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Michael Graves received his architectural training at the University of Cincinnati and at Harvard University. Among his many completed projects are the Portland Building, the Humana Building, the Clos Pegase Winery in the Napa Valley, and the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels. Graves is the winner of fifteen Progressive Architecture Design Awards, nine American Institute of Architects National Honor Awards, and thirty-eight New Jersey Society of Architects, AIA Awards.

Michael Graves was recently awarded the national medal of the arts.

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Graves Michelangelo

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Named for Michael Graves love of Italy and his use of the iconic font, Michelangelo uses Graves’ signature form-ellipsoidal hands and modern classic colors. The Michelangelo Watch lights up for ease of time viewing at night or in dimly lit areas. Michelangelo and Michael Graves – for the love of art and design.

The unisex sized case of The Michelangelo Watch measures 36mm in diameter (1.42″) and 7.35mm thick (0.29″). It is available with a soft-black leather band. Water-resistant to 100 ft.

Buy Now ImageMICHELANGELO with black leather band (model #7154 L) – $145

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Blue Syzygy Watch with blue case and blue band

Graves Blue Syzygy

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Contemporary Indigo Blue Classic Watch

Syzygy (pronounced /ˈsɪ.zɨ.dʒi/)

Syzygy named for the scientific term for astrological alignment, celebrates the unity of color, form and function in a sophisticated mono-chromatic presentation. Syzygy’s Indigo blue color is made of plated stainless steel that will not wear off. Syzygy features ellipsoidal hands (another Graves Signature form), a bright orange sweeping second hand, and easy to see white hour index marks. The entire composition is capped off by an oversized spherical knob.

Syzygy measures 36mm in diameter (1.40″) and 8.60mm high (0.34″). It is made of IP plated stainless steel and is complemented by an 18mm one-piece matching color leather band.

Buy Now ImageBLUE SYZYGY with matching blue leather band, (Model #7151A) – $140

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Black Syzygy Watch with black case and black band

Graves Black Syzygy

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Cool, Sleek and Modern Classic Watch in Black

Syzygy (pronounced /ˈsɪ.zɨ.dʒi/)

Syzygy named for the scientific term for astrological alignment, celebrates the unity of color, form and function in a sophisticated mono-chromatic presentation. Syzygy’s black color is made of plated stainless steel that will not wear off. Syzygy features ellipsoidal hands (another Graves Signature form), a bright orange sweeping second hand, and easy to see white hour index marks. The entire composition is capped off by an oversized spherical knob.

Syzygy measures 36mm in diameter (1.40″) and 8.60mm high (0.34″). It is made of IP plated stainless steel and is complemented by an 18mm one-piece matching color leather band.

Buy Now ImageBLACK SYZYGY with matching black leather band , (Model #7151B) – $140

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White Syzygy Watch with stainless steel case and black band

Graves White Syzygy

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Cool, Sleek and Modern Classic Watch in White

Syzygy (pronounced /ˈsɪ.zɨ.dʒi/)

Syzygy named for the scientific term for astrological alignment, celebrates the unity of color, form and function in a sophisticated mono-chromatic presentation. Syzygy’s black color is made of plated stainless steel that will not wear off. Syzygy features ellipsoidal hands (another Graves Signature form), a bright orange sweeping second hand, and easy to see white hour index marks. The entire composition is capped off by an oversized spherical knob.

Syzygy measures 36mm in diameter (1.40″) and 8.60mm high (0.34″). It is made of IP plated stainless steel and is complemented by an 18mm one-piece matching color leather band.

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Graves VIX.N with a black leather band

Vix.N

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Graves VIX.N

Vix.N is a sexy and contemporary watch with a concave dial.

Simple and elegant, Vix.N abstracts Roman numeral hour marks to their barest essentials and then delivers them in bright orange on a crisp white face. The stainless steel bezel provides a stylish frame for the slim, modern hands while the mint-green second hand delivers another unexpected punch of color.

Vix.N has a sexy and contemporary flair with its centered focus nadir accentuating the balance and design. Just the right amount of elegance and dial detail that one comes to expect from Michael Graves.

Vix.N measures 36mm in diameter (1.4”) and 8.6mm high (0.34”) and comes with a black leather band featuring a subtly embossed basket-weave pattern.

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Paesaggio by Michael Graves

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“Paesaggio” (which means landscape in Italian) is a silk version of a Graves mural called “Industrial Landscape,” created as part of his series of paintings and drawings exploring the theme of the Archaic Landscape. These evocative compositions include assemblages of simple geometric building forms placed within fictional landscapes that are reminiscent of the designer’s beloved Tuscany.

