So you like dress watches eh? Perfect! We at Lux Horology have put together 10 beautiful minimalistic dress watches, which aren’t full of sub-dials and aren’t crowded with features in which you don’t want. So take a read through, and look at some of the features and stories in which they hold.
All of these dress watches are minimalistic in their own way, some hold incredible features, and others are a pleasing sight to the eye, some are thinner and some are thicker – so be sure to look at each of the features they hold, and visualise them on your wrist. This will help you understand which one you like the most.
1. OMEGA DE VILLE PRESTIGE CO-AXIAL 39.5MM MENS WATCH
A little bit about the watch:
This beautiful Omega dress watch, is part of the “De Ville Prestige” collection – a collection in which combines modern and classic design elements, to create simplistic but sophisticated pieces of horological art. Including a Co-Axial escapement allowing for an increase in longevity, due to the reduction in friction between the components. Driven by the calibre 2500 automatic movement – provides incredible accuracy.
If you’re looking for simplicity within your dress watch, then this is it – perfectly balanced, through the use of elegant materials for the hands and indexes and the single date indicator present. A captivating piece that is sure going to grab peoples attention, with the contrasting robust stainless steel case and the luxurious black leather strap.
The features this minimalistic dress watch holds:
Case material – Stainless steel
Movement type – Automatic calibre 2500
Water resistant depth – 30m
Watch markers – Roman numerals
Strap material – Leather
Case diameter – 39.5mm
Watch thickness – 10mm
2 . IWC PORTUGIESER AUTOMATIC
A little bit about the watch:
An organised yet charismatic open dial is present on this IWC Portugieser timepiece, leaving you stunned at the beauty of it, but also engaged with the simplistic minutes scale at the 6 o’clock position. This IWC reference number 325 was established in the 1930s as an iconic design – one which this new automatic model has taken inspiration from. It’s the perfect watch for any formal occasion – being powerful in it’s aesthetics, but also it’s functionalities. Including features such as a 60 hour power reserve.
The features this minimalistic dress watch holds:
Case material – 18ct rose gold
Movement type – IWC manufactured 82200 calibre automatic movement
Water resistant depth – 30m
Watch markers – Arabic numerals
Strap material – Alligator
Case diameter – 40.5mm
3. RADO COUPOLE CLASSIC 38MM MENS WATCH
A little bit about the watch:
This simplistic dress watch takes inspiration from the timepieces Rado were creating back in the 60s – classic and vintage in design, yet filled with such character. The champagne style dial, allows for the character to flourish, yet keeps it in line with the aesthetics throughout the watch, something you’d appreciate when wearing it to a formal event etc. because no one wants and overcrowded watch, especially when wearing smart attire.
Looking for a minimalistic dress watch, but one with great functionalities? Well, you’re in luck, because this Rado timepiece holds an impressive power reserve of 60 hours, and holds a water resistant depth of 50m – so, if you’ve got a wedding reception during the day, but need to travel throughout the night, you won’t need to worry about winding your watch.
The features this minimalistic dress watch holds:
Case material – PVD plating
Movement type – Automatic movement
Water resistant depth – 50m
Watch markers – Batons
Strap material – Leather
Case diameter – 38mm
4. PIGAET POLO
A little bit about the watch:
This stunning self-winding Piaget Polo really sets the tone with the blue alligator strap – highlighting the luxurious essence involved, as well as leading you onto the dial with high expectations, of which they are exceeded. Perfect for any occasion, formal, casual, you name it, you can wear it – especially with the functionalities that it comes equipped with, such as the 100m water resistance depth.
The beautiful simplistic dial is full of character, due to the ingenuity and creative design aspects in which Piaget have managed to get across, using colours which contrast with the blue alligator strap seamlessly. Not only that, but the simple date indicator at the 6 o’clock position is like the last piece of the puzzle.
The features this minimalistic dress watch holds:
Case material – 18ct rose gold
Movement type – Piaget 1110P manufactured self-winding movement
Water resistant depth – 100m
Watch markers – Batons
Strap material – Alligator
Case diameter – 42mm
5. MEISTERSINGER NO3 AM903 MENS WATCH
A little bit about the watch:
This spectacular timepiece demonstrates that you can showcase excellence without the intricacy in which you see in so many other luxury watches. The Meistersinger watch
is simplistic in it’s own way, but still maintains that true class through the use of the warm colours involved.
Driven by a Swiss automatic movement (ETA 2824-2) which has an impressive power reserve of 38 hours – meaning you can be on the go all day and not have to worry about winding your watch. Perfect for formal occasions with the brown leather strap, but also great for the outdoor environments, especially with the 50m water resistant depth being equipped.
