What watch could be described as 'classy' please?

[midnightmoon8]

I'd like to treat myself to a grown up watch and be a bit more stylish. It's to wear to work (full time office job). I can't find anything I'd describe as 'classy'. Please can anyone offer me some inspiration?

@stumpedasatree
Are you my daughter???

Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso - has a manual mechanism, top class watchmaking and understated.

My dad has one of these. He's had it for about 60 years, so very vintage. It still looks absolutely beautiful.

I have a Cartier Santos tank. Love it

@Ozziewozzie, pretty sure my mum isn't on MN (you never know though!)

My langines is a grande classique. Really thin (4ml?) and simple and lovely - has been commented on by strangers. Once I’m sure we were given something (a good table?/an upgrade?) due to someone clicking it - madness. Bought in Spain some time ago unexpectedly and have never spent so much on anything (other than property car art travel). Really love it.

Can't believe the amount of people who would spend Cartier Tank money for a battery operated watch.

The expensive carrier tanks are automatic mechanical movements

Carrier _= cartier

I have a 1950s Omega men’s watch. It’s white and rose gold, on a brown leather strap, with a very plain face. I love it.

Imo- Citizen, Skagen, and Storm could never be described as classy. They are high street at best.

IMO A high end brand doesn't alway equal 'classy'. Quite the opposite sometimes - some high end watches are (again, IMO) pretty ostentatious, which is never classy.

I’ve had this one for pushing 20 years and it’s still going strong. I love it because it’s distinctive, solid, easy to read and has no fancy bells and whistles.

Cartier and Omega as already mentioned and Piaget, Van Cleef and Arpels, Chopard, Tiffany and A. Lange & Sohne.

Op, what's your budget? That's a critical point. We can all say what we think is classy but if they are not at the price point then it's irrelevant.

I wear the tag aqua racer diamond watch attached and also the Ebel wave, but either will cost between 1500 - 2000.

Another vote for Tissot. Understated, reasonably priced, classy.

Agree with a PP, I worked for a high end jeweller who specialised in a well known, very pricey watch brand. Nothing put me off the watches more, than the people who bought them. I do not think of them as classy or aspirational at all now.

Arrangement...I LOVE your watch. Elegant and distinctive

Yes, what's the budget. I have a patek nautilus and love it. It is not at all blingy but very classic I think.

Gatekeeper thank you. When I googled to try find it I was pleased they still make the same design and shocked at just how much they’ve gone up over the years. I think mine was around £700 which felt like an absolute fortune. Still does actually .

Sarahlou63 that is a gorgeous watch, right up my street! Now if only I had 3 grand...

I have a Cartier Tank. I really want a Tag F1!

I have a Rolex oyster, classic and goes with everything

Omega

What's the budget? I think "classy" is quite a subjective thing. Best to go for what you like. Personally I like simple. I've got a Tag but I never wear it because the battery is dead and it costs a small fortune to replace (worth bearing in mind if you're investing in a really expensive watch - it's not just the initial outlay). I also have a Skagen watch which I love. Really simple and plain with a tan leather strap. I think Mondaine watches also look good.

Hijacking a bit. I may need to sell my Rolex in the near future. Can anyone recommend the best place to sell? I'm worried about getting ripped off.

I have a Daniel Wellington watch (which is actually called Classy Sheffield )

But I'd love a Tiffany East West or Atlas watch. Something like this www.tiffany.co.uk/watches/womens-watches/tiffany-east-west-mini-2-hand-22-mm-36668636/