The Best Dress Watches - Affordable to $3,000
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While the world of work has certainly changed over the last year or so, I still firmly believe there is a place for at least true dress watch in any enthusiast's collection. In this video, I'll share some of the best dress watches on the market from the truly affordable up to around $3,000.
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I very rarely dress up, but I am addicted to dress watches
Same, but tbh with a pair of chinos and a polo or a shirt you can pull off pretty much any dress watch.
@@valebliz I second that. Plain Polo and Dark denim or slacks.. Can do it.
@@valebliz mhm
@@valebliz isn't that called European? Dress watches 365
what are your favroites?
I bought a Tissot gentleman a few months ago, very solid piece for a dress watch and pretty high bang for buck having a silicon hairspring at this price range, loving it ever since I bought it and is now my everyday watch.
Have you faced any issues with your watch ?
@@kodoaok626 Not anything that I am aware of except a few straches here and there, it does run slighty faster than standard time though, I think it can be be calibrated if I wish to do so, otherwise it's my go to watch when I'm working.
Teddy I don’t know if you have already done this but I would love to see a “newly graduated watch” list. It would have to be affordable watches that someone just out of college could afford, a watch that would be great for everyday use, and something that could potentially stand out in an interview. Just an idea, love the videos Teddy!
I have done something similar but I can do that again 👍🏻
@@TeddyBaldassarre shall be waiting.
As you bought nomos and specially my love Ball watch. Thank you so much after that i have now become your fan.
@@TeddyBaldassarre can you please please do a brand overview/history type video for Oris? Thanks! :D
Good to see another video that caters to people who still appreciate vintage proportions. You say that dress watches have become less of a thing in the last few years. I had to wonder what you meant by the last few years. When I was growing up in the 60s and 70s most men wore a dress watch. But from the mid to late 70s sportier watches crept in.
Bb36, sorted
Thanks so much for highlighting dress watches Teddy! I absolutely love that Bulova Breton!
I wish that Bulova Breton was more affordable. I love art Deco I would love to have it. 🥺
For me, my personal aesthetics , I have never really liked diver style/sports style bezels, and have always loved dressier watches, even for everyday use so thanks for this video
The SRPF41 & 53 are beautiful! love my SARB035, though...it fits me better! On the bracelet, it’s great with business casual or jeans. With a leather strap, it’s great for dressier attire.
Great video, Teddy! The only thing I would've added is that around 2500-2600 USD, you can also get a quartz Cartier Tank Solo, which is a super accessible entrypoint to one of the most quintessential dress watches ever made!
Oh man, that’s a big miss! Thanks for the mention. Excited to get my hands on a solar beat.
@@TeddyBaldassarre ooh the Solarbeat looks amazing! Same here. Getting a Louis Cartier case at Solo price will be incredible.
The new large quartz Tank Must looks incredible. The case looks almost exactly like the old platinum Louis cartier cases, for 2k! It’s a no brainier for a dress watch.
Also a quartz Grand Sieko GMT
@@60zeller oh yeah, those do start right at the 3000 USD mark! Only thing is I think those are more of a sports watch than a dress one.
As I get older, I find my tastes altering more and more in the direction of dress style watches. Sports watches still remain important to me however.
@Teddy I gifted the green Maestro I bought from your website last year to my nephew. He started working in real estate and I figured he needed a nice beginner dress watch. He loves it and I may have created a new watch enthusiast.
Great video Teddy, as always. I love watching them!
Since the Bauhaus movement originated in Germany the correct way, and easier for you, to pronounce would be Bow (like Bow Wow 🙂 ) and house ( like 🏠 ). Pretty much like it's spelled, letter for letter. Thought you might like to know. It's much easier than Ba-ha. 🙂
I learned the correct way to pronounce the name of brands from your channel so I thought returning the favor. 😛
Please continue this focus on dress watches, 3-5k should be next. Dress watches are often more interesting (design-wise) than sports timepieces since they have to be much more minimal, not to say austere even. Great video, cheers!
I’m a new watch enthusiast. The first two watches I bought for job interviews were the Tissot Carson Premium in midnight blue and that Matcha green Seiko, since I wear a lot of green anyway. They look professional for my line of work and I always get complimented. Thanks for reviewing both Teddy!
Some really great options here Teddy, I certainly love the Lingines Sector dial, I came very close to getting one last weekend but the Longines Tuxedo 3 hand won out by a whisker as not only does it look good and classic there is nothing in my collection that looks even slightly similar. I do find myself drawn to the Hamilton and the revised Tissot Visodate ( have the old 2824 based one) more as well. Keep up the great work Teddy.