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Graves Forum Watch with a black leather band

Graves Forum

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Graves Forum

A Modern interpretation of the Roman Numeral Watch

These are not Nero’s Roman Numerals! Forum delivers a decidedly 21st Century interpretation of this classical numerical form. The slim stainless steel bezel provides a simple, elegant frame for the classically inspired hands while a mint-green second hand affords an unexpected pop of color; altogether timeless styling with a decidedly modern twist.

Forum measures 38mm in diameter (1.5″) and 8.5mm high (.34″) with a black leather band featuring black stitching.

Buy Now ImageFORUM white dial with black leather stitched band, (Model #7153L) – $115

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Michael Graves Orange Unisex Watch by Projects Watches

Wither-Orange dial UNISEX

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In the heart of Princeton New Jersey, the renovations on Witherspoon Street have become The Paul Robeson Center for the Arts. The project’s Honorary Chairman and designer Michael Graves describes it as a “landmark project for Princeton which will make an enormous contribution to the cultural life of our community.”

Witherspoon is also the namesake of his latest timepiece for PROJECTS. Like his building, The Witherspoon Watch is bold in its use of color and scale. The watch evokes the rich tones of the building’s blue and rust color bricks as well as its bold vistas of the town’s center.

Witherspoon measures 40mm in diameter (1.6″), is 8.85mm (0.35″) high, made of stainless steel, and complemented by a 20mm leather band (3/4″) with colored stitching.

Buy Now ImageWitherspoon Orange Dial with Matching Stitched Band (Model #7102 O) – $130

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Michael Graves Orange Ladies Witherspoon Watch by Projects Watches

Ladies Witherspoon Orange

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The new Michael Graves – designed Paul Robeson Center for the Arts on historic Witherspoon Street is in the heart of Princeton, NJ. Graves describes his building as a “landmark project for Princeton that will make an enormous contribution to the cultural life of our community.”

The Witherspoon Street Art Council is bold in scale and colorful in spirit – just like Graves’ latest bold and colorful timepiece for PROJECTS – the “Witherspoon” Watch! The scale of the dial (face) is grand; just like the oculus window overlooking the pocket park in Princeton, and the colors are bright, bold and spirited.

A smaller version of the unisex Witherspoon, this 30mm Ladies version has all the correct proportions for the smaller wrist.

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Witherspoon Watch Aqua Blue Dial with Matching Stitched Band

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In the heart of Princeton New Jersey, the renovations on Witherspoon Street have become The Paul Robeson Center for the Arts. The project’s Honorary Chairman and designer Michael Graves describes it as a “landmark project for Princeton which will make an enormous contribution to the cultural life of our community.”

Witherspoon is also the namesake of his latest timepiece for PROJECTS. Like his building, The Witherspoon Watch is bold in its use of color and scale. The watch evokes the rich tones of the building’s blue and rust color bricks as well as its bold vistas of the town’s center.

Witherspoon measures 40mm in diameter (1.6″), is 8.85mm (0.35″) high, made of stainless steel, and complemented by a 20mm leather band (3/4″) with colored stitching.

Buy Now ImageWitherspoon Aqua Blue Dial with Matching Stitched Band (Model #7103A) – $130

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Michael Graves Green Witherspoon Watch by Projects Watches

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In the heart of Princeton New Jersey, the renovations on Witherspoon Street have become The Paul Robeson Center for the Arts. The project’s Honorary Chairman and designer Michael Graves describes it as a “landmark project for Princeton which will make an enormous contribution to the cultural life of our community.”

Witherspoon is also the namesake of his latest timepiece for PROJECTS. Like his building, The Witherspoon Watch is bold in its use of color and scale. The watch evokes the rich tones of the building’s blue and rust color bricks as well as its bold vistas of the town’s center.

Witherspoon measures 40mm in diameter (1.6″), is 8.85mm (0.35″) high, made of stainless steel, and complemented by a 20mm leather band (3/4″) with colored stitching.

Buy Now ImageWitherspoon Dark Green Dial with Matching Stitched Band (Model #7101G) – $130

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Michael Graves Black Witherspoon Watch by Projects Watches

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In the heart of Princeton New Jersey, the renovations on Witherspoon Street have become The Paul Robeson Center for the Arts. The project’s Honorary Chairman and designer Michael Graves describes it as a “landmark project for Princeton which will make an enormous contribution to the cultural life of our community.”

