Maen’s Manhattan has become one of the sharper value propositions in the integrated sports watch space, pairing a crisp 1970s-leaning case with a modern, wearable footprint.
The latest Manhattan 37 Ultra-Thin keeps the same hand-wound architecture but changes the mood completely with natural stone dials in three distinct finishes.
It’s a small shift on paper, yet one that gives the watch a more tactile, jewellery-adjacent character without moving away from its steel sports watch foundations.
At a glance
- Maen has added three natural stone dial versions to the Manhattan 37 Ultra-Thin permanent collection.
- The watches use Black Onyx, Golden Swan or Snowflake Obsidian dials with simplified two-hand layouts.
- The 37mm stainless steel case remains 7.1mm thick and is powered by the hand-wound La Joux-Perret D101.
The Manhattan gets a quieter stone-led character
The appeal of the new collection sits in the contrast between the Manhattan’s angular steel case and the more organic behaviour of stone.
Black Onyx is the most restrained of the trio, giving the dial a polished, almost liquid black appearance.
Golden Swan brings warmth and natural veining, which should make each dial feel more individual than a conventional lacquer or stamped texture.
Snowflake Obsidian is the most visually distinctive option, using dark volcanic glass marked by pale natural inclusions across the surface.
Maen has wisely pulled back the dial furniture to let those materials breathe.
The applied markers and small seconds display are gone, replaced by a cleaner two-hand layout with newly designed pencil-style hands.
A slim integrated case with familiar Manhattan geometry
The stainless steel case carries over from the established Manhattan 37 Ultra-Thin, measuring 37mm across, 47.4mm lug-to-lug and just 7.1mm thick.
That thinness is central to the watch’s appeal, especially in a category where integrated bracelets can easily add visual and physical bulk.
The faceted case and octagonal bezel keep the Manhattan’s architectural identity intact, with brushed planes and polished accents giving the watch enough definition without making it look overworked.
Sapphire crystals are used front and back, and the watch is rated to 100 metres of water resistance.
The integrated stainless steel bracelet also remains unchanged, with brushed surfaces, polished chamfers and a taper toward a concealed butterfly clasp.
Short links should help the watch wrap more naturally around the wrist, while the four-screw attachment through the caseback remains one of the Manhattan’s more unusual construction details.
Hand-wound La Joux-Perret movement
Inside is the La Joux-Perret D101, the same hand-wound calibre used in the existing Manhattan 37 Ultra-Thin.
The movement runs at 21,600 vibrations per hour and offers approximately 50 hours of power reserve.
Its use is practical as much as romantic, since removing the automatic winding system is what allows the Manhattan Ultra-Thin to sit so low on the wrist.
Through the sapphire exhibition caseback, the calibre shows Côtes de Genève decoration and blued screws.
The collection joins Maen’s permanent line-up, although pricing has not yet been confirmed.
Details & Specifications
| Brand | Maen |
|---|---|
| Model | Manhattan 37 Ultra-Thin Stone Dial |
| Case size | 37mm diameter, 47.4mm lug-to-lug, 7.1mm thick |
| Case material | Stainless steel with brushed and polished finishing |
| Bezel | Octagonal stainless steel bezel |
| Crystal | Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating |
| Caseback | Sapphire exhibition caseback |
| Water resistance | 100 metres |
| Dial | Natural stone in Black Onyx, Golden Swan or Snowflake Obsidian |
| Hands | Pencil-style hour and minute hands |
| Movement | La Joux-Perret D101 |
| Winding | Hand-wound |
| Frequency | 21,600 vibrations per hour |
| Power reserve | Approximately 50 hours |
| Functions | Hours and minutes |
| Movement decoration | Côtes de Genève and blued screws |
| Bracelet | Integrated stainless steel bracelet with concealed butterfly clasp |
| Availability | Permanent collection |
| Price | To be confirmed |
The Manhattan 37 Ultra-Thin Stone Dial collection feels like a considered evolution rather than a loud reinvention, giving Maen’s compact integrated sports watch a more refined and personal face.
For buyers who like the geometry of the Manhattan but want something softer, rarer in feel and less dialled-in to the usual steel sports watch formula, these stone dials may be the most compelling versions yet.
