Paul Rich Frosted Star Dust II Void Silver — 43mm Quartz Dress Watch
The watch
The Paul Rich Frosted Star Dust II Void Silver is a 43mm watch with an aventurine black dial, powered by a Swiss quartz movement. We place it at Hour VIII (Aventurine & Cosmic) of the Downtime season, for evenings out and weekends.
The Frosted Star Dust II Void Silver centers a black aventurine dial that glitters like a night sky, set in a frosted, diamond-dusted 43mm stainless steel case. The mineral crystal keeps the deep, star-flecked face crisp and legible.
A precise Swiss quartz movement keeps the Frosted Star Dust II Void Silver accurate and effortless — set it and forget it.
On a matching frosted stainless steel bracelet, it slips under a cuff yet earns a second look at dinner. As a dress piece it is not rated for swimming or showering — treat the aventurine to dry land.
For anyone who wants a little of the universe on their wrist, day to night.
New, boxed and warrantied — free US shipping.
Good to know
It runs a Swiss quartz movement.
This is a dress piece and is not rated for water - keep it clear of swimming, showers and heavy splashing to protect the dial and finish.
The case measures 43mm — a bold size that suits larger wrists (roughly 17.5 cm / 6.9 in and up). Our watch size guide (/pages/watch-size-guide) explains how to measure your wrist.
It is a black aventurine dial - natural aventurine flecked with sparkle like a night sky, set behind mineral crystal.
On the ChronoSeasons dial it sits at Hour VIII — Aventurine & Cosmic, part of the Downtime season, and suits evenings out, gifts and weekends.
Yes - every Paul Rich watch includes a 2-year limited manufacturer warranty.
From the journal
Owners say
When I'm off the shop floor and meeting with aerospace vendors in button-downs, this 43mm Void Silver slips under a dress shirt cuff better than expected. The monochromatic silver case and black dial pair with grey or navy slacks easily.
Honestly wasn't sure if the frosted finish would feel rough or cheap in person. Once I opened the box I was impressed by the solid steel links, clean butterfly clasp, and real weight on my 7-inch wrist. The black aventurine dial looks much richer than the product renders.
Solid weight on my wrist. Frosted silver and black dial look great.
After forty years of collecting mechanical chronographs, I bought the Frosted Star Dust II Void Silver purely for the dial execution. The aventurine black surface has fine mineral inclusions that catch indirect light, while the brushed-and-frosted 43mm case keeps reflections muted. The mineral crystal is flat and clear, and the Swiss quartz caliber hits the minute track cleanly on my wrist.
Been wearing this out to dinner here in Vegas and to the office on Fridays. The frosted silver finish catches the light without looking gaudy, and the black dial has a cool night-sky effect. Very comfortable bracelet.
Picked this up for my son's 40th birthday last month. He wanted a silver watch with a dark dial that wasn't the same diver everyone else wears. The frosted steel and black aventurine combination hit the mark and he hasn't taken it off since his party.
I rotate through half a dozen Swiss automatics during the week, but wanted an aventurine dial piece that didn't cost five figures or need setting every Monday. The 43mm frosted steel case has surprisingly crisp bevels, and the Swiss quartz movement has drifted maybe half a second in three weeks. The black aventurine dial has genuine depth under a loupe rather than looking like cheap glitter.
On a larger wrist I didn't even need to remove a link from the frosted stainless bracelet. The integrated look is sharp, though I also picked up a notched black FKM rubber strap for humid South Carolina afternoons and the silver case transitions between both setups cleanly.
I was hesitant dropping four hundred bucks on a brand I mostly saw online, especially for a quartz model. In person the frosted stainless steel has a crisp, icy texture and solid link weight. I swapped on a leather strap for work that was stiff for three days before breaking in.
Appreciate you giving us a shot, Jim! Glad the frosted steel finish won you over in person.