Witherspoon is also the namesake of his latest timepiece for PROJECTS. Like his building, The Witherspoon Watch is bold in its use of color and scale. The watch evokes the rich tones of the building’s blue and rust color bricks as well as its bold vistas of the town’s center.

Witherspoon measures 40mm in diameter (1.6″), is 8.85mm (0.35″) high, made of stainless steel, and complemented by a 20mm leather band (3/4″) with colored stitching.

Buy Now ImageWitherspoon Black Dial with Matching Stitched Band (Model #7104B) – $130

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Michael Graves Mint Green Witherspoon Watch by Projects Watches

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In the heart of Princeton New Jersey, the renovations on Witherspoon Street have become The Paul Robeson Center for the Arts. The project’s Honorary Chairman and designer Michael Graves describes it as a “landmark project for Princeton which will make an enormous contribution to the cultural life of our community.”

Witherspoon is also the namesake of his latest timepiece for PROJECTS. Like his building, The Witherspoon Watch is bold in its use of color and scale. The watch evokes the rich tones of the building’s blue and rust color bricks as well as its bold vistas of the town’s center.

Witherspoon measures 40mm in diameter (1.6″), is 8.85mm (0.35″) high, made of stainless steel, and complemented by a 20mm leather band (3/4″) with colored stitching.

Buy Now ImageWitherspoon Mint Green Dial with Matching Stitched Band (Model #7101M) – $130

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Michael Graves Red Witherspoon Watch by Projects Watches

Witherspoon RED UNISEX

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In the heart of Princeton New Jersey, the renovations on Witherspoon Street have become The Paul Robeson Center for the Arts. The project’s Honorary Chairman and designer Michael Graves describes it as a “landmark project for Princeton which will make an enormous contribution to the cultural life of our community.”

Witherspoon is also the namesake of his latest timepiece for PROJECTS. Like his building, The Witherspoon Watch is bold in its use of color and scale. The watch evokes the rich tones of the building’s blue and rust color bricks as well as its bold vistas of the town’s center.

Witherspoon measures 40mm in diameter (1.6″), is 8.85mm (0.35″) high, made of stainless steel, and complemented by a 20mm leather band (3/4″) with colored stitching.

The Red Witherspoon has silver color hour and minute hands with a blue second hand and matching red crown.

Buy Now ImageWitherspoon Red Dial with Matching Stitched Band (Model #7106R) – $130

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Michael Graves White Unisex Watch from Projects Watches

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In the heart of Princeton New Jersey, the renovations on Witherspoon Street have become The Paul Robeson Center for the Arts. The project’s Honorary Chairman and designer Michael Graves describes it as a “landmark project for Princeton which will make an enormous contribution to the cultural life of our community.”

Witherspoon is also the namesake of his latest timepiece for PROJECTS. Like his building, The Witherspoon Watch is bold in its use of color and scale. The watch evokes the rich tones of the building’s blue and rust color bricks as well as its bold vistas of the town’s center.

Witherspoon measures 40mm in diameter (1.6″), is 8.85mm (0.35″) high, made of stainless steel, and complemented by a 20mm leather band (3/4″) with colored stitching.

Buy Now ImageWitherspoon White Dial with Matching Stitched Band (Model #7105W) – $130

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White Ladies Witherspoon Watch with Black Band designed by Michael Graves

Ladies White Witherspoon with black band

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“The new Michael Graves – designed Paul Robeson Center for the Arts on historic Witherspoon Street is in the heart of Princeton, NJ. Graves describes his building as a “landmark project for Princeton that will make an enormous contribution to the cultural life of our community.”

The Witherspoon Street Art Council is bold in scale and colorful in spirit – just like Graves’ latest bold and colorful timepiece for PROJECTS – the “Witherspoon” Watch! The scale of the dial (face) is grand; just like the oculus window overlooking the pocket park in Princeton, and the colors are bright, bold and spirited.

Our newest Ladies Witherspoon features an all white dial and black leather band with contrast white stitching. The fine details of this watch with the matching color crown to the dial and white stitching do no go unnoticed to the discerning eye. This Ladies Witherspoon is a smaller version of the unisex Witherspoon allowing for a more exact fit and proportion to those looking for a quality timepiece in smaller size but correct proportion.

The Ladies Witherspoon measures 30mm in diameter (1.15″) and 8.45mm high (0.33″). Made of stainless steel, this specially sized ladies watch is complemented by a 16mm black leather band (5/8″) with white stitching.

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White Ladies Witherspoon Watch designed by Michael Graves

Ladies White Witherspoon

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“The new Michael Graves – designed Paul Robeson Center for the Arts on historic Witherspoon Street is in the heart of Princeton, NJ. Graves describes his building as a “landmark project for Princeton that will make an enormous contribution to the cultural life of our community.”

