Words: Charlie Thomas
A wristwatch is one of the finest luxuries a gentleman can indulge in. They can also be one of the most expensive, yet you don’t have to pay through the roof if you know where to look. The following is a collection of the finest affordable luxury timepieces, which are perfect for the younger, style-conscious gentleman.
TIMEX WEEKENDER
The Timex Weekender is one of the most versatile, yet stylishly simple watches around. Available with a black, off-white or grey dial, the military inspired piece is interchangeable with numerous straps, including this army-green NATO one, as well as black and brown leather, meaning you can dress it up or down with ease.
Timex Weekender, £49.99 from Timex
HUGO BOSS HB1013
This classically-styled dress watch by Hugo Boss is reminiscent of timepieces of the ’50s and ’60s with its sun-blushed dial and alligator-style brown leather strap.
Hugo Boss Ref. HB1013, £150 from Hugo Boss
DANIEL WELLINGTON CLASSIC SHEFFIELD
You can’t go wrong with a Daniel Wellington. Finished in either rose gold or silver coloured cases, they exude the kind of elegance which defies their modest price tags.
Daniel Wellington Classic Sheffield, £179 from Daniel Wellington
LARSSON AND JENNINGS SAXON
We’ve been big fans of Larsson and Jennings for a while now. Its gold-on-gold case may be too showy for some, but when paired with a simple outfit it can really stand out as the statement piece.
Larsson and Jennings Gold-Plated Saxon, £345 from Liberty
TISSOT HERITAGE VISODATE MILANAIS
Tissot’s Visodate represents the best value-for-money of arguably any watch. In Milanais form the steel mesh strap impresses, yet it’s the automatic ETA movement with 42 hour power reserve that truly shines, making its asking price seem somewhat of a bargain.
Tissot Heritage Visodate Milanais, £425 from Tissot
UNIFORM WARES 351 SERIES
London-based Uniform Wares produce some of the most original watch designs around. This ceramic-bezelled dress watch with striking window-display would pair well with just about any outfit.
Uniform Wares 351 Series, £530 from Mr Porter
SHINOLA THE RUNWELL CHRONOGRAPH
Shinola are in the midst of a UK takeover, as their first ever boutique has just opened in London’s Soho. This chronograph is a fine example of their industrial-sport aesthetic, with its bold numbering and exceptional quality Horween leather strap.
Shinola The Runwell Chronograph, £645 from Mr Porter
JUNGHANS MAX BILL AUTOMATIC
The Junghans Max Bill line is nothing short of beautiful. This simple black automatic iteration is all class, with its elongated hour markers, domed crystal and sleek, pencil hands.
Junghans Max Bill Automatic, £825 from Liberty
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