[F]There are more elegant watches, and it’s time

Let’s clarify one thing. When I say that an elegant watch is rising, I don’t refer to a watch designed under the rules of suppressed minimalism. Elegance doesn’t have to be quiet and introverted. au is often said to be frank, dips, curved lines and delicate patterns, but the tone of the voice prevents them from uttering loudly on the brink of vulgarity. The big, bold sports watches with a retro touch here become like clumsy dinosaurs stumbling in a world that no longer belongs to them. The novelty, released in the 2025 edition of Geneva Watch Days, helps to prove my perspective.

It would be too easy to say that an elegant watch is making a comeback, as the style never becomes outdated. Yes, some watch styles have a generationally timeless charm. However, there is a unique elegance in the watch I chose to prove my point. It’s not necessarily timeless, like the classic Calatrava. Instead, they are the products of an era of elegance once again increasing. Dennison Aldo’s dual time is hardly a wallflower, and the design doesn’t stand the test of time. However, it meets the needs of watch fans looking for an original design that speaks with a clear voice, and does not burden the wrist with an aesthetically or physically huge dimension. But there may be something more to it.

There are more and more elegant watches, why?

Is the appeal of elegance rooted in the need for beauty and talent in a world that suffers from all kinds of ugability? A while ago I wrote about permanent things The appeal of retro watches Strong demand for products and experience from the past. Nostalgia longs for the good old days of uncertainty. Escape from reality into the past is one thing, but you can also escape in other ways. High-tech ceramic that can withstand water pressures up to 1-2 kilometres deep and will not work when wearing a military-style XXL tool watch. No, such a watch is too linked to reality. Instead, I want to enjoy things I haven’t encountered recently. Frank but well thought out, colorful but well-balanced. In other words, you want to swing something and make it elegant.

Dennison Aldo Dual Time Marachait

A swing dance-like clock

During the Great Repression (August 1929 to March 1933), swing dance appeared as both a lively escape and a morale booster. It flourished with social gatherings, private clubs, juke joints and lively dance competitions. Swing is a bright, playful partner dance that is often set in Up-Tempo jazz music. Dancing towards big band songs from the 1930s was stiffer and much more fun than ballroom dance. It was a way to get away by dressing up and expressing yourself through rhythm, music, grace, talent and style.

Beda’a is the angle of mechalin with a black dial

Beda’a angle mechalin from light

So are watches like Dennison Ald’s dual time (780 euros), various stone dials, Beda’a Angles Mecaline (US $1,456), and MB&F SP 1 (64,000 euros in rose gold + tax, 69,000 euros in Platinum + tax). Yes, they are watches at very different price levels, but they all have a specific “swing”. They display an original, well thought out look. That is, you have the courage to pay attention to detail and explore new “movements.”

Platinum’s MB&F SP

Intricate elegance

Even in the complex realm of watches, elegance spreads. The Laurent Ferrier Classic Tourbillon Teal (CHF 195,000 + tax) is a good example. The 5-piece limited edition is part of the brand Cerri Aterie. The generous 41mm platinum case of the Laurent Ferrier Classic Tourbillon Teal has a soft, pebbly-like 12.5mm profile that refers to a 19th century pocket watch.

Laurent Ferrier Classic Tourbillon Teal

The Grand Feu Enamel dial shows classic Roman numerals in white enamel, with the subtle tracks of the sky blue railway complementing the teal background. Teal, a shy colour made up of shades of blue and green, is considered a symbol of decency. This reserved colour combined with traditional features leads to a contemporary and elegant watch in one way or another.

Singer Caballero

Like a gentleman

Like the Porsche 911 Restomod, this is more elegant than the current one, and singer Caballero looks more delicate than anything else the brand has created. Caballero is the first-ever watch, with the three-person lattice using the spectacular new Calibre-4 solo tempo with a six-day power reserve. My colleague Jorgu found the correct word to describe the watch: “‘Caballero'” was translated into the Spanish word “gentleman” and the singer chose that name.

The three models in the collection share a medium C-shaped 39 x 10.5mm steel case with a 45mm lug-to-lug length. The dial is performed in green, blue or black lacquer, and is prominently interrupted with four insert rubies. These rubies create a completely new, unexpected look. Yes, that’s minimalist, but in a calm sense it’s not. The ruby’s contrasting colours are combined with the sky dial and the large hands, which is clearly fresh. The colorway is gorgeous, with mostly hypnotism from ruby. They are divisive design elements, but also serve as a purpose, making them a great example of disruptive and original functional elegance.

Tag Heuer Carrera Astronomer

Moon phase gaze monitoring

The incredible creation from a brand deeply involved in Formula 1 is perhaps not the most elegant sport in the world, but Heuer’s new astronomer (Start Chf CHF 4,350). The three variants of the collection are neither unmistakably sporty nor overly retro. Rather, they are contemporary pieces that stylishly display the stages of the moon. The watches remind us of the times when the brand created the MoonPhase Watch, but Brash Motorsports-related works cover up more classic and dressy episodes in Heuer’s history.

The 39 x 45.2 x 12.16 mm steel astronomer case is modest in proportions. It fits most wrists and is modest enough to call you “introverted.” However, complications have proven to be more extroverted. The moon phase and description proceed in an arc with a corresponding scale depicting the 29.5 day lunar cycle. It has a rotating disc in the middle and is equipped with two hands. This doesn’t look like a traditional monthly indicator. It is decorative yet casual and still very functional. This is an incredibly elegant watch from Tag Heuer, whether you choose between the standard model or two limited editions.

Where do you stand elegantly? Are you ready to soften your collection, so to speak? Do you feel like you need to wear a watch that swings around your wrist with a specific talent and unique different character? Have you seen new watches that categorize them as “elegant”? They don’t necessarily have to be retro or dressy. However, it is a new creation that tries to persuade you through delicateness rather than wild power. Let us know in the comments section.