The Witherspoon Street Art Council is bold in scale and colorful in spirit – just like Graves’ latest bold and colorful timepiece for PROJECTS – the “Witherspoon” Watch! The scale of the dial (face) is grand; just like the oculus window overlooking the pocket park in Princeton, and the colors are bright, bold and spirited.

Our newest Ladies Witherspoon features an all white dial and white leather band. A smaller version of the unisex Witherspoon, this 30mm Ladies version has all the correct proportions for the smaller wrist.

The Ladies Witherspoon measures 30mm in diameter (1.15″) and 8.45mm high (0.33″). Made of stainless steel, this specially sized ladies watch is complemented by a 16mm white leather band (5/8″) with white stitching.

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Michael Graves Red Watch from Projects Watches

Ladies Witherspoon Red

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The new Michael Graves – designed Paul Robeson Center for the Arts on historic Witherspoon Street is in the heart of Princeton, NJ. Graves describes his building as a “landmark project for Princeton that will make an enormous contribution to the cultural life of our community.”

The Witherspoon Street Art Council is bold in scale and colorful in spirit – just like Graves’ latest bold and colorful timepiece for PROJECTS – the “Witherspoon” Watch! The scale of the dial (face) is grand; just like the oculus window overlooking the pocket park in Princeton, and the colors are bright, bold and spirited.

A smaller version of the unisex Witherspoon, this 30mm Ladies version has all the correct proportions for the smaller wrist.

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Michael Graves Purple watch from Projects Watches

Ladies Witherspoon Purple

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The new Michael Graves – designed Paul Robeson Center for the Arts on historic Witherspoon Street is in the heart of Princeton, NJ. Graves describes his building as a “landmark project for Princeton that will make an enormous contribution to the cultural life of our community.”

The Witherspoon Street Art Council is bold in scale and colorful in spirit – just like Graves’ latest bold and colorful timepiece for PROJECTS – the “Witherspoon” Watch! The scale of the dial (face) is grand; just like the oculus window overlooking the pocket park in Princeton, and the colors are bright, bold and spirited.

A smaller version of the unisex Witherspoon, this 30mm Ladies version has all the correct proportions for the smaller wrist.

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Michael Graves Aqua Ladies Witherspoon Watch 30mm

Ladies Witherspoon Aqua

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The new Michael Graves – designed Paul Robeson Center for the Arts on historic Witherspoon Street is in the heart of Princeton, NJ. Graves describes his building as a “landmark project for Princeton that will make an enormous contribution to the cultural life of our community.”

The Witherspoon Street Art Council is bold in scale and colorful in spirit – just like Graves’ latest bold and colorful timepiece for PROJECTS – the “Witherspoon” Watch! The scale of the dial (face) is grand; just like the oculus window overlooking the pocket park in Princeton, and the colors are bright, bold and spirited.

A smaller version of the unisex Witherspoon, this 30mm Ladies version has all the correct proportions for the smaller wrist.

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Scarlet Watch in black & white; a true classic

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SCARLET by MICHAEL GRAVES 2007

Michael Graves’ classic approach to modernity: The Black Scarlet Watch.

The Scarlet black Watch has a black minute and hour hand with a silver second hand.

33mm in diameter (1 1/3″) and 7.9mm high (0.31″). Scarlet comes with a buttery soft black leather band.

Buy Now ImageScarlet Black – $115

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Grand Tour Dual Time Watch 47mm Black Dial with Black Leather Band

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“In 1960, before his architecture and product design had made him a household name, Michael Graves set out on a journey once considered essential for a young architect: a Grand Tour of the great monuments of Europe. As a recipient of the prestigious Prix de Rome, Graves traveled through Italy, Greece, Turkey, Spain, England, Germany, and France, studying and recording the masterworks of architecture.” (Michael Graves Images of a Grand Tour, by Brian Ambroziak.)

His Grand Tour watch for PROJECTS with its dual time-zone face is designed to keep the international traveler on time no matter where in the world one is traveling whether it’s for business or for the pleasure of discovering the world’s great architectural treasures.

Grand Tour measures 25.5mm W x 47.8mm H (1″ x 1.88″) and is 8.45mm high (0.33″). It is made of stainless steel,

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Grand Tour dual time watch with white dial and burnt orange band

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“In 1960, before his architecture and product design had made him a household name, Michael Graves set out on a journey once considered essential for a young architect: a Grand Tour of the great monuments of Europe. As a recipient of the prestigious Prix de Rome, Graves traveled through Italy, Greece, Turkey, Spain, England, Germany, and France, studying and recording the masterworks of architecture.” (Michael Graves Images of a Grand Tour, by Brian Ambroziak.)

