeps dust and moisture out of the movement.
Water Resistance
The Tampa is rated to 5 ATM, equal to 50 metres. That covers rain, hand washing and showering. It is not meant for swimming laps or any water sport, and hot water and steam are best avoided because they can affect the seals. Keep the crown pushed in fully and do not pull it while the watch is wet.
The Tampa Collection
Police is a fashion and lifestyle brand known for bold, urban watch designs. The Tampa belongs to its 2025 Fall/Winter range and is the automatic with the tonneau case in that line. It is a good example of how the brand mixes a recognisable mechanical element with a casual silicone strap, which makes the watch easy to wear with jeans, a leather jacket or a plain shirt.
Who This Watch Suits
- Men who want an automatic watch with a see-through, mechanical look
- Wearers who like the barrel outline of a tonneau case
- People who prefer a light silicone strap to a bracelet
- Gift buyers after a distinctive time-only watch that does not need batteries
Care and Maintenance
Wipe the case and crystal with a soft dry cloth, and rinse the silicone strap in lukewarm water when it gets dusty. Do not leave the watch near strong magnets, such as speakers, since magnetism may affect the running of a mechanical movement. Avoid knocks to the crown and case. Because the dial is open, dust can show up more clearly over time, so have the watch checked by a qualified watchmaker if you notice dust or irregular timekeeping, and ask for the case-back seal to be tested to keep the 5 ATM rating intact.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Police |
|---|---|
| Collection | Tampa (2025 Fall/Winter) |
| Reference | PEWGR0082102 |
| Gender | Men’s |
| Case shape | Tonneau |
| Case diameter | 42 mm |
| Case thickness | 15 mm |
| Case material | Aluminium, silver colour, with screwed stainless steel back |
| Dial | Dark grey, skeletonised, with silver hands |
| Crystal | Mineral |
| Movement | Mechanical automatic (JX-2801), not Swiss |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, seconds |
| Strap | Black silicone, 22 mm at the lugs |
| Clasp | Black buckle |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM (50 m), splash and shower resistant |
