There was a time when black metal watches started trending hard—and I mean hard. I was seeing them everywhere, and I couldn’t stop thinking about how clean and bold they looked. Sleek, understated, a little edgy… I knew I wanted one in my collection.
But at the time, my budget was a bit tight. I wanted something that looked good, felt solid, and didn’t break the bank. Easier said than done. I spent a good while searching, but everything decent seemed just out of reach.
Eventually, I settled on a dark gunmetal-finish watch from Bad Boy. It wasn’t exactly what I was after, but it was affordable and scratched the itch for a while. Still, I couldn’t help feeling like I’d compromised. It just didn’t hit that sweet spot.
So the search continued.
And then one day, while browsing Zando.com, I came across a brand I’d never heard of before—Trident. They had some unique-looking pieces, but one in particular caught my eye: a model called the New Yorker. It was everything I’d been looking for.
Minimalist. All black metal—strap, case, dial—with clean silver numbers on the face that added just the right amount of contrast. It also had a simple date feature, which was a nice functional touch. On the back, it simply said “Japan Movement.” No specific model listed, but I’d bet it’s a Miyota under the hood.
I snapped it up without hesitation.
It’s a watch that looks far more expensive than it actually was, and it never fails to get compliments. I loved it so much I started planning to add a few more Tridents to the collection. They had some truly original designs—watches that didn’t look like everything else out there.
Sadly, it seems like the brand has vanished. I haven’t seen any new models, and they’ve disappeared from most of the usual online spots. It’s a pity, because they were onto something special.
Still, the New Yorker remains one of my favorite pieces—not just for how it looks, but for the story behind the search.
Have you ever bought a watch that felt like a win after a long hunt? Let me know in the comments—I’d love to hear about it.
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