Dress Watches

Seiko’s Maligned Affordable Cartier Alternative Gets a Subtle but Effective Update
Seiko has offered a Cariter dupe for decades, but the newest update is the first to feel like a worthy, affordable substitute.

Did the Hottest Affordable Titanium Watch Just Get Even Better?
One of the most original dress watches in recent memory is now even more tempting.

Want a Pre-Owned Rolex? Here’s Where to Get One for Less
Many retailers will sell you a Certified Pre-Owned Rolex, but one does so for a lot less than the rest.

Citizen Puts Japanese Craftsmanship on Full Display with One of Its Finest Watches to Date
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of its Eco-Drive technology, the brand goes all-in on a timepiece that exemplifies its cultural heritage.
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The Definitive Aviation-Inspired Sports Watch Just Entered Stealth Mode
Bell & Ross releases an all-black version of its aviation-inspired sports watch.
By Gear Patrol

17 New Watches You Missed from Tudor, Timex, Seiko and More
Keep time with the watch industry's most exciting new releases.
By Sean Tirman, Brad Lanphear, Ben Bowers, Jack Seemer, and Steve Mazzucchi

This Elegant Dress Watch Is Deceptively Tough and Functional
This chronograph (yes, it's a chronograph) proves that IWC is a tool watch brand at heart, no matter how fancy it gets.

14 New Watches You Missed from G-Shock, Zenith, Longines and More
Keep time with high horology's most exciting new watches.
By Brad Lanphear, Sean Tirman, and Steve Mazzucchi

An Iconic Brand Tapped Its Archive for a Stunning Daily Dress Watch
Hot off updating and expanding the Conquest line, Longines adds a stunning daily dress watch modeled after the original 1954 design.

This $549 Automatic Watch Might Be the Best Cartier Alternative You Can Buy
The Zephyr from New York-based microbrand Lorier is a best-in-class dress watch. If you missed it the first time around, I've got good news.

This Iconic ’70s Royal Oak Contender Gets a Mesmerizing, Minimalist Update
The Girard-Perregaux Laureato celebrates its 50th birthday with a hypnotic take on its integrated bracelet sports watch.
By Sean Tirman

With a Small Update, Omega’s Ultimate Daily Watch Is Pushing the Biggest Trend in Watches
Although marketed for women, the new Seamaster Aqua Terra fits how some famously stylish men wear dress watches.

This Titanium Watch Reimagines the Iconic Hourglass in the Coolest Way Possible
Ressence celebrates 75 years of UAE-based watch retailer Ahmed Seddiqi with a unique Type 9 inspired by the sands of time.
By Sean Tirman

Tudor’s Most Wearable Dive Watch Gets an Icy-Cool Refresh for Summer
From its striking dial color to its unusual bezel, this stunning timepiece elevates the Black Bay in several unexpected ways.
By Sean Tirman

One of the Most Elegant GMT Watches I’ve Ever Seen Is Also One of the Most Affordable
Canadian boutique watchmaker Heron packed an impressive list of refinements into this dress watch without approaching the $1,000 mark.

16 New Watches You Missed from Seiko, Swatch, Timex and More
Keep time with high horology's most wanted.
By Brad Lanphear, Jack Seemer, Steve Mazzucchi, and Sean Tirman
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This Stunning Swiss Superwatch Has No Hands, Dial or Crown
Not in the traditional sense, anyway — and the latest iteration of Ulysse Nardin’s game-changing Freak adds another dazzling element too.

Is This New Seiko the Finest Dress Watch You Can Get for $2,000?
The beloved Japanese brand's Presage line gets a stunning, shockingly affordable new automatic in its catalog.
By Sean Tirman

Mr. Porter Is Offering Steep Discounts on Watches and Accessories from Unimatic, Oris, Bemont and more
Father's Day is around the corner, and it is never a bad time to treat yourself to some discounted watches and watch accessories.