The Best Dress Watches - Affordable to $3,000

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While the world of work has certainly changed over the last year or so, I still firmly believe there is a place for at least true dress watch in any enthusiast's collection. In this video, I'll share some of the best dress watches on the market from the truly affordable up to around $3,000.

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[simonc]

I very rarely dress up, but I am addicted to dress watches

[xxflamezxxable]

Teddy I don’t know if you have already done this but I would love to see a “newly graduated watch” list. It would have to be affordable watches that someone just out of college could afford, a watch that would be great for everyday use, and something that could potentially stand out in an interview. Just an idea, love the videos Teddy!

[俊毅陳-vp]

I bought a Tissot gentleman a few months ago, very solid piece for a dress watch and pretty high bang for buck having a silicon hairspring at this price range, loving it ever since I bought it and is now my everyday watch.

[chriswatchreviews]

Great video Teddy! As an essential worker who works in a office, I still dress business casual every day, and I love my dress watches. You had a fantastic list, great choices all around!

[sylinmino]

Great video, Teddy! The only thing I would've added is that around 2500-2600 USD, you can also get a quartz Cartier Tank Solo, which is a super accessible entrypoint to one of the most quintessential dress watches ever made!

[davidbrunken]

Well that’s just great... Didn’t really have a necessity nor a deep interest in dress watches. 21:33 later, not only did I realize I have both a need and an interest, but now I’m a “sector dial enthusiast!” Thanks a lot, Teddy.

[Tnartn]

The B&M Clifton Baumatic just oozes Rolex Cellini vibes. Haha - thanks for the perfect start to a beautiful weekend.

[chrisdavis]

Thanks so much for highlighting dress watches Teddy! I absolutely love that Bulova Breton!

[chriscon]

The SRPF41 & 53 are beautiful! love my SARB035, though...it fits me better! On the bracelet, it’s great with business casual or jeans. With a leather strap, it’s great for dressier attire.

[canadianwatchmonkey]

My dress watches of choice are the Hamilton Intramatic, Junghans Max Bill line or the Junkers Bauhaus design watches. I really like these for their versatility and quality at a reasonable price point of between $500 to $1000 Oh yes and the Christopher Ward C63 line are also very nice.

[lirrfan]

I’ve had a silver dial 38mm Intramatic on a bracelet for 7 years now. I wear it all the time. Great size and tremendous bang for the buck with the 2892. Dress watches are my favorite style. One day an 1815 or Senator Chronometer will be on my left wrist.

Great list!

[jimlittle]

@Teddy I gifted the green Maestro I bought from your website last year to my nephew. He started working in real estate and I figured he needed a nice beginner dress watch. He loves it and I may have created a new watch enthusiast.

[JesusTorres-jwep]

I have the same Seiko Presage Auto in the sandy pink powder dial. It looks like you are on the beach. I love the markers. Glad you mentioned it. Perfect for my 7.25 wrist and perfect for yours. It is a banger watch for the money.

[pangalacticgargleblaster]

For me, my personal aesthetics, I have never really liked diver style/sports style bezels, and have always loved dressier watches, even for everyday use so thanks for this video

[antonio-odyj]

Does anyone know the reference number of the 2 Frederique Constant showed at 12:22 ?? Thank you

[antman]

That Tissot Gentleman is a damn near perfect everyday casual/dressy watch. I even like the butterfly clasp personally. Just waiting on that 38mm variant!

[GreaterAfghanistanMovement]

My Seiko Presage white dial came in yesterday and i love it. Beautiful Sapphire Crystal and detailed dials! I might replace the movement with an 8l35 in the near future.

[bradentraub]

My Junghans Maxbill Chronoscope (purchased on Teddy's recommendation) was the watch that made me fall in love with classical dress watches. Absolutely love it.

[MilanStevanovic_arch]

Great video Teddy, as always. I love watching them!

Since the Bauhaus movement originated in Germany the correct way, and easier for you, to pronounce would be Bow (like Bow Wow 🙂 ) and house ( like 🏠 ). Pretty much like it's spelled, letter for letter. Thought you might like to know. It's much easier than Ba-ha. 🙂

I learned the correct way to pronounce the name of brands from your channel so I thought returning the favor. 😛

[cowboycody]

I wish that Bulova Breton was more affordable. I love art Deco I would love to have it. 🥺