Best dress watch on Reddit
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#1
Jaeger-LeCoultre
4.8
(66)
"JLC reverso?"
"For a dress watch to complement this I would look at JLC, either Master Ultra Thin or a Reverso."
"...I really like a couple including the jaeger le-coultre reverso monoface..."
"Much better than an Omega in my opinion."
"Jlc master ultra thin, there are a bunch of them you should check out the collection!"
"It’s Not really cheap per se but since you have it up there."
"My dream is a reverso with the date engraved 🍾"
"Get an inscription on the caseback."
"REVERSO 100% if not have a look at the JLC Ultra Thin Moon Phase and absolute beauty."
"Revorso"
#2
Seiko
4.4
(44)
"Seiko Cocktail Time. There are a bunch of them. Start with SRPB41."
"Seiko cocktail time and keep half the money."
"Seiko Cocktail Time, Orient Bambino, Baltic MR01 are good picks"
"You should be able to find a sweet, vintage Seiko Lord Marvel High Beat in that range."
"Check out the Presage line from Seiko-- some are 34mm, and have gorgeous dials."
"This is what I’d order based on what you listed."
"Just picked up the watch. It's Seiko presage srpk15j1. Absolutely loved the blue dial."
"Seiko lord marvel 36000 bph.. arabic index.. Looks good, easy to read."
"Picked this badboy up today. Seiko Presage (cocktail time matcha)."
"I have an original Seiko “Cocktail Time” SARB065 with the original clasp tuxedo band... I believe it meets all of your requirements."
#3
Orient
4.7
(32)
"Orient is probably your best bet at this price range."
"Bambino open heart with roman numerical"
"Orient Bambino"
"Orient Bambino. There are multiple models and style, I am sure you'll find one that fits your taste."
"I love that watch, unfortunately I don't have the funds to own it. Someday."
"If I was in the market for something classy and automatic, I'd probably be looking at an Orient Bambino."
"Orient Bambino."
"Either Seiko Presage, or an Orient Bambino and a nice dinner with the rest of the money."
"Seiko Cocktail Time, Orient Bambino, Baltic MR01 are good picks"
"The Orient Bambino line would be perfect."
#4
Omega
4.5
(21)
"The Omega Aqua Terra is the perfect dress watch and sports watch in one beautiful, comfortable package."
"You can get absolutely beautiful solid gold vintage mechanical Omega, Zenith and IWC etc. dress watches for ~ $2k."
"Go vintage! Look for the 2 hand manual wind watches from the likes of Omega."
"Vintage omega Deville :)"
"Vintage Omegas will be your best bet."
"Vintage omega constellation. The linen dial is particularly beautiful."
"Vintage Omega."
"That omega and Oris are crack !"
"I have the last omega but in gold, i love it."
"I think my favorite of them is the omega!"
#5
Tissot
4.2
(22)
"Tissot Gentleman / Tissot PRX"
"I'd go with a Tiisot Visodate over a gentleman for a dress watch."
"I would say Tissot. Great looking watches with great value for money."
"Vintage is the way to go for a dress watch."
"Tissot Everytime Swissmatic"
"In that price range, Tissot is unbeatable."
"If i were you id look for a used Tissot, they can be had for $250-$300"
"If you like the styling of the Rolex Datejust, the Tissot Gentleman is a solid choice for under $1k."
"It just works with a lot of styles, so that means you can wear it on pretty much any occasion."
"The Tissot le Locle Powermatic 80 movement."
#6
Cartier
4.5
(14)
"Cartier tank"
"Pre-owned Cartier Tank or Tank Francaise"
"What about a Tank Must or vintage Rolex Date Just?"
"The perfect dress watch. Can’t beat it."
"Cartier tank is the best option for this range. Pure class or a Cartier santos on the leather strap"
"Cartier is the answer"
"Or cartier santos in that price range i think"
"Cartier Santos 35mm."
"The Tank Must be a great dress watch. :) The best? That's subjective."
"Personally, I think the tank is the best watch sub $3000 all together."
#7
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso
5.0
(10)
"Reverso or tank. But you should try them all in person."
"JLC Reverso"
"Reverso seems like the most fitting for the ocasiones."
"Reverso is a bit sporty in concept, but it’s my pick, hands down."
"Reverso is class."
"I think Reverso for wedding is the best"
"Reverso"
"Reverso"
"Reverso."
"Reverso all-day!"
#8
Reverso
5.0
(9)
"💯💯 the reverso."
"Reverso or Cartier Tank."
"I'm an Omega fanboy and even I think you should go Reverso."
"Reverso."
"Reverso 🐐."
"Reverso all day."
"Reverso. If you can afford it then none of these other watches even exist."
"Reverso and it’s not close."
