TANJA: Black Onyx

Name: TANJA: Black Onyx
Rating: 4.91 (11 reviews)

Dhs. 2,749.00

TANJA: Where Time stood still and the World came to watch

In Darija, Morocco’s Arabic dialect, Tangier is called Tanja. Between 1925 and 1956, this city became an International Zone—neither Moroccan, French, nor Spanish. Perched where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic, it operated under its own rules and drew an extraordinary mix of outsiders seeking freedom: writers escaping censorship, artists chasing light, spies and smugglers, aristocrats avoiding scandal, and exiles with nowhere else to go. Paul Bowles settled there for life, Burroughs wrote parts of Naked Lunch, and figures like Kerouac, Ginsberg, Tennessee Williams, Truman Capote, Jean Genet, and Samuel Beckett passed through. Cafés like Café de Paris and Café Hafa became gathering places where multiple languages, ideas, and cultures blended into a unique, bohemian community. From this history comes MAGANA's TANJA Collection. Its familiar yet distinctive shape reflects the city’s personality, and each watch features a natural stone dial formed over millions, sometimes billions, of years. Aventurine shimmering with ancient minerals, Tiger's Eye layered over millennia, Malachite marked by rings of time, Mother-of-Pearl and Onyx shaped organically, and Meteorite born in dying stars before Earth existed. These stones are not mere decoration. They symbolize permanence and perspective. We live less than a century; the material on your wrist has existed for ages. That contrast is a reminder to value the present. Designed with a fashion designer friend of MAGANA, TANJA translates Tangier’s elegance into wearable form, with caseback engravings inspired by Moroccan geometric patterns. The message is simple: Stop postponing joy. Prioritize what truly matters—people, experiences, and moments that will not return. TANJA reflects MAGANA's philosophy: Time is the most valuable thing you possess. Spend it wisely.

Formed in darkness under immense pressure, natural onyx is the elegant night sky turned
solid. Its deep, velvety black surface radiates quiet power and purity, refined by the earth’s
slow and relentless forces. It embodies mystery, confidence, and timeless sophistication.

• 316L Stainless Steel Case
• Anti-glare treated sapphire glass on both sides
• Natural Stone Dial*
• Applied indexes®
• 37MM (Diameter) × 48MM (Lug to lug)
• Lug width: 18MM
• Thickness: 8MM
• MIYOTA battery powered quartz movement
• Date indication at 3 o’clock
• Water resistance: 30M (3 ATM)
• Genuine Leather strap with Alligator pattern embossing

Climate change is real, so we follow a clear sustainability roadmap: use recycled and recyclable materials wherever possible, prioritize suppliers with strong eco practices even when they cost more, make our processes energy-efficient, donate a share of profits to climate NGOs, and champion sustainable habits in work and life. We’ve partnered with Trees for the Future to help build an Africa “Green Belt.” This is the Magana Pledge: every watch funds 212 trees via Trees.org. For every 100 watches, that’s at least 2,120 trees—sequestering ~360 kg of CO₂ each year, yielding ~340 kg of organic fruits and vegetables annually, and rehabilitating ~2,900 m² of farmland. We can’t do it alone; when you choose Magana, you’re choosing a more sustainable future.

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Night sky on your wrist

The Tanja Black Onyx reminds me of looking at a clear night sky. The depth in the black stone is remarkable. It's become my most-worn watch this season. MAGANA is a brand I'll keep coming back to.

For those who appreciate understated luxury

The Tanja Black Onyx is for someone who doesn't need to be loud to be noticed. The watch has quiet confidence the black stone, the careful design, the solid build. A proper piece.

Versatile and luxurious

The Tanja Black Onyx works with everything from business suits to casual weekend wear. The black stone dial is rich and deep. Quality is top tier solid weight, clean finishing, comfortable strap. Very satisfied.

Dark and dramatic I love it

I was specifically searching for a watch with a dark stone dial and the Tanja Black Onyx was exactly what I envisioned. The black onyx is rich and premium. The watch feels solid and substantial. Really happy with this.

The most elegant black watch I've seen

I compared many watches before settling on the Tanja Black Onyx and I'm very glad I did. The natural stone gives the black dial a depth and character that no other material can replicate. Excellent build quality.

A watch that commands attention quietly

The Tanja Black Onyx doesn't shout for attention but earns it. The onyx dial has a gravitas that few watches achieve. Build quality is excellent and it arrived in beautiful packaging.

Exceptional everyday watch

I've been wearing the Tanja Black Onyx daily for three months and it just gets better. The onyx has a quality that improves as you wear it. Timekeeping is perfect and the build shows no signs of wear.

Sleek, dark, and absolutely stunning

The Tanja Black Onyx is a masterpiece of understated elegance. The onyx dial is perfectly black not just dark grey but a true, deep black that draws you in. The contrast with the case and hands is beautiful. Very impressive quality.

Bold and beautiful

I wanted something different for evening wear and the Tanja Black Onyx is perfect. The black onyx dial is striking and the overall watch design is refined. Gets enormous compliments. Quality of construction is genuinely impressive.

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