Feature: 5 dress watches for 5 different budgets
The dress watch is a must-have for any watch collection, a piece for glamorous occasions or even everyday wear—how many of us actually need that dual time zone or 300m water resistance anyway? These minimalist luxury watches, uncluttered with complications, are the epitome of sleek design and elegance. So, with that said, let’s help find you a dress watch suitable for your budget.
Tissot T-Trend T601.521.52A
Flaunting a rectangular case, this Tissot offers a slice of Cartier-esqué style. A bonus, though, is that the Tissot is a fraction of the price of the likes of Cartier, and so you can bag yourself a chic minimalist timepiece for just three figures—thus keeping your wallet or purse intact.
Omega De Ville 4617.31.02
A little more expensive than the Tissot is this De Ville Prestige from none other than Omega. Featuring a simple silver and white dial with gold bezel, lugs, hour markers and hands, this is an appealing piece for both men and women. Powered by the automatic Omega calibre 2500, this De Ville also features a handy date window at three o’clock.
Baume et Mercier Clifton M0A10055
As described by Baume et Mercier itself, its Clifton watches “appeal to demanding men looking to acquire a classic yet contemporary timepiece”. This model offers a more masculine take on the stripped-back dress watch with useful day and month windows in tow, as well as a moon phase at six o’clock—all powered by the automatic movement displayed through the open caseback.
Rolex Cellini 50509
The Rolex Cellini is a model that’s maybe a tad more under-the-radar compared to other Rolex watches out there—you know the ones—but that doesn’t mean it’s not worthy of some fanfare. This model boasts a slick black and white gold aesthetic with a pared-down, time-only dial and an elegant etched bezel. Rest assured you’ll be paying for the crown though; this Cellini will set you back more than £10,000.
Patek Philippe Calatrava 7200R-010
Now for the big bucks, we have—to the surprise of no one—a Patek Philippe Calatrava. With its clean lines and stripped-back design, this white dial, time-only number with a gold case and bezel, epitomises Patek Philippe’s elegant style, whereas the open caseback exhibits the exquisite craftmanship behind the brand. Fancy a slice of said craftmanship? It’ll set you back almost £40k…
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