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Starting Point: Best Dressy Chronograph Watches
Here at best watches, we have covered our fair share of chronograph watches, and oftentimes they can be bunched into the “sportier” side of life. This isn’t to say that there aren’t chronographs out there that can be seen as dressy; in fact, with so many brands evolving their lines to include new?materials and classier touches, the range of options have grown vastly to broaden the role?that a chronograph can serve.Whether it be a cleaner,?uncluttered dial or a gold case, a chronograph can be just as much at home in a suit as it can with jeans and a t-shirt. Foregoing any loud color choices, styling, and general “sportiness,” these dressy chronographs are subtle without coming off stuffy or too formal – classy with something of an edge, you could say. The goal when looking for one is to find what works best for you, and we have compiled a list that should serve as a great “starting point” to your personal collection. With these thing
Laurent Ferrier Galet Regulateur Watch
Laurent Ferrier, a brand renowned for its contemporary twist on haute horlogerie, recently launched the Laurent Ferrier Galet Regulateur watch. This watch is the second to be housed in the recently introduced “Montre Ecole” case and, more importantly, the first regulator watch offered by the brand.The man behind the brand, Mr. Ferrier (who we interviewed here), spent 35 years as Creative Director of Patek Philippe before making the jump into independent high-end watchmaking. Since then, he has developed a reputation for successfully marrying traditional watchmaking techniques and concepts with fresh, yet refined contemporary design, and the Galet Regulateur very much fits that description, as you will see.