"Reverso for me"
#9
Nomos
4.9
(9)
"Nomos Tangente, available for small, mid and large wrists - it’s a watch that lasts for ever and every dressy occasion."
"Frederique Constant Classics, Longines Dolce Vita and Nomos Tangente/Tetra are the first few that come to mind."
"Check out used Nomos watches on Chrono24."
"For stunning minimalism, I love both the Nomos Orion and Glashutte Tangente."
"Nomos has a huge selection of minimalist clean watches you can wear up with a suit or wear down more casually."
"Very hard to beat on a very simple 3 hander slim watch."
"I’d go with a Nomos over any Must in this price range."
"Nomos does some stunning work in this range."
"I'd probably look at some used Nomos, Seiko Presage, or maybe Rado, if you're into that kind of thing."
#10
Baltany
4.6
(9)
"That Baltany is perfect. Dress watch but subtle, and it’s a driving watch."
"Baltany for sure. Stands out as a unique watch that shows you’re discerning."
"I have the Baltany and I love both its design and perceived quality (automatic version)."
"I think the Baltany is perfect as its design was inspired by checking your watch driving."
"I just got the two tone DJ and it's amazing. Finish and bracelet are top notch and the dimensions are perfect."
"I love the Baltany. I don’t like the Lobinni."
"I'd go with the Baltany."
"Baltany 100% but I would go quartz as I get really sceptical about Seagull mouvements reliability ..."
"[Baltany 1926]"
#11
IWC
4.3
(9)
"IWC"
"IWC"
"IWC no question"
"IWC"
"Better values with vintage ... an IWC with a cal. 852/853 or even a cal. 89"
"That IWC is beautiful but in terms of watches even my stupid ass knows if you can afford that Reverso, that’s the choice."
"IWC"
"I would personally get the IWC."
"Here to buck the trend. Reverso isn’t to my taste. I don’t understand the hype around it and I can think of few occasions when it would be suitable. I’d normally preference IWC but can’t get past the ugly lugs on the Portofino. Of those options I’d go for the De Ville."
#12
Junghans
4.4
(8)
"Definitely Junghans Max Bill."
"Jungans Max Bill."
"Junghans Max Bill Quartz."
"Junghans max bill quartz."
"Junghans Max Bill for that price point."
#13
Longines
4.3
(8)
"Longines Flagship. Omega Deville Tresor."
"I love the cream dial on the Longines Flagship Heritage."
"Longines flagship watches pre owned, they have many 38 and 40mm around 1k under if you look hard."
"Check out Longines."
"Longines surprises me with their line of dressier watches for under 5k."
"I have a Longines Flagship Heritage but love the Nomos Orion as well."
"Longines Flagship Heritage."
"Vintage Longines"
#14
Timex
4.1
(8)
"Timex Marlin."
"Timex Marlin!"
"The only two I can think of within that category are the Timex Marlin and the Bambino."
"The timex marlin handwound is available in 34mm."
"Timex has a bunch of affordable white dials."
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"Hand wind."
"If your not going to go past $650 then just get a Timex."
#15
Citizen
4.0
(8)
"A sensible Citizen dress watch would be good."
"Citizen has lots of options."
"Citizen Tsuyosa, has multiple colorful dial options."
"Citizen Tsuyosa: If you want an integrated look."
"Citizen nb1050. It might be a bit over budget but you get a very good scratch resistant coating."
"Something from kuoe."
"Citizen has some. The previous generation of Seiko 5s have some good ones at around US$100."
#16
Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso
5.0
(5)
"Reverso"
"Reverso 🙌"
"Reverso"
"Jlc reverso"
"JLC Reverso 100%."
#17
Grand Seiko
5.0
(4)
"I love the cream dial on the Grand Seiko SBGW231"
"Grand Seiko SBGW231."
"Grand seiko SBGW231."
"I mean, get a grand Seiko as your dress piece."
#18
Hamilton
4.0
(5)
"You can get a few different types at your price point."
"Hamilton Jazzmaster or their tank 'homage' in the American classic line."
"Hamilton Jazzmaster Automatic Thinline (8.45 mm), but it's $900+."
"Hamilton jazzmaster."
"Maybe something like a Hamilton Jazzmaster, Tissot Genntleman, or an Orient DayDate would be a better dress option."
#19
Stowa
4.0
(4)
"Second hand stowa antea ks."
"Stowa Marine Classic 36 roman hand wound (8.5 mm), but it's $1K+."
"Stowa marine classic 36, manual wind with full view of movement on the back."
"Second hand stowa antea KS or Junghans Max Bill."
#20
Patek Philippe
5.0
(3)
"Patek Phillipe calatrava."
"The Calatrava is simple and dressy, it’s also NWBIG."
"My dress watch picks would be: Patek Calatrava, grand Seiko snowflake on a killer alligator strap."
