Just because a field watch is tough doesn’t mean it has to necessarily look tough. Admittedly, a dress watch is much more stylistically suited for special occasions but that didn’t stop Parisian watchmaker Serica from debuting its stunning Tuxedo Dial on the military-style Ref. 4512 back in 2022. And as such, the timepiece became a cult favorite.
Well, it’s been three years and the Tuxedo Dial is making a triumphant return, refined just a bit without losing what made it so special — and rugged — the first time around.
The Evolution of Elegance
The original 4512 TXD had a black-and-white enamel dial that was objectively beautiful but notoriously difficult to produce — a limitation that kept production numbers minimal. For the new Ref. 6190 TXD, Serica swapped that stark palette for a warmer black-and-beige combination while introducing a third color to the middle sector for added depth.
The hand-applied indexes are filled with stark white Super-LumiNova C3, providing proper contrast against the beige sectors. And Serica brought back the brushed handset from their earliest field watches — a nod to the brand’s origins that adds texture to the dial.
Built Like a Tank, Wears Like a Dress Watch
Underneath that refined aesthetic lives the same rugged 37.7mm stainless steel case that defines the 6190 line. At 10.4mm thick with a 46.5mm lug-to-lug measurement, it features twisted lugs and a sculpted bezel that maintain Serica’s signature design. Of course, you still get 200m of water resistance, just in case you needed proof that this is still a proper tool watch.
Inside, the COSC-certified Soprod M100 automatic movement delivers 28,800 vph with 42 hours of power reserve. The watch ships on Serica’s distinctive Bonklip bracelet (available in three lengths), and the crown can be positioned at either 3 or 9 o’clock for left-handed wearers.
Spec Sheet
Model: Serica Ref. 6190 TXD
Case Size: 37.7mm
Case Thickness: 10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug: 46.5mm
Case Material: Stainless steel
Crystal: Double-domed sapphire with internal anti-reflective coating
Dial: Three-tone enamel Tuxedo dial with hand-applied luminous indexes
Movement: Soprod M100 automatic, COSC-certified chronometer
Water Resistance: 200m
Bracelet: Stainless steel Bonklip
Limited Edition?: No but annual production capped at 150 pieces
Pricing & Availability
Unlike the limited 4512 TXD before it, the new Ref. 6190 TXD isn’t technically a limited edition — though Serica caps annual production at 150 units, ensuring it remains relatively rare. Priced at €1,190 (~$1,398), it’s available through Serica’s website, their Paris boutique, and authorized dealers starting December 19, with orders opening December 12 at 4:00 PM CET.
Recap
Serica Ref. 6190 TXD Tuxedo Dial
Serica’s bringing back its cult-favorite Tuxedo dial on the Ref. 6190, swapping the original’s tricky black-and-white enamel for a more refined black-and-beige combo with a third color thrown in for extra depth. It’s still the same rugged 37.7mm field watch underneath, just dressed up with hand-applied indexes and those vintage brushed hands from Serica’s early days.
