Dress watches for weddings and summer parties

Deliberate understatement and yet a perfect companion for different occasions – the Dresswatch is an important accessory for weddings and summer parties. The simple and slim models, which can be perfectly combined with evening wear such as suits and tuxedos for men or evening dresses for women, are enjoying growing popularity. Tag Heuer, Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Jaeger-LeCoultre and A. Lange & Söhne are brands that have developed excellent Dresswatches.

What characterizes a Dresswatch?

The growing popularity of the Dresswatch is based on several factors. Dresswatches are elegant and simple Watches that go perfectly with formal clothing. With a slim design, the Watch should always fit under a suit cuff, as the fine luxury is not meant to be a focal point in this case.

The case is made from materials such as yellow gold, white gold, rose gold or platinum, and the size usually varies between 34 and 38 mm, with selected models up to 40 mm. Dresswatches for women can be smaller depending on the wrist.

Strictly speaking, Dresswatches are pure pointer Watches that only have hour and minute indicators. Furthermore, a Dresswatch is always worn with a leather strap. The color of the strap adapts to the outfit and is chosen discreetly.

As with almost all definitions, the boundaries are fluid, so more and more Dresswatches are equipped with additional complications and have undergone a transformation in this regard.

Why are Dresswatches becoming increasingly popular?

Detached from all conventions and definitions, wearing a Dresswatch is no longer limited to pairing with a suit or a festive dress; rather, there are modern variants that are gladly integrated into everyday life.

Moreover, the style has sustainably changed, as more and more Watches find their way into this Watch category. In doing so, the "understatement" is sometimes deliberately broken. An Omega Moonwatch, Rolex Submariner or Patek Philippe Nautilus are actually not considered Dresswatches, yet they are increasingly worn in this direction.

Dresswatches from Jaeger-LeCoultre, Patek Philippe or Cartier

At Zeitauktion, we took a look at which Dresswatches in the classic sense are suitable. We found truly beautiful Watches that still meet the classic standards and yet embody a touch of luxury.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso is the epitome of a Dresswatch and is often worn on festive occasions. Its slim design and visually appealing strap pair excellently with a tuxedo or an evening dress.

Tip:Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Duoface 18K White Gold Manual Winding

Cartier Tank

Cartier is a brand that can be excellently worn at weddings or summer parties anyway. Numerous watches of the brand qualify as Dresswatch. The Cartier Tank with its slim case and as a unisex watch fits perfectly into any evening plan.

Our tip:Cartier Tank Louis Cartier 18K (0.750) Yellow Gold Men's Watch

A. Lange & Söhne 1815

The 1815 from A. Lange & Söhne with a round case made of rose gold and a simple Dial fits very harmoniously into evening wear. Finely crafted, the appearance of luxury likes to shine through.

Our tip:A. Lange & Söhne 1815 18k

Patek Philippe Calatrava

The Patek Philippe Calatrava is also an excellent example of a Dresswatch. The watch appears almost too puristic, which with its design is a classic among luxury watches. The 18k white gold case and the restrained Dial only let connoisseurs guess which jewel is being worn here.

Other interesting Dresswatches are:

• Chopard Classic 18k
• Vacheron & Constantin Patrimony 18k
• Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin
• Glashütte Senator Observer Steel Automatic