Donovan Watches
Donovan The Axcent - Black Steel
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Last updated August 20, 2026
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A slim minimalist quartz watch with a black 41mm steel case and a stainless steel mesh strap.
Best for: Someone who wants an all-black minimalist watch on a matching mesh bracelet.
Official product pageOverview
This all-black version of Donovan's minimalist Axcent uses a black 316L stainless steel case with a matching stainless steel mesh strap. It runs a Japanese Hattori VJ32 quartz movement in a slim 41mm case just 7mm thick, under Hardlex mineral glass. The 20mm strap is interchangeable, and water resistance is rated at 3ATM for everyday splashes.
Pros
- All-black case with matching steel mesh strap
- Slim 41mm case, only 7mm thick
- Japanese Hattori VJ32 quartz movement
- Interchangeable 20mm strap
Cons
- 3ATM water resistance handles splashes only, not swimming
- Quartz fashion watch, not a mechanical timepiece
Specifications
- Movement
- Japanese Hattori VJ32 quartz
- Case material
- 316L stainless steel (black)
- Case diameter
- 41 mm
- Case thickness
- 7 mm
- Glass
- Hardlex mineral glass
- Strap
- Stainless steel mesh (20 mm, interchangeable)
- Water resistance
- 3 ATM
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