Wristwatch Review: Perry Ellis Solar Watch with Tachymeter Markings

Over the summer, I found a great deal on this Perry Ellis Solar Collection watch at Ross. It has a brilliantly blue dial with classic markings and a very dark (almost black) blue strap.

A Perry Ellis Solar Watch in its box

Watch Features and Construction

The best feature of this solar watch is, of course, the solar power.  Once it is charged up, it can go for four months of darkness. There is nothing other than a "Solar Power" label across the dial between 8 and 4 o'clock to reveal that it is a solar watch.  The technology has clearly come along way since visible solar cells on the dial.

As a watch, the Perry Ellis solar watch has a stainless steel caseback, a Chinese movement, and a synthetic leather strap. The Perry Ellis name appears in the upper third of the dial between 10 and 2 o'clock. It can also be found on the back of the strap and on the buckle as shown below.

The Perry Ellis Logo on the Watch Buckle

Watch Dimensions

One of the things, I like about this watch is that it is perfectly proportioned for business or casual wear.  According to the ruler on my phone, the case is about 40mm in diameter and about 8 or 9mm thick.  Someday, I'll by myself a proper caliper to measure such things.  The main thing is that this watch is well proportioned with a nice readable dial size, a generous strap, and a case that doesn't stand too tall on the wrist.

The Perry Ellis Watch profile on my wrist.

Overall Impression

This watch has been a great addition to my collection.  It was amazing to find a 4-month-charge-life, solar watch for under $50 at Ross.  It would be worth buying for twice the price.  This Perry Ellis Solar Watch is a nice balance of sporty styling, easy-to-read functionality, and hassle-free ownership. 

[Update: If you'd like to get this specific model, I found it here on Amazon.] While this specific model is rapidly disappearing from the marketplace, you'll find many other great Perry Ellis watches here on Amazon.  The most recent solar watches look very good as well.