Best dress watch on Reddit
405 reviews from r/Watches, r/PrideAndPinion, r/ChineseWatches and 6 more subreddits
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#1
Seiko
4.5
(72)
"Gorgeous watch."
"I love the watch."
"It looks absolute class with a tux."
"I have the first cocktail time and LOVE it."
"It is absolutely stunning."
"That would be my recommendation."
"I have the first one (with a metal strap), love it."
"It looks amazing and he can switch it up for a different look."
"I love it and it’s my favorite watch in my collection."
"Either Presage!"
#2
Jaeger-LeCoultre
4.8
(67)
"JLC Master Ultra Thin and VC Patrimony (used)."
"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."
#3
Orient
4.6
(40)
"I feel like the bambino 'dresses' up more."
"It's beautiful in person."
"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."
#4
Omega
4.6
(27)
"I like the previous gen omega de ville. Looks dressy, comes in at 41mm with a huge 35mm dial."
"Omega deville tresor is a 40mm hand wound dress watch with date."
"Longines Flagship. Omega Deville Tresor."
"The Omega Aqua Terra is the perfect dress watch and sports watch in one beautiful, comfortable package."
"This Omega is absolutely gorgeous, looks to have a porcelain dial, and the seller claims it’s been recently serviced: https://www.ebay.com/itm/204591123816?hash=item2fa294cd68:g:b"
"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."
#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
4.6
(16)
"I'd go for a Cartier Santos, Large, with the green dial."
"Cartier tank"
"Pre-owned Cartier Tank or Tank Francaise"
"What about a Tank Must or vintage Rolex Date Just?"
"Personally, I think the tank is the best watch sub $3000 all together."
"The perfect dress watch. Can’t beat it."
"The fact you can get a watch from an iconic brand in their most iconic shape... is pretty hard to beat."
"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"
#7
Longines
4.3
(12)
"Great GADA watch that goes from casual to dress in a pit stop."
"Longines Flagship. Omega Deville Tresor."
"I love the cream dial on the Longines Flagship Heritage."
"I see some brand new on the leather strap for sub 2k on chrono24."
"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."
"Look at the new Longines Conquest. I really only think a formal dress watch is needed for a tuxedo."
"I have a Longines Flagship Heritage but love the Nomos Orion as well."
"Longines Flagship Heritage."
#8
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!"
#9
IWC
4.4
(11)
"Portofino dial is incredible."
"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’d say to try the Portofino second."
"I would personally get the IWC."
#10
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"
#11
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."
#12
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]"
#13
Junghans
4.4
(9)
"The Max Bill is a stunning minimalist option, clean design and timeless elegance"
"Definitely Junghans Max Bill."
"Jungans Max Bill."
"Junghans Max Bill Quartz."
"Junghans max bill quartz."
"Junghans Max Bill for that price point."
#14
Timex
4.1
(9)
"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"
"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
4.1
(9)
"Citizen Tsuyosa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xGVpOWBO7M"
"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
Rolex
4.9
(7)
"Can't go wrong."
"If I match into my desired specialty I wouldn’t mind a Rolex"
"Rolex , a trophy watch , omega ... classic , oris ... the one i like :)"
"DateJust can be dressed up just fine and obviously is perfect for casual."
"Get a jubilee bracelet for the datejust."
"The coolest."
"...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..."
#17
Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso
5.0
(5)
"Reverso"
"Reverso 🙌"
"Reverso"
"Jlc reverso"
"JLC Reverso 100%."
#18
Grand Seiko
5.0
(5)
"The green dial and green alligator is breathtaking in person."
"I love the cream dial on the Grand Seiko SBGW231"
"Grand Seiko SBGW231."
"Grand seiko SBGW231."
"No the best at that price is a used GS SBGW231. I own both a Tank Louis and the GS."
#19
Hamilton
4.0
(4)
"Can be found for sub 1000 all the time online."
"Hamilton Jazzmaster or their tank 'homage' in the American classic line."
"Hamilton jazzmaster."
"Maybe something like a Hamilton Jazzmaster, Tissot Genntleman, or an Orient DayDate would be a better dress option."
#20
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."
#21
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."
#22
Farasute
4.7
(3)
"By far best dress watch producer on alix."
"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."
#23
Seagull
4.0
(3)
"Seagull business, but should be able to get it sub $70."
"The Sea-Gull is probably the most straight-forward option here."
"Seagull US $90.73 63％ Off | 2022 New Seagull Men's Mechanical Watch."
#24
Seestern
4.0
(3)
"Seestern is unique and classy and more modern."
"If you don’t plan on wearing a dress watch that often, save yourself some money and go with the Seestern."
"On a budget the seestern is very nice especially for the low price."
#25
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."
#26
Oris
5.0
(2)
"I like that Oris, haven’t seen it before."
"Bro that Oris is amazing 😍"
#27
Cartier Tank Must Large
5.0
(2)
"I wear the Cartier because I love the design and acknowledge that Cartier created the first wristwatch for men."
"It’s one of the few quartz models over $1k that I’ll co-sign on. Cartier is a must have in a collection."
#28
Certina
5.0
(2)
"Have a look at Certina DS PODIUM."
"Have a look at Certina DS PODIUM models."
#29
FC Moon Phase
5.0
(2)
"That FC moonphase is beautiful"
"FC with the moon phase is a piece I wouldn't regret."
#30
Baltic
4.5
(2)
"The Baltic mr01 is such a classy watch."
"Take a look at the Baltic MR01."
#31
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 $90"
#32
Baume & Mercier
4.0
(2)
"Baume & Mercier Clifton."
"Very impressive watch for the money."
#33
Pagani Design
4.0
(2)
"Pagani Design makes some nice affordable watches around those prices"
"Pagani Design makes some nice affordable watches around those prices."
#34
Lobinni
4.0
(2)
"Lobinni would be a good brand to look into."
"Even on sale it's more than 100$ but Lobinni has a great looking dress watch."
#35
Mido
4.0
(2)
"You can find some nice Mido for around $300-$400."
"[https://www.jomashop.com/mido-watch-m86004214.html#]"
#36
BERNY
4.0
(2)
"This Berny is both very slim and 36mm in diameter."
"I would definitely recommend this BERNY."
#37
Merkur
3.5
(2)
"These two Murker models are my favorite dress watch designs in that price range."
"Perhaps something by merkur or sea-gull?"
#38
Tank
5.0
(1)
"It’s the best dress watch regardless of price."
#39
Baume Mercier
5.0
(1)
"It's very classy, 5 day power reserve and Chronometer."
#40
Vacheron Constantin
5.0
(1)
"On chrono you can buy a vintage 60s/70s VC dress watch for around 3,5-4K."
#41
Chameri
5.0
(1)
"Perfect size, supremely simple."
#42
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."
#43
Beaucroft
4.0
(1)
"Check out their Seeker model."
#44
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."
#45
Frederique Constant
4.0
(1)
"Both are well within your price range."
#46
San Martin
4.0
(1)
"San Martin SN0102"
#47
G-Shock
4.0
(1)
"Yes, add a dress watch and also a G-Shock."
#48
HMT
4.0
(1)
"Buy hmt tareeq or casio mtpb145 or casio duro"
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