For me the problem with modern dress watches is that they’ve gotten a little bit too far toward the “big and thick” end of the scale in a lot of cases. Dress watches are supposed to be subtle, classy, and understated whilst being beautiful and elegant at the same time. They’re not supposed to be wrist bling. And they’re not supposed to be so big or thick that they’re on show literally all the time because you simply can’t fit them under the cuff of your shirt. They’ve become garish and pretentious. It feels like people these days think that the correct size for a dress watch for their their wrist is one that fills the entire width of it. And to me that kinda feels like it defeats the point of a dress watch.
I suspect this is why so many people are buying vintage watches from eBay and places like that these days. I wish more makers would go back to making 35-39mm dress watches that are maybe 8mm or 9mm thick max. They don’t even need to be automatic because it’s not like you’ll be wearing them all day, every day. So you’ll probably end up hand winding them every time you wear them regardless. I just bought a lovely little 35mm watch from the 60’s with a really great looking domed, grey sunburst dial and separate day and date complications at 3 and 6 o’clock similar to a Seikomatic Weekdater but a little fancier. It’s got a hand winding movement and honestly it’s SO thin. Without the domed crystal I bet the case is no thicker than 5mm. I really wish there were watches like that still being made, instead of 44/45mm monstrosities that look like you’re wearing a satellite dish on the end of your arm lol.
I have big wrists yet I really don't care much for the oversized look, I have wall clocks that are smaller in appearance.
Completely agree with this ! 35 - 40 mm watches with a max 46 - 48 lug to lug with a max thickness of 10mm is ideal!
Satellite dish on the wrist made me chuckle and deserved the like!
What are some watches you'd suggest that fit your criteria? I.e. smaller case size, slimmer profile, vintage aesthetics?
@@Bkesal14 it’s been a long time since I posted that comment, and I think it would seem that in the meantime some companies have really caught on to the prevailing consumer sentiment.
I think at the higher end of the budget, the Longines _Conquest Heritage_ and _Heritage Flagship_ models are both really great modern reissues/reproductions of much older pieces they produced previously in the 60s I think. The _Conquest Heritage_ is my personal favourite because it’s smaller at 35mm (Flasgship is 38.5mm), and its domed dial I feel is a much more faithful reproduction of the dials from the era. Both are super thin considering they’re automatic, too. Also I saw that Rado reintroduced their _Golden Horse_ model - a sporty dress watch they produced from the 50s/60s onwards in many different forms. Its casing and styling seems to perhaps be a bit of an homage to the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust, with fluteless or fluted bezel options. The main difference being the Rado sports a heavily domed dial as opposed to Rolex’s much more modern-looking flat dial.
At the lower end of the scale, a few more budget-oriented brands have also capitalised on the call for a return to retro, with brands like Accurist and Geckota to name but a few releasing their own versions of the classic 60’s style bicompax racing chronograph (à la the 1968 Heuer Camaro) featuring tonneau/pin cushion cases with round bezels and dials. The compromises made here, however, are that the movements are usually either quartz or mechaquartz with no running seconds dial. Although I will say I picked up Accurist’s version, the _Retro Racer,_ with blue dial and orange and white accents, for half price at £70 down from their £129 RRP and I’ve been VERY impressed with it so far. It’s thin, its stated size of 41mm seems to wear much smaller because the lugs are so short, and the finishing is really great for the price. Sadly it’s since been discontinued it seems.
If you’re not intimidated buying from Chinese sites like AliExpress, then I’d also fully recommend looking into the brand Mysterious Code. They produce some really lovely retro-inspired pieces, with their best I think being their interpretation of the 50’s style Longines bi- and tricompax chronographs. The model I picked up was a bicompax with blue guiolloché reverse panda dial with silver subdials, and I have to say for around £75 (available here: a.aliexpress.com/_EJ4RdTZ), I’m absolutely delighted with it. It uses the Seiko mechaquartz chronograph movement featuring a sweeping chronograph main seconds hand and has been incredibly accurate so far. The only downside for me with this brand has been their awkwardly modern and stereotypically Chinese-gibberish-attempt-at-English random brand name. Its just such a nice little watch at 38mm that I can bring myself to ignore that.
@@sam_the_man thanks for taking the time to write out that response, especially given that as you said it has been a while since you posted. Enjoyed reading through!
