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)

 

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

 

Can’t disagree, but why not both?

 

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

 

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).

 

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

 

Speedmaster. Duh.

 

My lips are sealed

 

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.

 

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?

 

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

 

My favorite unaffordable dress watch. One day...

 

The Patek Calatrava Small Seconds is drool worthy...



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




Anyone know where I can easily rob a bank?

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

Here's my dress watch

 

beautiful!