We hear about the “Old Money” style every day! It’s simple, not a single day goes by without seeing at least one post dealing with the subject while scrolling through the news feed of our favorite social networks.
It is true that this trend playing on surprisingly classic codes is not always easy to decipher. This is why Swiss Made Watch Magazine has decided to make a selection of 5 watches that ensure you stay in the Old Money theme without breaking the bank, discover them!
Casio Vintage – AQ-230A-7DMQYES
Let’s start with a classic of the classics with a very famous Casio Vintage at dual displayWhether you are a fan of watchmaking or a complete stranger to this field, you have certainly already come across this watch with its sober style, and yet, oh so effective.
This is a totally unique piece. unisex presenting a case rectangular in reasonably sized chrome resin. With its 27.8 mm width, a lug to lug length measured at 38.8 mm as well as a very small thickness given for 8.15 mm, it embraces the codes of discreet elegance, inseparable from the Old Money style.
With its analogue and digital display as well as an optical white dial with two hands, it will go just as well with a t-shirt and swimming shorts as with a perfectly ironed shirt tucked into pleated trousers.
A real must-have, which will withstand the weight of the years without ever going out of fashion!
Casio Vintage AQ-230A-7DMQYES Watch on Swiss Made Watch.com
Timex Marlin Automatic – TW2W33900
We stay in the vintage spirit with this Timex Marlin whose style openly borrows the attributes of watches from the 1960s. “Sword” type hands, applied indexes, shiny polished case, leather strap with pin buckle, curved acrylic glasseverything is there !
It could almost be mistaken for a dress watch from yesteryear… The black dial sunny brings a very special charm to the piece while its 40 mm diameter places it nicely in our contemporary era.
With his automatic movement Japanese Miyota, it will appeal to all those looking for a quality traditional accessory as well as to men who wish to get their foot in the door of watchmaking with a first automatic watch.
We can easily imagine this model worn with pretty high-waisted pants and a pair of penny loafers!
Timex Marlin Automatic TW2W33900 watch on Swiss Made Watch.com
Orient Mechanical Classic – RA-AP0106S
Elegant, timeless, discreet… there are many adjectives that can accurately describe the look of this classic Japanese watch designed by Orient.
By combining fine dauphine hands with Roman numeral indexes and a golden case 38.4 mm diameterit has everything a luxury watch has! Moreover, its bracelet in real leather dark brown perfectly mimics the style of the large scales usually found on ultra high-end models made from alligator skin.
Her small secondpositioned at 6 o’clock, gives it a retro look while its date window, at 3 o’clock, offers you a function that is always appreciated to have on a daily basis.
While some will happily imagine wearing this automatic watch with a double-breasted suit made from delicate super 150s wool, others will prefer to play on styles by pairing it with loose-fitting, faded jeans and a beige cable-knit sweater. And you know what? Both work wonderfully!
Orient Mechanical Classic RA-AP0106S watch on Swiss Made Watch.com
Corniche Heritage Chronograph – Green Dial
In your outfits, do you like to add a little touch of color that is both classic and distinguished? This chronograph is then perhaps the accessory you need!
Its 39 mm steel case sports a yellow gold hue that blends perfectly with the green dial as well as the leather strap, also made in the same shade. The model also borrows several details from ultra-luxury timepieces in order to offer you a contemporary style without making a false note.
This Corniche watch is equipped with the Seiko VK64, a Meca-Quartz movement Japanese, renowned for its reliability and its appreciable 3-year battery life.
For example, pair this creation with a beige linen shirt, flowing black pants and a pair of double buckles in box calfskin and you have a superb, all-purpose outfit!
Corniche Heritage Chronograph Green Dial Watch on Swiss Made Watch.com
Tissot Carson Premium Gent Moonphase – T122.423.11.033.00
Here is a watch that knows how to combine elegance and modernity! Its very poetic complication moon phase will undoubtedly please all those who wish to move towards an original watch above all.
With its elongated Roman numerals and blued leaf hands, there is no doubt that the model undeniably plays on an elegant style that will appeal to fans of the “Old Money” trend. Extra flat with a thickness of 7.6 mm, it will slip easily under the sleeve of a shirt or that of a more fitted sweater!
For top versatility, we find here a stainless steel bracelet featuring a row of 5 links with a polished and brushed finish.
This almost entirely gray configuration ensures that you can wear the model with any color in your wardrobe. A real plus for those who do not want to have to wonder whether their watch will match their daily outfit or not.
Tissot Carson Premium T122.423.11.033.00 watch on Swiss Made Watch.com
While scrolling through social media, the “Old Money” style caught your attention and you were wondering which watch could go nicely with it? Now you have 5 models in mind that will allow you to bring the final touch of classicism to all your outfits, without even breaking the bank!