This is a great list. Although I now have 3 Junghans watches, I’d also add the Radio Couple Classic Automatic. The white textured face, clean design and blue hands are particularly lovely, as well as the ETA2824-2 movement…
Fair opening point : A dress watch becomes "the good room" in a house.
Teddy, I bought a Tissot Gentleman with a blue dial from your website recently. Smooth transaction and loved the free strap (Tan alligator, looks great!). Thanks for all the great reviews. You really helped me with my final decision. The Tissot is a exceptional value. A review of Mido watches might be interesting to your viewers.
IMO Hamilton has a winner with their Jazzmaster Thinline series. Nice and thin (as the name would suggest) to slide with ease under a dress shirt cuff, good quality leather bands, reliable ETA 2824 workhorse movement, and nice clean minimalist dial design, all for comfortably under a grand.
I own several Tissots including the one you mentioned, Orient Bambino & Maestro, Mido Baronceli, Longiness Máster Collection & Dulce Vita (i think dolce Vita Is better) But o have had several Hamilton ando i'm kit convinced with the brand.
Ford the rest of your recomendations totally agree.
Regards for your excelent channel
The B&M Clifton Baumatic just oozes Rolex Cellini vibes. Haha - thanks for the perfect start to a beautiful weekend.
Thank you for watching!
Bingo, you nailed it. I was wondering why it was so appealing and you're exactly right, it hits all those Cellini notes.
Bought one last year and it is a wonderful watch. Quite the strap monster as well
My dress watches of choice are the Hamilton Intramatic, Junghans Max Bill line or the Junkers Bauhaus design watches. I really like these for their versatility and quality at a reasonable price point of between $500 to $1000 Oh yes and the Christopher Ward C63 line are also very nice.
Perfect examples! I was thinking of both the Intramatic and the Max Bill.
Hi Teddy, any plans on releasing an updated video for best dress watches in 2024? Just looking for newer options, bought my first PRX thanks to your videos! ❤
I just got a 70's Seamaster, so many great ones around $1000, if you like the classic style check them out.
Very comprehensive and very helpful.
I’ve always thought the Tudor 1926 makes for a good one and at 2k. Don’t own but have tried on and was pleasantly surprised
Very underrated watch. I think people get caught up by some of the variants with the diamonds but it’s perhaps the most attainable way to get into Tudor. It deserves its own video soon.
@@TeddyBaldassarre holding it side by side with omega deville and iwc portofino, I was impressed with the quality of the case construction
@@TeddyBaldassarre Hey Teddy, thanks for bringing up the Tudor 1926 as I am shortlisting it actually, tbh, I've already placed my interest at the Boutique fot it. But you might have gotten one point incorrect, after much research, Tudor actually changed to a Sellita base movement back in 2020 for the 1926 line. It was ETA from 2018-2020 but somewhere in 2020, they swapped it to the Sellita. Other than that, I honestly can't wait for your review of the 1926! Love your videos by the way and keep it up man!!👍👍👍
@@maxmillianlim actually makes for a great daily watch with its screw down crown.
@@bm5192 I know right? Went to see the watch twice before making my decision. I feel that it's a great all rounder watch for the price. You get Tudor quality for under local currency $2.5k... the movement, even though is Sellita base, is almost running at COSC standards due to how Tudor modifies the movement. You really are getting value at its best. Pity that they didn't have the size I wanted in the store. But I've already placed my name down and they'll call me once its in.
Even if I were a millionaire I would still have that Maestro and the Seiko sharp edge in my collection
That seiko dial (with the pebbled surface) is beautiful
Maestro just looks to simple for me, no identity
@@jimyarradi dress watches are supposed to be simple but i do understand where you're coming from.
@@jimyarradiI get that. That's what I like about it. It has a sort of "fashion watch" kitsch but with actual quality. Fills a fun role in the collection for that reason. Stealth heritage lol
@@bruceleroy8063 I see your point, it is a very good watch indeed
That Junghans Meister is gorgeous but a bit pricey for a hand-wind movement and acrylic crystal. That being said, I might still go for it.
Well that’s just great... Didn’t really have a necessity nor a deep interest in dress watches. 21:33 later, not only did I realize I have both a need and an interest, but now I’m a “sector dial enthusiast!” Thanks a lot, Teddy.
Always stay classy. Always.
Nah
I just got a salmon dial Islander, ISL-037 and I love it. Hi beat Miyota, 100m water resistant with screw-down crown, nice and thin... $350. Can't recommend enough.
I really like the black-dial, smooth bezel version. I haven’t pulled the trigger yet!
