Best in 2021: Dress Watches

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It is time for a new article in our series dedicated to some of the best timepieces introduced in 2021 in various categories. After Chronographs, Sport Watches and Dive Watches, today we highlight some of our favourite Dress Watches launched this year. Selected watches are listed alphabetically, not in order of preference. 

Armin Strom Tribute 1 

A completely new dress watch reinterpreted for contemporary tastes and enriched by technical innovations and impeccable finishes. Read the full article.

Baume et Mercier Clifton Baumatic, 2021 editions

One of the wristwatches offering the best price/quality ratio in its segment, the Clifton Baumatic is now available in two new variations. Read the full article.

Breguet Classique Tourbillon Extra-Plat Anniversaire 5365

A timepiece created to celebrate the tourbillon invention. A limited edition of just 35 pieces, the same number of tourbillon watches made during the lifetime of Abraham-Louis Breguet. Read the full article.

Glashütte Original PanoInverse Limited Edition

In this model, developed around the idea of presenting the inner beauty of the movement on the dial side of the watch, numerous components that are normally visible only through the sapphire crystal caseback were mounted in inverse order. Read the full article.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Small Seconds in Green

The iconic rectangular watch in a new version characterised  by the deep green tone of the sunray-brushed lacquer dial and its matching leather strap. Read the full article.

Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Skelet-One, 2021 editions

This model combines traditional elements of the brand  – like the arrangements of the self-intersecting hours/minutes and seconds subdials to form the figure "8"  – with avant-garde traits, thus defining a design that is both classic and contemporary at the same time. Read the full article.

Omega De Ville Trésor Power Reserve

A new range of 40 mm elegant timepieces available in stainless steel, 18K yellow gold or 18K Sedna gold. Read the full article.

Patek Philippe Calatrava "Clous de Paris" Ref. 6119

Patek Philippe updated one of its most emblematic dress watches with a contemporary look, a slightly larger diameter, a dial with applied hour markers and a brand new hand-wound manufacture movement. Read the full article.

Petermann Bédat 1967 Second Series

The talented duo of young watchmakers presented the 1967 Second Series, a 25 limited edition crafted from Grade 5 titanium. Read the full article.

Piaget Polo Skeleton

Piaget's latest effort in skeleton watchmaking produced this model that maintains the key elements of the Polo, such as the curved case surmounted by a round bezel and the cushion-shaped dial opening, but in a case that is 30 percent thinner than existing versions. Read the full article.