Jamie Weiss
Despite being one of the most prominent highlight colors on sporty dials, orange often does not reach the forefront. It has an incredible contrast with the black or blue dial, but it is almost impossible to tame its vibrant power due to versatile daily wear. Therefore, it tends to reach extreme clock dials, mostly designed to be read at depths of several meters in dark, muddy waters. Well, to break up the Orange Diver monopoly, here are some of the best orange dial clocks.
Citizen Tsuyosa NJ0151-88z
Citizens’ answers to the Tissot PRX and the popular integrated bracelet trend So far, it has been extremely successful, generating new references, some with an attractive Guilloché dial. However, one of the most eye-catching versions was released with the first bundle of bright orange sunbursts. In contrast to the large visual style of the Seiko SSK005 (spoiler alert), the contrast between the steel baton index and the hand is very clean, and despite its colorful nature, it helps the watch feel much more calm. The 40mm diameter enhances the humility and versatility of the watch, just like the integrated bracelet and embedded crown. None other than the time and date with the Miyota 8210 installed. This is a great option for affordable pop colors that you can wear anywhere. Price: 450 USD
Seiko 5 Sports SSK005
Seiko announces that it has released a truly affordable GMT movement It brought fireworks to the eyes of microbrand enthusiasts around the world, but Seiko had already released one of the best possible uses for its new 4R34 caliber. The SSK005 takes a SKX-inspired look from the SEIKO 5 Sports Collection and is decorated with a gorgeous orange sunburst dial, rich in both colour and texture. The black bezel insert is accented with gold hands and markers, and the Cyclops date magnifier also appears to be a bit refined. The case is 42.5mm in diameter and 46mm lugs, providing compact abrasion resistance and a fairly safe 100m water resistance. The $475 RRP price tag is a significant step beyond similar Seikos with no complications in GMT, but in most cases these watches are sold at certified dealers. Price: 475 US$
Nomos Club Campus 38 Future Orange
Prove that the orange dial is not limited to diving, Nomos Club Campus 38 Future Orange. The scope of the club campus is dedicated to a specific niche in higher educationincluding free sculptures to commemorate graduation ceremonies and other similar goals, was achieved. But you don’t have to be a student to buy it, and since they are designed with a great balance of fun and restraint, it becomes the perfect smart casual option. The 38.5mm reference should fit properly on most wrists, taking into account the length of the 48.9mm lug-to-lug, and the light orange dial is closer to a refreshing marmalade than the neon orange on the face. Bauhaus styling allows for small second subdials with petite baton hands, a California mix of Arabic and Roman numbers, and red hands. Furthermore, it is equipped with an in-house Alpha Caliber. This is hand-wound for old school connections. Price: Starting from USD 1,650
Doxa Sub 300
The Doxa Sub 300 wasn’t the first watch to feature an orange dial when it was launched in 1967, but it helped define the archetypes of all future orange divers on the wrists of Jacques Cousteau. Not only does it look cool, but the contrast between the orange dial and black marker is essential for making it easier to read in harsh conditions. The entire professional dial is injected with fankines that are ahead of its era, taking into account asymmetrical layouts, the hands of monsters’ thick moments, and paddle-second hands. Doxa’s patented depressurization bezel has also been introduced into this model, allowing divers to calculate the surfacing structure and avoid bending. This reissue model is complete with a COSC certified Sellita SW200-1a very wearable 42.5mm case with just 45mm lug-to-lag and dome-shaped sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment. price: USD 2,932 from Time+Tide Shop
Christopher Word C12 Loco
Fan Five Light’s British Indie Christopher Ward has been pushing further luxury markets in recent years, with impressive watches like the C1 Bel Canto redefine Haute Horlogerie on budget. Bell Cant was a difficult act to follow, but the eye-catching C12 Loco is a special eye feast in orange, especially as its prominent balance of fleece pulling is beaten on the dial. The new twin barrel movement offers a six-day power reserve, and the watch thrusts at an impressive 4Hz. You can choose between an integrated bracelet or a dial-matching rubber strap, but if you want the biggest flex factor, I think you should go to the former. Price: 4,595 US$ (on rubber strap), 4,825 US$ (bracelet)
Girard-Perregaux x Bamford Deep Diver
One of Girard Perlegault’s most underrated diving watches, the modern revival was brought back with the help of the Bamford Watch department, the customizer/provider of the Iconoclustic Watch. Adorned with titanium rather than original steel, it is a faithful reproduction of the chunky original, featuring the Chunky Tonno cause, an internal compressor-style bezel, paddle hand and even the retro Girard Perlegou logo. Price: USD 15,000
Hublot Big Bang Unico Orange Ceramic
If you want an orange watch as well as an orange watch, we recommend looking into the direction of Hublot. Certainly, Hublot’s new Big Bang Unico Orange Ceramic dial is not that orange, but because of its vibrant case it deserves to be included, if not the brand’s first orange ceramic case. Inside is Hublot’s in-house MHUB1280 flyback chronograph. This is designed to delight your eyes from both sides given the lack of a dial. Price: 29,600 US$
T+T Timeless Pick: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver
Returning to the extreme edge of the spectrum, Royal Oak Offshore Diver is a character embarrassing giant. The 42mm case isn’t that big, but its presence certainly cannot be overlooked on your wrist. The tangerine dial is studded with a distinctive megatapissary texture, in contrast to the Navy’s blue minute track and the internal rotating bezel for measuring time elapsed. The 300m water resistance backs up your diving qualifications, and the rubber crown ensures excellent grip on wet fingers. The Caliber 3120 is a solid 22k gold-wound rotor with a 3Hz thrust with a 60-hour power reserve and is visible through the sapphire caseback. Price: ~20,000 USD