Am wearing mine right now; it’s a versatile, gorgeous timepiece!
Love the Islander. Have the 37 Pepsi.
@@chriscon8463 Definitely get it, its so nice. The black dial w/o the fluted bezel is especially versatile, if you put it on a leather strap it would be pretty sporty. Super well lumed too.
Great video Teddy! As an essential worker who works in a office, I still dress business casual every day, and I love my dress watches. You had a fantastic list, great choices all around!
For $3K I'd skip every one of those, and go with a Grand Seiko 9F Quartz movement watch. $2K-$2.5K and you get a better finish than any of those, a more accurate watch, and absolute beauty of design.
Tissot Le Locle is definitely a contender
My problem with dress watches normally is the water resistance, not because I'm gonna wear them at the beach, but as an "insurance" that if they get wet accidentally they won't get damaged, that's why I love the Sinn dress watches, I stumbled upon them on their website and they have very classy enamel dials with water resistance and classic designs.
Nice line up again, love that 1926 Tudor which to me looks a bit sporty. Glad to see a mention on the Baume et Mercier clifton baumatic. I think you should have mentioned the latest Riviera editions too. They have released both a baumatic and a selita version.
Great video topic! This is one I have been waiting on. Excited to watch it!
I was in touch with an old friend at the weekend who owns a couple of jewellery shops in West London. He told me that he will no longer be stocking any wrist watches in the future as there isn't enough demand for them anymore and the profit margin is so small it's now worth his while. Sad but inevitable I suppose!
That Frederique Constant looks good.
Great list It's so good it is hard to choose just one! Keep up the good work!!
Love the Tudor!
What about the Cartier tank? Certain models fall within this range and it is the quintessence of class.
Solid list! I personally would include my longines dolce vita but it's not for everyone
Longines is always a good choice.
Longines DolceVita can be included. Not many dedicated review videos out there for this model. May be you can add this in your list of upcoming videos. Appreciate your effort for the current upload.👌🏻
Epos originale, exquisite and oh so slim, 5.9mm. Beautiful.
Big fan of dress watches. Personally I think you can wear them casually
I think Teddy loves his denim shirts. ;)
Big Hamilton fan here. I love my Day Date Auto H32505151. I also have the Black dial version. H32505731. I replaced the stock leather strap with a deployment strap, which is great.
I love your videos! I’m a big fan! Could you please do a video on the Frederique Constantine Slimline Monolithic. It’s so intriguing with its 40Hz Fc-810 movement. It’s so smooth it reminds me of a Grand Seiko Spring Drive. Thanks & keep up the great work!
I would add Vostok Classica to the list
catier tank quartz movement? gotta be in the list for class?
Good list. Although, I think the Tissot LeLocle is nicer than the Visodate. It is also similar to-but I think nice than-the Frederique Constant Classic Index.
Another great video Teddy 👏🏻 You should check out the new Citizen NB-1050 series
There’s always a need for a dress watch. Isn’t that part of the shirt & tie upper and beach shorts lower Zoom call attire?
Just the video i was looking for!
Nice list. I must admit, I haven't worn my dress watch in a long time. Hopefully when life gets back to normal soon, it will leave the watch box again.
That Tissot Gentleman is a damn near perfect everyday casual/dressy watch. I even like the butterfly clasp personally. Just waiting on that 38mm variant!
My Seiko Presage white dial came in yesterday and i love it. Beautiful Sapphire Crystal and detailed dials! I might replace the movement with an 8l35 in the near future.
My perfect dress watch is a Reverso, but way above all of these in quality and price, very few watches over a Reverso.
My collection veers higher but I could not help being impressed by the references from Orient, Seiko Presage, Tutima and Nomos. There are exciting watches at all price ranges and it would indeed be possible for somebody to have a nice three watch collection for as little as $1,000 to $1,500.
I would’ve added the Ball Trainmaster Line, they have more safe contemporary designs along with dials that compare closely to railroad pocket watches. Not to mention they have excellent finishing at a near luxury standard.
The new Visodate just seems to miss the mark. The size is one thing but the bezel just seems like such an oversight compared to how clean the initial reimaging was with the crystal sitting proud from the case. I'm glad I pulled the trigger on the original white version when I did :)
Can anyone tell me what the specific name of that Frederique Constant at 12:20 (the right one in gold) is? I can't find it anywhere online (2023).
You need to set your eyes upon the Stowa Antea Klassik 390. You will not be disappointed!
