Words: Charlie Thomas
If you’re going to purchase one watch, make it a dress watch. Clean, classic and above all, versatile, a solid dress watch can be worn with virtually any outfit. Here are 3 of the best watches under £3,000.
MONTBLANC HERITAGE SPIRIT DATE
Masters of simple elegance, Montblanc are a maison worthy of a thousand words, or indeed, thousands of your hard-earned pounds. Whilst their leather wallets, bags and luggage are top-notch, it’s their watches that really grab our attention. This is one of the most pared back timepieces of their range, made from stainless steel and featuring a black leather strap made in their Florence workshop.
Heritage Spirit Date, £1,690 from Montblanc
BAUME & MERCIER CLASSIMA
This two-tone gold and steel Classima from Swiss watchmakers Baume and Mercier is an ideal foray into the luxury watch market. Its slim profile, Roman numerals and subtle date window at 3 o’clock are hallmarks of the Classima series, the likes of which are inspired by heritage pieces from the brand’s illustrious past.
Classima 10216, £2,200 from Baume and Mercier
IWC PORTOFINO
If you’re after a dress watch, an alternative way to go is to purchase one with a steel bracelet. Many of them can be too chunky though, which is where this Milanese mesh strap comes in. Paired with a handsome Portofino watch, this is a combination that will keep you looking stylish for decades to come.
IWC Portofino Automatic, £2,950 from Watch Finder
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