The features this minimalistic dress watch holds:
Case material – Stainless steel
Movement type – Swiss automatic movement (ETA 2824-2)
Water resistant depth – 50m
Watch markers – Arabic numerals
Strap material – Textured brown leather strap
Case diameter – 43mm
Watch thickness – 11.5mm
6. SEIKO PRESAGE JAPANESE GARDEN 41MM MENS WATCH
A little bit about the watch:
A baby blue dial is the standout point found within this dress watch – leaving it’s elegance on display, along with the rich blue leather strap. Both of which compliment each other extremely well. A great match for a formal occasion – due to the excellent contrast but also the warmth it brings.
A true display of Japanese craftmanship – not only in terms of design and creativity, but also down to the functionalities in which this Seiko watch holds. Coming equipped with an automatic movement (calibre 4R35) allows for an increase in longevity, as well as having a power reserve of 41 hours, so you can be sure to make the most out of your days. Last but not least, is the “keeping it simple” date indicator located at the 3 o’clock position – leaving you with a subtle but useful dress watch.
The features this minimalistic dress watch holds:
Case material – Stainless steel
Movement type – Automatic calibre 4R35 movement
Water resistant depth – 50m
Watch markers – Batons
Strap material – Leather
Case diameter – 41mm
7. BREITLING PREMIER AUTOMATIC
A little bit about the watch:
A beautiful watch, part of a wonderful collection brought out in the 1940s – the collection is all about showcasing that elegance, something in which this Breitling dress watch definitely provides. If you were asking for a minimalistic dress watch, then that’s perfect, because this Breitling Premier is just that. The silver dial sets a luxurious tone throughout the watch, especially in contrast to the black crocodile leather strap. Not only does the silver colour of the dial add character, but so does the small seconds sub-dial located at the 6 o’clock position.
Simplistic in aesthetics, but rich in functionalities, are two ways to describe this watch. It’s an absolute cracking piece for the dinner party, that’s for sure.
Lastly, the dress watch includes an impressive 100m water resistant depth, as well as a 38-hour power reserve, within the Breitling 37 self-winding movement
The features this minimalistic dress watch holds:
Case material – Stainless steel
Movement type – Breitling 37 self-winding movement
Water resistant depth – 100m
Watch markers – Batons
Strap material – Black crocodile leather
Case diameter – 40mm
8. TISSOT T-HERITAGE VISODATE 38MM MENS WATCH
A little bit about the watch:
Bringing that affordability into the mix, all whilst showcasing the history in which Tissot proudly holds. This minimalistic dress watch, is a classic reinvented – being a take on Tissot’s iconic Visodate watch, which 50 years ago, was the first watch from Tissot to integrate the date function into an automatic movement. It was a special achievement, and is something you can remember Tissot’s history by.
The stainless steel case and slender polished bezel add to the minimalistic design in which it holds. Not to be fooled though, as the textured brown leather strap adds a great amount of character and contrasts the vintage style dial perfectly. So if you’re looking for a minimalistic dress watch, but don’t want to spend thousands, then this Tissot is a cracking option.
The features this minimalistic dress watch holds:
Case material – Stainless steel
Movement type – Automatic
Water resistant depth – 30m
Watch markers – Batons
Strap material – Leather
Case diameter – 38mm
Watch thickness – 12mm
9. FREDERIQUE CONSTANT SLIMLINE AUTOMATIC MENS WATCH
A little bit about the watch:
The classic design radiates the simplicity which is found within this watch, with Roman numerals present, and a simple date indicator located at the 3 o’clock position – making it an astounding minimalistic dress watch, which will serve as a useful timekeeping device but also a great fashion statement, especially for those formal events etc.
Designed and assembled in Switzerland, allows for this dress watch to be of the luxurious sort. Coming from the home country of luxury watches, also makes you understand that this watch won’t just be “another watch”, it’ll be a statement piece which has been crafted with precision.
The features this minimalistic dress watch holds:
Case material – Stainless steel
Movement type – Automatic
Water resistant depth – 30m
Watch markers – Roman numerals
Strap material – Leather
Case diameter – 40mm
10. LONGINES CONQUEST HERITAGE 35MM MENS WATCH
A little bit about the watch:
Last but not least on this list, is the spectacular Longines Conquest Heritage dress watch – full of character, yet so simplistic within the aspect of the dial. The silver-tone sunray dial is the perfect contrasting colour to the gold tone gilt hands and indexes. Another aspect of this minimalistic dress watch is the date indicator located at the 12 o’clock position, so subtle yet effective.
This timepiece channels the spirit of classic watchmaking, with the use of incredible functionalities and cutting edge technology, so don’t be surprised when you can use it for any occasion. An example, being the 38-hour power reserve the automatic movement has equipped.
The features this minimalistic dress watch holds:
Case material – Stainless steel
Movement type – Automatic movement
Water resistant depth – 30m
Watch markers – Batons
Strap material – Leather
Case diameter – 35mm
