Jaeger-LeCoultre Ultra Thin Grand Feu
When it comes to ultra-thin, in-house-developed-and-manufactured movements, the world of watches gets pretty small. Only a select few manufacturers can do what Jaeger-LeCoultre does. Its Caliber 849/1 is one of the thinnest movements on the market, measuring only 1.85 mm thick! The entire watch measures 5.04 mm thick, and has a diameter of 39 mm. That’s pure elegance.
Meistersinger Circularis
I’ve always liked these watches, which use only one hand to indicate the time, but I was never a fan of the movements used by Meistersinger. Now the brand has developed its first in-house caliber and integrated it into this year’s Circularis. The hand-wound Caliber MSH01 has finally added some cachet to this German brand’s distinctive design. The blue-dialed version of this 43-mm watch is my favorite.
Montblanc Meisterstück Heritage Moonphase
Since Jérôme Lambert took over as CEO of Montblanc, the brand has produced some incredible watches, many of which are surprisingly affordable. The watch shown here only costs 3,490 euros – not bad at all. The 39-mm Meisterstück Heritage Moonphase is powered by an ETA or Sellita automatic caliber to which a moon-phase indication is added.
Omega De Ville Trésor White Gold
This ticking beauty from Omega earned its spot on the wrist of George Clooney when he got married in Venice. Fortunately, the 40-mm watch is not reserved only for Hollywood royalty; it is a masterpiece that should make its way to many, many wrists. The Master Co-Axial Caliber 8511 is the most modern hand-wound caliber that Omega produces these days; it’s not only a top performer but totally anti-magnetic to more than 15,000 Gauss.
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How about the Hentschel H1…classic looks, quality material.
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You have included Meistersinger, so why leave out Nomos?
Surely the Orion range has to be included for pure elegance alone, and, if you feel a little more extravagant, their Lamda range looks truly beautiful?
How about an Ultra Thin Reverso?
The classiest watches come from a.Lange, but I really love the hublot rose gold. I didn’t think they had it in them, great looking piece of jewelry.
Vacheron Constantin 43075!
(But if I had to choose from these 10, I’ll take the Blancpain with a side order of Piaget!)
Wow, I was a bit scared for this article as I was reading it because I did not see the Rolex Cellini being mentioned. Good thing it came at the end because it is without a doubt, the rising dress watch collection that everyone’s been talking about.
Alexander- A very nice list. A few comments, I don’t think the Hublot fits into this category, it’s definitely to big at 45mm. Someone else mentioned it also, the Meistersinger also doesn’t belong. A dress watch should be simple, elegant with an unadorned face, two dials preferably with the case coming in at 35-40mm. The JLC, Blancpain and Omega are my choices from the list. One of my personal favorites that could have made the list is the Longines Conquest Heritage 1954-2014. I like in the stainless steel model (which is also the most affordable.) I always enjoy your articles!
I’m sorry, Mr. Linz, but why must this article leave out the definitive dress watch ever since its creation–the Calatrava–probably the 5119R-001 or 5227R-001. I have few quibbles with this list… (The meistersinger isnt what id call a dress watch) but without the absolute standard for a classic, highest quality dress watch it cant be complete. I get your point of more out-of-the-box options, but looking back into the box is sometimes the absolute best choice. (for less money than some of these other choices, i should add)
I agree with Calatrava. Add Breguet Classique and Vacheron Patrimony. They are stunning watches. And within the Lange price range. Lange Saxony Thin is another awesome dress watch. Rethink needed.
To my opion – J.l.C is the best .
The Omega is my choice and is followed by the Montblanc. Lange is third.
Great choice of watches.
For shear good looks the Blancpain wins. I had my son and wife go through the photos and my 26 year old son picked the Blancpain without hesitation and my wife picked it as well after a bit of back and forth with the Omega.
A dress watch has at most 3 hands and a all date. A seconds hand is pushing the limit.
Many on this list exemplify gauche!
Patek Calatrava is the standard.
How about gp 1966 blue dial rose gold?
My own personal simple round men’s watch is Movado. It’s hard to find a more simple and perfect dress watch. Every man needs to have a simple round watch in his wardrobe.
Great pieces
you might also consider the Breitling TRANSOCEAN Day Date 1884. SS or leather strap very sophisticated.
Great selection. For me, the Lange is the watch I will like to have in my wrist.
Why don´t you put the prices?
Love that Lange, my next watch.
The Rolex Cellini’s are my favorite, however, I wish Rolex would make them in stainless steel so I could afford one.
Dress watches in stainless steel. Rolex would never do that these days. Only the lesser brands would do that. haha
Wow!! That Lange is amazing !!
Excellent choices. After the decade-plus years of bigger and more outrageous watches, are we finally seeing a return to elegance?
My only complaint about some of these watches is the small date display. My poor old eyes just can’t read those anymore. That is why the Lange rates so highly for me. It is beautiful and functional. I wonder if they would make a version with blued hands to improve the contrast with the dial?
Great selection, I must say, out these Lange, Blancpain, Montblanc, Omega, Piaget and Rolex are truly outstanding.
Thank you for the fine report!
Great Top 10!!!!!!!
meistersinger movement isn’t really ‘in-house’