Tissot Le Locle 👍🏻
Hey Teddy, I am thinking of getting a Junghans watch, but as a white Christian I am hesitant since I've understood that the Bauhaus style is associated with communism and one other specific group of people... Can you give a historical perspective on this?
I wonder what your "dreamwatch" is teddy? If you could buy every watch out there which would you take? Or do you already own it?
@20:05 When I see "Baumatic" on the dial, I just ponder, "What were they thinking?"
To me, "Baumatic" sounds like the name of a skin cream/ointment, or the transmission in a 1950's Chrysler car.
You are on the right track: There was a European kitchen appliances manufacturer named Baumatic. It went bankrupt a few years back.
12:20 what reference no. is that
i couldnt find either watches on their website
I cannot either. I love the watch on the right
Fully agreed.. especially with the Baume et Mercier.. not many credit to this model which i happen to own :-)
That Longines Flagship Heritage champagne dial is gorgeous, most beautiful gold dial I’ve seen. The Hamilton too and great value but there’s something off with it being a Hamilton. Not exactly a dress watch brand.
Pure class! It's the kipper's knickers.
Does anyone know the reference number of the 2 Frederique Constant showed at 12:22 ?? Thank you
And I do love the Clifton...
My only dress watch is just humble Bulova. The 96A242. A quiet little Macy’s release from 2019. My big dollar pieces are sports watches that need the extra tech and craftsmanship to endure the rigors of life.
I rarely have a dress up occasion. For those I wear my 1990's Seiko 36mm two tone quartz that my wife gave me for our 3rd anniversary. I do like the Orient.
Longines flagship heritage
I think Nomos Glashütte is a serious watchmaker with modern dresswatches with clean looking Bauhaus style in the $1500 - 3000 range.
Longines is the Rolex of this price range.
I have 2 white dial watches - Baumatic and Patek Calatrava sector dial. And love both of the watches as both are spectacular and right there. So yes - Baumatic is a top class watch indeed 🥳
Great video! There's something for everyone.
I’d say Stowa Marine & Mido Baronchelli Heritage are very good options as well
The Mido is exceptional. I would recommend the Epos as well, better than the Mido.
The one in the thumbnail looks similar to my SARY147 which I only payed £258 for!
Looks best on a black leather strap in my opinion
I think another Longines deserves a mention as well, the Silver Arrow
I have the same Seiko Presage Auto in the sandy pink powder dial. It looks like you are on the beach. I love the markers. Glad you mentioned it. Perfect for my 7.25 wrist and perfect for yours. It is a banger watch for the money.
Teddy i am a brand new enthusiast and collector. I am in the high legal profession. Wondering if the bracelet automatically takes the watch out of dress category or if metal bracelet can be a dress category too.
SRPF53, a decently priced Presage with a sapphire crystal. I would still prefer a 6r35 but still a great piece in comparison to other Seiko watches for the same price.
It’s definitely a beautiful watch and I own one. I do wish it came with a 6r35.
Right on time!!!
Pun intended
Thoughts on the Bucherer Manero Teddy? I'm in love with it after John Wick but need to know if it's actually worth the price.
Thanks!
I have a Hamilton Intramatic with the silver sunburst dial, and it is an impressive watch for the money. Dial looks great, watch is thin and elegant, and houses a great, workhorse movement
I am not sure if that ok I buy Tissot T classic watch everything is identical but on back movement is not same as I saw on advertisement on website. That’s possible fake? Or counterfeit?
My Junghans Maxbill Chronoscope (purchased on Teddy's recommendation) was the watch that made me fall in love with classical dress watches. Absolutely love it.
carl f. bucherer - manero hands down
the longines flagship heritage and conquest heritage are beautiful
Seiko is odd and inconsistent with their sizes are features. That blue SRPF53 is gorgeous and almost identical to my black dial version. Except i have the 38mm case, still with a sapphire crystal. The "Zen Garden" is not justified, even with a macro lens.
I don’t get the fascination with the Bambino.
Why do you NOT ship to New Zealand? Love your videos though.
Love love love that Bulova
It's nice to see the Tudor 1926 in this list. I think this is a very underrated watch, but it is well built and it's a 'do it all' watch.
The Intra-matic and the Orion are the top of my dress watch list. Unfortunately, I so rarely have the opportunity to wear one that they likely will be a few watch purchases away. It's hard to justify spending much on a dress watch, so it's a hard purchase to justify. Maybe I will end up with a Time Marlin Auto or Seiko Cocktail time instead, since those are a bit more affordable.