Best dress watch?

Steve9pm · Feb 6, 2020

I just watched this video and thought all 3 were gorgeous and “grail” level watches. What others would you consider a contender for best dress watch?

There will be a wide variety of opinions, but that’s the point - to discover new watches and get a feel for what this excellent community loves.

(I know there’s another thread about dress watches, but I wanted to exclude the <$15k requirement. Doubtless there are fantastic examples in that thread, which I’ve already drooled over)

janice&fred · Feb 6, 2020

I say stick to your icon description as it describes me as well 😁

Steve9pm · Feb 6, 2020

janice&fred
I say stick to your icon description as it describes me as well 😁

Can’t disagree, but why not both? 😁

janice&fred · Feb 6, 2020

Steve9pm
Can’t disagree, but why not both? 😁

I just peeked at our checking account balance and it's $43. 😁

mistasix · Feb 6, 2020

IWC Portuguese Minute Repeater, I think is around £70k new. This one is about 15 years old, I do like the minimal style and the minute repeater function is delightfully curious (and definitely where all the money goes).

janice&fred · Feb 6, 2020

mistasix
IWC Portuguese Minute Repeater, I think is around £70k new.

if none of youse guys in this thread rat me out I can see if they will take a check 😁

BenBagbag · Feb 6, 2020

Speedmaster. Duh. 🙄

mistasix · Feb 6, 2020

janice&fred
if none of youse guys in this thread rat me out I can see if they will take a check 😁

My lips are sealed 😀

kkt · Feb 6, 2020

I don't think a date complication and multiple indexes really belong on a dress watch. Dress watches should be simple and elegant, and thin.
So between those two, the Lange. The Patek isn't bad or anything, it's just more of a business watch than a dress watch.

micampe · Feb 7, 2020

If I had to decide the “best” dress watch it probably wouldn’t be from a (relatively) big brand, I would want something more personal.

Steve9pm · Feb 7, 2020

micampe
If I had to decide the “best” dress watch it probably wouldn’t be from a (relatively) big brand, I would want something more personal.

which brand is in the third pic?

micampe · Feb 7, 2020

Steve9pm
which brand is in the third pic?

Atelier de Chronometrie https://monochrome-watches.com/intr...c-5-vintage-omega-1940s-calibre-remade-price/

texasmade · Feb 7, 2020

My favorite unaffordable dress watch. One day...

DiiQue · Feb 7, 2020

The Patek Calatrava Small Seconds is drool worthy...

But there is something about this VC that just talks to me...

VC HISTORIQUES TRIPLE CALENDRIER 1942.jpg

Anyone know where I can easily rob a bank?

speedyproftw · Feb 7, 2020

I'm not a dress watch person at all, but gun to my head I'd chose a Lange for sure.

pongster · Feb 8, 2020

My only proper dress watch (so far) is a JLC MUT.

I think it’s a great as a dress watch. Thin. Leather strap. Hours and minutes only.

It’s manual wind. And in steel (which might be a disqualification for some).

So i nominate any no-complication MUT as the best dress watch. Bar none.

RI Omega Fan · Feb 8, 2020

I’m quite taken with this one lately. On the Longines website for $1675.00

Pun · Feb 8, 2020

Mine is 5116r and I think it's quintessential a dress watch

six-barrel · Feb 8, 2020

Here's my dress watch

LuVitt · Feb 8, 2020

mistasix

IWC Portuguese Minute Repeater, I think is around £70k new. This one is about 15 years old, I do like the minimal style and the minute repeater function is delightfully curious (and definitely where all the money goes).

beautiful!