Design & Watch Styles
The appearance of a watch is shaped by far more than the colour of its dial. Case proportions, hands, numerals, bezels, lugs, finishing and countless other details combine to create recognisable watch styles and design traditions.
This section explains the terminology used to describe watch design and the different styles of watches you are likely to encounter. It covers everything from dress, dive, field and pilot watches to case shapes, dial layouts, finishing techniques and the visual details that give a watch its character.
Glossary terms
Digital WatchA watch design or style category known as Digital Watch, describing its intended use, form or aesthetic character.
Dive WatchA watch design or style category known as Dive Watch, describing its intended use, form or aesthetic character.
Diver's WatchA watch design or style category known as Diver's Watch, describing its intended use, form or aesthetic character.
Dress WatchA watch design or style category known as Dress Watch, describing its intended use, form or aesthetic character.
Everyday WatchA watch design or style category known as Everyday Watch, describing its intended use, form or aesthetic character.
Fashion WatchA watch design or style category known as Fashion Watch, describing its intended use, form or aesthetic character.
Field WatchA watch design or style category known as Field Watch, describing its intended use, form or aesthetic character.
GMT WatchA watch design or style category known as GMT Watch, describing its intended use, form or aesthetic character.