#21
Baume & Mercier
4.0
(3)
"Baume & Mercier Clifton."
"Baume & Mercier Classima 21225."
"Very impressive watch for the money."
#22
Merkur
3.7
(3)
"I'd go for Merkur salmon sector dial, it's small and understated but adds a subtle touch of color."
"These two Murker models are my favorite dress watch designs in that price range."
"Perhaps something by merkur or sea-gull?"
#23
Frédérique Constant
5.0
(2)
"In this price range your best bet at the top end would be Frédérique Constant."
"Frédérique Constant Classics line and Seiko Presage line are both hard to beat."
#24
Certina
5.0
(2)
"Have a look at Certina DS PODIUM."
"Have a look at Certina DS PODIUM models."
#25
FC Moon Phase
5.0
(2)
"That FC moonphase is beautiful"
"FC with the moon phase is a piece I wouldn't regret."
#26
JLC
5.0
(2)
"Try to find a used JLC MUT Moon."
"I would say go with the JLC."
#27
Farasute
4.5
(2)
"Farasute makes some of the nicest dress watches out of all the brands mentioned in here."
"I can think of several Farasute square or jump hour watches."
#28
Baltic
4.5
(2)
"The Baltic mr01 is such a classy watch."
"Take a look at the Baltic MR01."
#29
Rolex
4.5
(2)
"Rolex , a trophy watch , omega ... classic , oris ... the one i like :)"
"...used market on rolex has been out of control the last few years but they used to have some gorgeous pieces you could get used for under 5,000..."
#30
Cadisen
4.5
(2)
"I would like to recommend the Cadisen Diamond! It has to be the most affordable dress watch that has the Miyota 9015!"
"A clean dress watch 40mm IIRC and a Miyota 9015 for under $90"
#31
BERNY
4.0
(2)
"This Berny is both very slim and 36mm in diameter."
"I would definitely recommend this BERNY."
#32
Mido
4.0
(2)
"You can find some nice Mido for around $300-$400."
"[https://www.jomashop.com/mido-watch-m86004214.html#]"
#33
Lobinni
4.0
(2)
"Lobinni would be a good brand to look into."
"Even on sale it's more than 100$ but Lobinni has a great looking dress watch."
#34
Seagull
4.0
(2)
"I think nice and clean and the size is perfect for the 8,5mm thickness."
"Seagull US $90.73 63％ Off | 2022 New Seagull Men's Mechanical Watch."
#35
Escapement Time
3.5
(2)
"If you don't mind it being 35mm, there's this Escapement Time."
"On the really cheap end of things- the Escapement Time quartz dress watch on aliexpress is a decent option."
#36
Glashütte
5.0
(1)
"For stunning minimalism, I love both the Nomos Orion and Glashutte Tangente."
#37
Vacheron Constantin
5.0
(1)
"On chrono you can buy a vintage 60s/70s VC dress watch for around 3,5-4K."
#38
T-Classic
5.0
(1)
"T-Classic Ballade Automatic. It comes on a bracelet. Swiss made, Powermatic 80 and COSC!"
#39
Cellini
4.0
(1)
"Cellini 39mm."
#40
Watchdives
4.0
(1)
"Watchdives and Addiesdive VH31 watches are at different price points and levels of finishing, but are each worth considering."
#41
Sugess
4.0
(1)
"Very thin high beat grear finishing too!"
#42
Kingsbury
4.0
(1)
"Kingsbury has the rendition dress watch."
#43
Addiesdive
4.0
(1)
"Is very good especially if you put it on a leather strap."
#44
Cartier Santos
4.0
(1)
"Or cartier santos in that price range i think."
#45
Rado
4.0
(1)
"I love the Rado and the Oris."
#46
Waltham
4.0
(1)
"Older, American trench watches would be a great fit as they typically hover around 33mm. I would look at either Waltham or Elgin."
#47
Hamilton Boulton Quartz
4.0
(1)
"Hamilton boulton quartz."
#48
Pagani Design
4.0
(1)
"Pagani Design makes some nice affordable watches around those prices."
#49
King Seiko
4.0
(1)
"If you want a dress watch I’d go with the king Seiko homeage or if you can swing the budget I’d go with the lobinni calvatra or maybe their Paris watch."
#50
Titan
4.0
(1)
"In this range i guess you should look at watches from titan. Maybe something from titan edge range."
#51
Parnis
4.0
(1)
"Parnis Datejust by a mile, especially the 36mm."
#52
Kurono Tokyo
4.0
(1)
"If you want something a little more unique in the sub-3000 USD category."
#53
Tissot PRX
3.0
(1)
"Tissot prx (quartz). Wasn’t a huge fan but saw it in person and man does it look good."
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