Men's Navy Watch Cap, Wool and Angora
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- Material
- 75% wool, 25% angora, knitted
- Construction
- Made in Scotland
- Care
- Machine washable at home, dry cleaning is not necessary.
Hand wash cold, or wool cycle at 30 °C (86 °F) with a wool detergent.
Do not rub or wring: press gently to remove the water.
Roll in a towel to absorb the excess before drying.
Dry flat, reshaped; hanging distorts the knit.
Do not iron directly: steam from a distance to relax the knit.
Store folded, away from light, with cedar; do not hang.
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Men's Navy Watch Cap, Wool and Angora
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Full size guide →The men's watch cap, a cap for the night watch
In the American army the knitted cap has a precise name: the watch cap, worn to stand watch on a ship or at a guard post. This men's watch cap keeps the shape: a tight ribbed knit, a double cuff that doubles the thickness over the ears, and no joining seam that could itch under a hood. Navy is the most logical colour: it stands up to wear without ever looking dirty.
- Material: 75% wool, 25% angora, knitted
- Origin: made in Scotland
- Detail: watch cap heritage
- Detail: wool and angora
- Detail: knitted in Scotland
Cut and sizing
One size: the ribbed knit, elastic by construction, fits every head size, men and women. Laid flat, the cap measures 28 cm (11 in) high by 24 cm (9.4 in) wide.
How to wear a men's watch cap
Cuff up, sailor style: the double cuff frees the forehead and covers the ears, the warmest position. Short cuff, worn back, with a pea coat or a raw denim jacket, as in our photos. Without the cuff, pulled down to the eyebrows, when the temperature leaves no choice.
Care
Machine washable at home: hand wash cold, or wool cycle at 30 °C (86 °F) with a wool detergent. Do not rub or wring: press out the water, roll it in a towel, then dry flat, reshaped. Store folded, away from light, with cedar.
Knitted in Scotland in one piece
The cap is knitted in Scotland, on hand-operated frames, in a fully fashioned knit: it comes off the frame in one piece, with no cutting or joining seam. Nothing marks the forehead after two hours of wear. The wool is dyed in the fibre before knitting, which gives the navy a stable colour.
Patina and durability
In three years, this beanie will have taken the shape of your head, and kept its warmth.
In the American army it is called the watch cap, worn to stand watch on a ship or at a guard post. Tight ribbed knit, double cuff over the ears, no seam that itches. This one is knitted in Scotland, 75% wool and 25% angora, in deep navy. Here is how it ages.
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firm material, solid color, clean finishes.
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the piece softens where it works the most.
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wear creases mark themselves and return from one wear to the next.
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follow the composition instructions; excessive heat and tumble dryers are to be avoided.
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borders and friction zones soften first.
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the color shades with use, without aging all at once.
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the piece is made: supple, familiar, always holding.
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a seam, a button, a snag is mended in the workshop.
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nearly three years: a well-kept piece gains in character what it loses in newness.
A beanie is the thing you wear most often in winter, and most often choose badly. This one doesn't itch, doesn't mark the forehead and never looks dirty. At €40, it is the warmth of a Scottish knit for every cold morning.
Lambswool and angora
The blend pairs 75% lambswool, which gives hold and elasticity, with 25% angora, which brings softness. Angora fibre is hollow: it is warmer and lighter than wool alone, because it traps air without adding weight. The cap breathes, so you go from the cold of the street to the warmth of a café without getting too hot.
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Find here the answers to the most frequently asked questions to help you choose with confidence.
Our clothes are made from exceptional materials (Japanese selvedge denim, French wool from Tournier…) and assembled on vintage machines.
Every piece is designed to last, evolve and develop a patina over time. The fabrics are developed to our own specifications: we design our own weaves, then have them woven by the best mills in the world (Japan, France, Italy, Portugal, Morocco), often on old looms. A new cloth can take up to a year to come to life.
This exacting standard is what sets Champ de Manoeuvres apart.
Yes, we ship worldwide. Shipping costs are automatically calculated when you place your order. Delivery is free in France and Belgium for orders over €150, in Europe for orders over €300, and worldwide for orders over €400.
Delivery times vary depending on the destination: 2 to 5 business days in France, 2 to 8 days in Europe, and up to 16 days for the rest of the world. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the order is shipped.
Of course! Returns and exchanges are free in France and Belgium for all orders over €150. You have 14 days to try on your items at home and return them if necessary.
Each product sheet contains a detailed size guide and fitting advice. Please contact our customer service for personalized advice before your purchase. Otherwise, here is a link to a general measurement chart .
Each product comes with tailored care instructions. We favor durable, easy-care materials to ensure your clothes last a long time.
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