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The dress watch has never been out of style, but these ones offer a little more than just classical good looks!
Over the past week or two, we have been revisiting all the news from Watches & Wonders 2025, as well as the accompanying events that happened in the city of Geneva that same week. Grouping together watches that share a common theme, we take a closer look at some of the best dress watches that were introduced. But, as you will discover watch by watch, we’ve not just selected any type of dress watches, but ones that offer a little more. What that is, depends on the watch of course, but with that in mind, here’s a rundown of some of the most surprising dress watches we’ve seen, that have a little twist to offer upon closer inspection!
A. Lange & Söhne 1815 34mm
You might think this is merely a resize of the iconic 1815, but in reality, the new A. Lange & Söhne 1815 34mm is actually a complete redesign. For the exterior, that is, the dial remains as classical as it can get. The rose or white gold case has been shrunken down to a surprising 34mm, with a thinner profile and even an upgraded movement with a longer power reserve! The result might be petite, but it’s perfectly proportioned!
For more details on this compact stunner by A. Lange & Söhne, head over to our initial story.
Cartier Tank à Guichets
The Cartier Tank in itself is one of the most famous dress watches ever made, and has been around since the late 1910s. Within the Tank collection, however, there’s a ton of unique discoveries to be made, including this revamped Tank À Guichets! Making a return to the Cartier Privé collection this year, it comes in two versions. One with the jumping hours and dragging minutes display lined up vertically, and one where they sort of wink at you! Funky, different, but every bit a Cartier!
For more details about this quirky Tank by Cartier, check out our hands-on here.
Chopard L.u.C Quattro
At first glance, this Chopard L.U.C Quattro looks exquisite but fairly normal. And you might assume the “twist” is the 9-day power reserve thanks to the four stacked barrels that give it its name. And you’d be half right, as we also selected it for its integrated small seconds and date display, something you typically don’t see in dress watches. With a gold case and a grained midnight blue dial, it looks absolutely fabulous!
More information on the wonderful new Chopard L.U.C Quattro can be found here.
Raymond Weil Millesime small seconds 35
Following in the wake of the Moonphase and Central Seconds models, Raymond Weil has sized down its wonderful Millesime Small Seconds to a perfectly dressy 35mm diameter. The twist here is that it’s so damn good its almost impossible to pass up! Compact dimensions; check! Vintage design cues; check! Sector dial; check! Mechanical movement; check! Sensible price; Ding-Ding-Ding!
For more details, check out our hands-on story on the new 35mm Millesime Small Seconds.
Patek Philippe Calatrava 6196P
Ok, the style is nothing new at Patek Philippe as we’ve seen it already with the Chronograph 5172G and In-line Perpetual Calendar 5270P, to name just two. This year, though, it’s the sweet, sweet Calatrava 6196P that stole our hearts. It combines a refined platinum case with a salmon coloured dial (and we LOVE those, as you know) with a contemporary touch; anthracite markers and hands! It probably wouldn’t be the first choice for many, but it works wonders in this one!
We go into detail on the exquisite Calatrava 6196P by Patek Philippe here.
Hermes Arceau Le Temps Suspendu
Hermès has dusted off one of its most poetic and original complications, with the new Arceau Le Temps Suspendu. The stylish Arceau has always been a stand-out watch for its asymmetrical case construction, but the Le Temps Suspendu adds a little more zest. The pusher on the side of the case makes the hour and minute hands join up at noon, and the retrograde date hand disappear. The centre section also reveals part of the mechanical wizardry underneath, which only adds to its charm.
A write-up of the new Arceau Le Temps Suspendu by Hermes will come soon, but here’s the new Cut Le Temps Suspendu for those interested.
Rolex Perpetual 1908 Settimo
A full yellow gold Rolex would be considered flashy and over-the-top, not too long ago, but times have changed. For the better we’d say, as otherwise the Perpetual 1908 Settimo possibly never would have happened. The dressiest of Rolex watches gets an exclusive (to the collection) Settimo bracelet in full yellow gold. It flows neatly around the wrist, is attached in a unique way and makes the Perpetual 1908 stand out from the masses big time!
If you’re keen to learn more about the stylish Rolex Perpetual 1908 Settimo, head over here!
Zenith GFJ Calibre 135
Last, but certainly not least, is the Zenith GFJ. Made to celebrate 160 years of watchmaking by Zenith, it is also a celebration of the legendary Calibre 135 and chronometric competition. We’re glad Zenith didn’t just do a remake of the original from more than half a century ago but opted for a unique Bricks guilloche decoration with Lapis Lazuli and blue Mother-of-Pearl elements. The movement has also been upgraded and decorated, and although this might not come to mind when thinking of dress watches, we think it fits the brief!
For a more detailed report about the Zenith GFJ and its legendary Calibre 135, check out our video review here.
