Dress Watches

This Gorgeous Minimalist Dress Watch Should Cost 5x More
Swiss watchmaker Ba111od offers the precision of a tourbillon and the beauty of an onyx open-heart dial for much less than you'd expect.

A Legendary Calendar-Chronograph Gets Upgraded With the World’s Most Beautiful Rock
Zenith's Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar has had some stunning variations, but this stone dial is the best it has ever looked.

This Exquisite, ’60s-Inspired Dress Watch Comes From an Unexpected Brand
Yema is known for tool watches, but damn, does it dress up well. Its new Granvelle collection sports a rippling guilloche dial in three colors.

Did Seiko Quietly Release the Best Compact Dress Watch Under $1,000?
The Presage collection, already one of the best affordable dress watches, adds three slimmed-down models with stunning dial textures.
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This Stunning Japanese Timepiece Goes Toe to Toe with the Original Sports Watch
Plus, the new bar in beach chairs, grail-worthy loudspeakers and more.
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This Overpowered Skeleton Watch Is a Blend of Two Luxury Masterpieces, With an Additional Hidden Trick
Vacheron Constantin maxes out the nautical Overseas with all of the complications the collection offers in one watch, plus one more.

A Legendary, Stunning Dress Watch Is Back After 30 Years
After relaunching in 2024 under LVMH, Daniel Roth has put one of the eponymous designer's most adored watches back into production.

Did a Vaunted Japanese Brand Quietly Release Its Best-Looking Watch Ever?
This ultra-thin watch collection received a stunning upgrade with a precious metal finish and intricate dial detailing.

This Demure Dress Watch Balances Rich Colors and Classical Design
Farer brings early 20th century watch design into the modern age with rich organic colors in a perfectly proportioned case and dial.

This Is Easily the Most Dazzling Watch I’ve Ever Seen Under $700
Vintage Patek vibes for less than a grand? Sign me up.
By Jack Seemer

This Elegant Dress Watch Utilizes an Unexpected But Perfectly Placed Material
French watchmaker Briston makes the material used in most glasses frames look so good, you'll wonder why it isn't deployed more often.

This Minimalist Dress Watch Masterpiece Is An Incredible Value, Even at Its Sticker Price
Massena Lab teamed up with independent watchmaker Raúl Pagès on a stunningly serene and shockingly refined timepiece.
By Sean Tirman

Why This Historically Significant Watch Is Missing a Minute Hand
The design of this dress watch goes back over 200 years.

A Watch This Elegantly Complicated Has No Right to Be So Compact
Zenith mirrors its 1969 Chronomaster with perfect proportions and multiple complications in a stunning rose gold case.

A Sports Watch This Affordable Shouldn’t Come with So Many Luxury Features
Rado is known for iconic dive watches and affordable quality, but a new collection aims at the luxury tier while remaining approachable.

The Hottest Color for Watches in 2025 Is Surprisingly Fresh
The color fad has evolved in an interesting way.

Rolex Quietly Launched a New Watch Bracelet. It May Be Its Most Comfortable Ever
It's easily the most vintage-inspired.

This High-End Watch Feature Isn’t Supposed to Be This Affordable
A perpetual calendar with an in-house movement that's this gorgeous and wearable for how much?

15 Overlooked New Watches from Rolex, Grand Seiko, Patek and More
These sleepers are just as compelling as the flagship releases.
By Johnny Brayson and Brad Lanphear