Top 4 Dress Watches - Patek , JLC , Piaget and Nomos - Episode 14

In this episode of Federico Talks Watches, I discuss my top 4 picks for dress watches. Patek Philippe, JLC, Nomos and Piaget. I think every gentleman should have a dress watch in his collection for a special occasion. These should fit the bill nicely and vary in price for most budgets. Everything from an art deco reverso to the bauhaus orion.

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[alexp]

40 year old Piaget enthusiast here... I absolutely love the Nomos! That is a watch I would love to own!

[Molloy]

I can’t think of dress watches which would suit me best than these ones, Fed. I’m mesmerized by the similitude of our tastes. Thank you

[Kadenbauer]

I totally agree with you on Nomos. I own a Nomos Orion 38. I really don't know any other brand that produces such a thin watch with a inhouse movement. The value for money is just great. Yes, i wouldn't wear it as an everyday watch, but as a dress watch it's just an awesome piece. The design, the quality of manufacturing, just great.

[markn]

Nice picks Federico. Most people aren't going to mention a Piaget even though they have won several GPHG awards. I really like my Orion 38 Datum. You are spot on with the contrast between the gold indices and the blued hands. The pictures dont really do the watch justice.

[anthonydaquino]

LOVE your videos, Fed! I agree, the 5127 is truly a thing of beauty: how can something so expensive be at the same time so humble in its elegance and grace???? Also, the Reverso never spoke to me, but after watching your commentary on it, I'm seeing it with new eyes. Thanks for the education!!!!

[markroberts]

Nomos is a wonderful brand...I recently purchased the Tangente...Just Love it...

[tq]

Wonderful selection. I've had the Nomos Orion for the past 9 years and it is remarkably accurate.

[Iberian]

I love that Nomos. Its hard to beat an in house movement, Bauhaus design and the silver/gold/blue metals. It covers a lot of styling ground with those colors and styling. Very versatile.

[adamlicht]

Really enjoying your content and your enthusiastic way of presenting it! Awesome picks; that Piaget is amazing, loving the offset minutes at 10 o'clock. Keep up the great work, looking forward to more!

[johnviano]

Hi Federico - Nice line up of watches to discuss. I learned some things I did not know. The description of the Patek was spot on. My eyes were drawn first to the case curves and guards as well. Very sexy watch. Cheers!

[PatrickPray]

Great overview and summary, thanks! I completely agree on Nomos, will be interesting to see where they are in 5-10 years.

[thesceptic]

Tons of real information, and positive karma - totally thumbs up!

[abwallace]

That Patek, wow!!! Nomos is a short term goal, thinking possibly the club though. Great video mate, keep them coming!

[joshualiao]

the reverso and patek really got me.whew!nice vid federico!cheers to you!

[rdog]

great info! - I like that Nomos! Thank you for everything you do in the timepiece community.

[enginerule]

Hi Federico! Love your channel and already subscrived.

Have to correct you on a detail. Like the 5107, the much loved 5127 has also been discontinued. Now PF only has (in similar type time pieces) the 5227 (with the lovely officer case back) but is 39mm which I think is on the big side for a dress watch; the 5196 and the 5296 (a more adequated 37 and 38 mm respectively).
The 5127 was perfect in size for a dress watch (37mm) and it had that lovely crown guard that you see no more in current calatravas. (exception to the 5153, it has very small crown guards, but do dot achieve the same visual efect in my opinion).
If the 5227 had the crown guards and were to be one or two mm shorter it would be the perfect dress watch... Just notice the small detail of the hour markers on the 5227 having a slight taper towards the center - beautifull!! - the other models we are talking about dont have that feature. Never heard a reviewer mention this, but that detail alone "makes the watch" in my opinion.

Keep the good work, all the best for the channel. Cheers!!

[paolojosemarizafra]

great video frederico! Had my eyes on them for a while now. really considering saving up for a club with a sapphire glass back as it looks great.

[elephant]

Federico, you are very knowledgeable and always provides well balanced advice. I definitely agree with you on the Patek and JLC. Piaget as a brand not so sure. Still appreciate all the good contents in your videos.

[Amen]

Great list. I would love that Patek, it's so pure class.

[rikoflishas]

I love the Nomos Orion and that Patek is beautiful!