The dream of a beautiful Panerai wristwatch starts north of 150,000 kroner. A Rolex will also set you back a small fortune. For most, it remains a dream. But it is certainly possible to find a dress watch that matches your suit when a wedding invitation lands in your mailbox.
Dress watch
For men, the wristwatch is often the only piece of jewelry in the drawer. Perhaps that’s why it survives in an age where we constantly chase seconds on our smartphones and computer screens. And with movements powered by quartz crystals, it’s possible to buy a stylish watch with a steel bracelet at a relatively low price. Often in the form of a chronometer with a tachymeter bezel-preferably in an oversized version that makes a statement on the wrist.Â
That works well for everyday use-whether your day is spent in an office or a workshop. But for more formal occasions like weddings or milestone birthdays, a thick, bulky watch might not be the best choice. That’s when you need a dress watch-one that slips effortlessly under your shirt cuff.
It doesn’t have to be exceptionally expensive. In fact, it’s possible to start a small watch collection for under 5,000 kroner. For example, with a Tissot Le Locle, which features an automatic movement with an impressive 80-hour power reserve. A solid mechanical watch that keeps time even if it sits in the drawer for three or four days. It has a diameter of 39.3 millimeters and comes with a leather strap featuring a smart clasp mechanism.
This is a watch with a classic design, highlighted by Roman numerals. And the fact that it is a mechanical watch makes it a perfect entry point into the world of watch collecting. At a time when the major Swiss watch brands primarily appeal to an older audience, it is somewhat rare to find such an elegant and timeless piece as the Tissot Le Locle.