At a time when oversized watches still dominate certain segments, the small diameters come back discreetly to the front of the stage. Whether for aesthetic, historical reasons or simply for a question of comfort, 36 mm or less boxes are increasingly attracting enlightened amateurs.
Here is a selection of 5 watches for men in the content format, which prove that elegance, character and presence are not a business of millimeters!
Lip Himalaya 35 – 671041
With its 35 mm diameter, this Himalayan lip remains faithful to the spirit of French city watches from the 1950s. This emblematic model of the LIP brand, a French watch At the rich inheritance, seduced by its Sléillé silver dial, underlined by purple index indexes and needles with a polished finish. The case in stainless steeldiscreet but well drawn, adopts a classic shape slightly arched at the horns, which allows it to perfectly marry the wrist.
This LIP watch is animated by a quartz movement Isa France 336.168, reliable and not very greedy, and is worn on a real leather bracelet Burgled brunette. An excellent choice for those looking for an elegant and timeless watch, all at an accessible price!
Main characteristics:
- Diameter: 35 mm
- Thickness: 9 mm
- Movement: Quartz Isa France 336.168
- Waterproofing: 50 m
- Glass: Bombed mineral
Himalayan Lip watch 35mm 671041 on Swiss Made Watch.com
Seiko 5 Sports – SRPJ83K1
With the SRPJ83K1, Seiko proves that sportiness and small diameter can be right now. This model in the Seiko 5 range has a 36 mm steel case, a particularly rare format in modern sports watches. Beige, very readable, displays large luminescent indexes, a contrasting peripheral timer, as well as a Date day window at 3 a.m. The whole is protected by a hardx.
Inside, we find the Automatic movement Seiko 4R36known for its robustness and stop-seconding function. This Seiko 5 watch, typical of the reliability of Japanese watches, is on a NATO bracelet. In short, she is discreet, technical and versatile!
Main characteristics:
- Diameter: 36 mm
- Thickness: 12.5 mm
- Movement: Automatic Seiko 4R36 (41 h of power reserve)
- Waterproofing: 100 m
- Glass: Hardlex
Seiko 5 Sports SRPJ83K1 watch on Swiss Made Watch.com
Hamilton Khaki Field – H69301930
The Hamilton Khaki Field 33 is a faithful descendant of the military watches produced by Hamilton for the American army. With its 33 mm shortbread steel case, it adopts an ultra-functional approach, perfectly proportioned for small wrists or authentic Field Watches lovers. THE matt black dial presents good readability and Luminescent needles Covered with super-luminova are here.
The movement at Swiss quartz ETA F05.105 ensures great precision and reliability. Delivered on a Nato Kaki bracelet, this Hamilton watch combines military sobriety and absolute comfort, with the expertise of a Swiss watch.
Main characteristics:
- Diameter: 33 mm
- Thickness: 7.5 mm
- Movement: Quartz ETA F05.105
- Waterproofing: 50 m
- Glass: Sapphire
Hamilton Khaki Field H69301930 watch on Swiss Made Watch.com
Tissot PRX POWERMATIC 80 – T137.207.11.091.00
The Automatic PRX 35 tissot 35 succeeds in joining one of the best calibers in a compact and racy case. The T1372071109100 model is distinguished by its olive green dial with a tapest pattern, which superbly captures light. The case and the integrated braceletin brushed steel, pay tribute to the designs of the 1970s while remaining very current.
Under the hood, the PowerMatic 80 caliber Offer 80 hours of walking reserve and remarkable precision, in particular thanks to its antimagnetic nivachron spiral. This Tissot watch, an authentic Swiss watch, combines vintage refinement and modern performance.
Main characteristics:
- Diameter: 35 mm
- Thickness: 10.9 mm
- Movement: Automatic PowerMatic 80 (80 hours of power reserve)
- Waterproofing: 100 m
- Glass: Sapphire
Tissot PRX POWERMATIC 80 T137.207.11.091.00
Pequignet Concorde
With its Concorde, the Pequignet house offers a high -end French watch,, Designed and assembled in Morteau. This 36 mm model has a stainless steel case with brushed and polished faces, inspired by the aesthetics of seventies. The anthracite gray dial, textured and refined, has fine indexes and a completely exemplary finish.
This Pequignet watch has a initial automatic movement EPM03offering 65 hours of power reserve. With its integrated bracelet and its sober but assertive style, Concorde is a singular proposition, at the crossroads of classicism and modernity.
Main characteristics:
- Diameter: 36 mm
- Thickness: 9.3 mm
- Movement: initial automatic EPM03 (65 hours of power reserve)
- Waterproofing: 100 m
- Glass: Sapphire
Pequignet watch Concorde on Swiss Made Watch.com
Again, this selection proves that small diameter watches are not lacking in style or technicality. From French watches to discreet elegance like those of Lip or Pequignet, to the robust Japanese watches of Seiko, passing by the compact military watches of Hamilton or the Tissot PRX to retro-futuristic charm, the format contained offers an impressive variety of proposals. Sometimes considered to be more elegant, these watches also gain in comfort and discretion, rarely superfluous assets on the wrist!
