Paul Rich Legacy Silver Black Aventurine — 40mm Quartz Watch
The watch
Paul Rich Legacy Silver Black Aventurine: an aventurine black-dial watch in a 40mm stainless steel case, driven by a Japanese quartz movement. It brings a crystal-set bezel. On the ChronoSeasons dial it sits at Hour VIII — Aventurine & Cosmic, part of the Downtime season — and suits anyone who wants a dial with real sparkle.
The Legacy Silver Black Aventurine pairs a black aventurine dial — deep and flecked with natural sparkle — with a crystal-set bezel around a 40mm stainless steel case, finished with a jubilee-style bracelet.
A dependable Japanese quartz movement drives it behind mineral crystal glass — accurate, low-maintenance, ready every morning.
Dressy enough for a jacket, easy enough for everyday. As a crystal-set dress watch it is not rated for swimming or showering — keep it away from water.
For those who like a little shine framing a clean, classic face.
New, boxed and warrantied — free US shipping.
Good to know
It runs a Japanese 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 40mm — a versatile size that suits most wrists (roughly 15.5-19 cm / 6.1-7.5 in). Our watch size guide (/pages/watch-size-guide) explains how to measure your wrist.
It has a aventurine black dial, framed by a crystal-set bezel, under a mineral crystal crystal.
A crystal-set bezel framing a black aventurine dial on a 40mm case, finished with a jubilee-style bracelet for a dressy, classic look.
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
Spent the weekend down by Clear Lake and wore this out every evening. The stainless steel jubilee bracelet breathes well in Texas heat on my 6.75-inch wrist, and the polished hands stand out clearly against the dark dial.
I bought this 40mm Legacy to scratch the itch for an aventurine dial without spending thousands on a boutique dress piece. Under a 10x loupe the black aventurine glass has a nice scatter of copper-silver flecks, and the crystal-set bezel stones are evenly spaced around the mineral glass. The Japanese quartz movement hits the markers cleanly and the jubilee bracelet drapes well on my wrist.
I'm in client presentations half the week and need a watch that doesn't snag on dress shirts. The 40mm Legacy slips under a cuff smoothly, and the black aventurine dial with silver steel works with charcoal or navy suits.
I was skeptical ordering a crystal-bezel watch online because photos can hide cheap finishing. Out of the box, the 40mm stainless steel case, solid-feeling jubilee links, and deep black aventurine dial convinced me right away. Feels substantial on my wrist.
Fits my wrist right after removing two links. Black aventurine dial sparkles nicely.
Bought this for my son's law school graduation. He wanted something classy in silver that still had some personality for evening events. Between the crystal bezel and the black aventurine dial, it was a huge hit at his graduation party.
Wore this down the Jersey Shore all weekend. The stainless jubilee bracelet handles salt air and humidity comfortably on my wrist, and the crown feels secure. The watch has some real heft to it that took a couple days to get used to compared to my titanium diver.
After a day hiking I like swapping off my beater field watch for something cleaner at dinner. This 40mm silver case and jubilee bracelet feel solid, and the black aventurine dial has a subtle sparkle under patio lights. Legibility is crisp.
Wore this out on the Ohio River for an evening dinner cruise. The steel case feels sturdy and the black aventurine dial looks like a clear night sky on the water. Put it on a spare leather strap for a few days which was pretty stiff before breaking in, so it lives on the steel jubilee now.
Sounds like a great evening on the river, Benjamin! The steel jubilee definitely suits this dial best.
The 40mm stainless case sits centered on my wrist and the jubilee clasp clicks shut positively. Silver hands contrast sharply against the black aventurine dial, making it much easier to read at a glance than most dark dress watches.