His Grand Tour watch for PROJECTS with its dual time-zone face is designed to keep the international traveler on time no matter where in the world one is traveling whether it’s for business or for the pleasure of discovering the world’s great architectural treasures.

Grand Tour measures 25.5mm W x 47.8mm H (1″ x 1.88″) and is 8.45mm high (0.33″). It is made of stainless steel,

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Brick Red Shenandoah Watch

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This exciting collection draws from Graves’ newly designed Shenandoah Museum.

This unisex Shenandoah watch measures 1 1/3″ x 1″ in size, 1/4″ H (0.28″) and comes with a 3/4″ leather band. Shenandoah comes with both a curved lens and and curved case to enhance its contemporary look.

Sage, Brick (red) and Midnight (black) have polished hands with matte tips that clearly defines time and coordinates with slightly raised and polished indices at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 hours. A timepiece designed for the ages.

Indigo (blue) has polished hands with matte tips that circle white printed dots. Elegant for formal or casual wear.

Each watch has a durable stainless steel case and comes with a genuine soft leather band.

Buy Now ImageShenandoah Brick Red Dial (Model #9709) – $120

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Midnight Black Watch with polished and matte indexes!

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This exciting collection draws from Graves’ newly designed Shenandoah Museum.

This unisex Shenandoah watch measures 1 1/3″ x 1″ in size, 1/4″ H (0.28″) and comes with a 3/4″ leather band. Shenandoah comes with both a curved lens and and curved case to enhance its contemporary look.

Sage, Brick (red) and Midnight (black) have polished hands with matte tips that clearly defines time and coordinates with slightly raised and polished indices at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 hours. A timepiece designed for the ages.

Indigo (blue) has polished hands with matte tips that circle white printed dots. Elegant for formal or casual wear.

Each watch has a durable stainless steel case and comes with a genuine soft leather band.

Buy Now ImageShenandoah Black Dial (Model #9707) – $120

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Sage Shenandoah Watch designed by Michael Graves

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This exciting collection draws from Graves’ newly designed Shenandoah Museum.

This unisex Shenandoah watch measures 1 1/3″ x 1″ in size, 1/4″ H (0.28″) and comes with a 3/4″ leather band. Shenandoah comes with both a curved lens and and curved case to enhance its contemporary look.

Sage, Brick (red) and Midnight (black) have polished hands with matte tips that clearly defines time and coordinates with slightly raised and polished indices at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 hours. A timepiece designed for the ages.

Indigo (blue) has polished hands with matte tips that circle white printed dots. Elegant for formal or casual wear.

Each watch has a durable stainless steel case and comes with a genuine soft leather band.

Buy Now ImageShenandoah Sage Dial (Model #9710) – $120

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Indigo Cool Blue Watch designed by Michael Graves

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This exciting collection draws from Graves’ newly designed Shenandoah Museum.

This unisex Shenandoah watch measures 1 1/3″ x 1″ in size, 1/4″ H (0.28″) and comes with a 3/4″ leather band. Shenandoah comes with both a curved lens and and curved case to enhance its contemporary look.

Sage, Brick (red) and Midnight (black) have polished hands with matte tips that clearly defines time and coordinates with slightly raised and polished indices at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 hours. A timepiece designed for the ages.

Indigo (blue) has polished hands with matte tips that circle white printed dots. Elegant for formal or casual wear.

Each watch has a durable stainless steel case and comes with a genuine soft leather band.

Buy Now ImageShenandoah Blue Dial (Model #9708) – $120

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Ivoryspring Shenandoah Watch designed by Michael Graves

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This exciting collection draws from Graves’ newly designed Shenandoah Museum.

This unisex Shenandoah watch measures 1 1/3″ x 1″ in size, 1/4″ H (0.28″) and comes with a 3/4″ leather band. Shenandoah comes with both a curved lens and and curved case to enhance its contemporary look.

Sage, Brick (red) and Midnight (black) have polished hands with matte tips that clearly defines time and coordinates with slightly raised and polished indices at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 hours. A timepiece designed for the ages.

Indigo (blue) has polished hands with matte tips that circle white printed dots. Elegant for formal or casual wear.

Each watch has a durable stainless steel case and comes with a genuine soft leather band.

Buy Now ImageShenandoah Ivory Dial (Model #9711) – $120

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