Best in 2023: Dress Watches

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Continuing our exploration of some of the finest timepieces introduced in 2023, our spotlight now turns to the realm of Dress Watches. After delving into the worlds of Chronographs, Sport Watches, and Dive Watches, we are eager to showcase the elegance and sophistication that define the dress watch category. As usual, selected watches are listed alphabetically, not in order of preference.

Glashütte Original Sixties Small Second

Characterised by a subtle retro look inspired to the 1960s, the new Sixties Small Second in rose gold presents, for the first time in this line, a dial with small seconds display at 6 o’clock, a detail which adds elegance to the ensemble. Read the full article.

Jaeger-LeCoultre - Reverso Tribute Small Seconds

La Grande Maison introduced a new ultra-thin case for its Reverso Tribute Small Seconds reducing its thickness by almost 1 mm to just 7.56 mm. Crafted from 750 pink gold, the new slimmed-down case can be matched to sunray-brushed dials in three variations: black, burgundy lacquer, and silver. Read the full article.

MeisterSinger Pangaea, 2023 Edition

With its timeless design and slender profile, the Pangaea is the most elegant model in the production the specialist of single-handed watches. The watch is housed in a stainless steel 40 mm round case, standing at 10.5 mm in height, inclusive of the domed sapphire crystal. Read the full article.

Nomos Glashütte Tangente Rose Gold Neomatik "175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte"

Available for the first time in a rose gold case, this limited edition Tangente features a dial that is inspired by the original design of the iconic series. The 35 mm case houses a beautifully refined and in-house built neomatik DUW 3001 self-winding movement. Read the full article.

Poehlmann-Bresan Prestige

The first creation of a dynamic duo of watchmakers from Germany is a three-hand watch driven by the in-house JU26-01 caliber, a hand-wound movement characterised by an original architecture, with the train wheels above the mainspring bridge, and state-of-the-art hand-finishes. Read the full article.

Raymond Weil Millésime Automatic Small Seconds

With the new Millésime collection, Raymond Weil pays homage to the rich heritage of traditional watchmaking while embracing the simplicity of refined design. The inaugural timepiece comes in a 39.5 mm stainless steel case framing a sector dial. Read the full article.

Rolex Perpetual 1908

The inaugural model of the new Perpetual collection celebrates the year when Hans Wilsdorf first registered the "Rolex" name. Presented in 18 ct yellow or white gold, the new model comes in a slim 39 mm case crowned with a fluted bezel. Read the full article.

Schwarz Etienne Geometry

Designed by renowned watch designer Eric Giroud, this model features a dial divided into quadrants and adorned with an array of finishes. Crafted from stainless steel, the 39 mm round case has polished surfaces with numerous contours designed to engage with light. Read the full article.

Simon Brette Chronomètre Artisans

A subscription timepiece whose production will be limited to 12 pieces per yea, the Chronomètre Artisans is a time-only hand-wound chronometer housed in a 39 mm x 10.5 mm case with classic proportions. The final subscription piece will be crafted from lightweight and highly corrosion-resistant zirconium. Read the full article.

Speake Marin Academic Black Tie and Academic White

Featuring black or white lacquer dials, the Academic Black Tie and Academic White models are housed in round tubular cases with fluted crown and large lugs, crafted from Grade 5 titanium and available in two sizes: 38 mm and 42 mm. Read the full article.