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Guys don’t have many options when it comes to dressy accessories — save for the dress watch. That means your upscale timepiece has to pull a lot of sartorial weight, whether you’re heading to the office, a wedding, or a fancy dinner. Luckily, the best dress watches are up to the challenge.
What Is a Dress Watch?
Most of us have probably heard the term, but the actual definition of what makes a good “dress watch,” can be murky. Here’s how most aficionados classify dress watches.
Size: Firstly, dress watches have a smaller, thinner case than other timepieces. This is important because the best dress watches should slide effortlessly under the cuffs of a dress shirt (without getting caught on the hem of your sleeve). Save for a…