“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” Leonardo da Vinci (1452 – 1519) Truer words have never been spoken….and Stührling Original has taken Mr. da Vinci’s words to heart with the Ascot Series. And the newest entries in the series are the Marquis (for ladies) and the Marquis Gentry (for gentlemen). The elegance of the Marquis is evidenced by its classic styling and grace. At less than 7.5mm thin from front to back and with its’ clean easy to read face set against a backdrop of a swirled sun-ray design guillochèd into the dial, the Marquis presents a chic persona that can go anywhere from the relaxed to the most formal of events. The at-a-glance classic three-hand Swiss quartz movement with quick-set date complication serves traditional functionality and reliability as well. The 38mm (for men) and 25mm (for ladies) round-shaped Marquis cases are blanked from the highest quality of 316L surgical grade steel. The frontal look of the Marquis is complemented beautifully with a polished dodecagonal (twelve sided) bezel and is integrated seamlessly with its’ seven-row solid stainless steel link bracelet. The links on the bracelet have been cleverly blended with high-polish and satin finished alternating rows augmenting the Marquis’ prestigious identity; and the bracelet is completed perfectly with a push-button deployant clasp. For an overall classic look of a stylish everyday timepiece the Marquis and Marquis Gentry from Stührling Original presents a stunning combination of simplicity and sophistication!