In the animal kingdom, Hawks are birds of prey that hunt during the day rather than at night and their name comes from the Middle English word hafoc, which means “to grasp or seize.” The latest entry From Stührling Original’s Sportsman’s Series is the Sea Hawk, a day and date mechanical self-winding timepiece. This hawk, can go hunting with you day or night and with its whopping canteen-style crown protector will seize attention wherever you go by land or by sea. The Sea Hawk makes a mighty impression with its simple yet rugged case. The 44-millimeter round case has been blanked from solid 316L surgical grade stainless steel and is treated superbly with a brushed satin finish. However, it is the colossal screw-down crown protector that initially grabs the eye. The 10-millimeter round crown protector is anchored to the case with an expertly engineered “u” shaped tie-down anchor and “u” link. The anchor is secured to the case with micro-screws and the link that holds the cap is fastened with male and female screw pins. The engineering continues with a beveled edge on the cap while the Stührling signature logo is milled into its topside. The canteen-style crown adds to the overall footprint of the Sea Hawk measuring a full 53-millimeters across from three to nine. Another eye-catching detail is the high polish finish on the outer edge of the bezel snapping in contrast to the satin finish all around. Completing the at-a-glance look is the ever-so simple naked dial with Luminova™ baton markers at most positions and Arabic numerals at 12, 3 and 9. But do not be fooled by its simple look, the Sea Hawk features the reliable Stührling 22-jewel mechanical automatic day/date movement, caliber ST-90016. Beating at 21,600 vibrations per hour with quick-set day and date functionality, the engine is decorated magnificently with Perlage and Cotes de Genève on the back plates and a Damier finished rotor. To go with its hardy appeal, the Sea Hawk sports a domed Krysterna™ crystal on its face and a Krysterna™ crystal for the screwed-in exhibition case-back. The 22-millimeter heavily padded genuine leather strap with contrast stitching is a fitting complement for this rugged bird and the stainless steel buckle has a matching brushed finish and boasts “tuck and roll” engineering. When in the closed position, the strap conforms to the buckle and lays flatter and more comfortable on the wrist. Great for outdoor wear, you’ll want to “grasp” the Sea Hawk then “seize” the day!