the revenge of the classic watch

the revenge of the classic watch
the revenge of the classic watch

After having favored massive and ostentatious timepieces in recent years, watch enthusiasts are once again interested in the chic and timeless three hands in the vein of the “old money” style.

Fashion passes, style remains. » If the adage signed by Coco Chanel works for suits as well as for bags, it is also essential at the moment for watches. After years of watchmaking doped with testosterone and speculative bling, the “classic” timepiece is making a comeback on French wrists. A trend which is part of a more general movement that young people call “old money” (or old fortunes) which opposes a very “nouveau riche” last decade driven by streetwear and logos. So, in these columns, we have already told you about the recent craze for the sweater on the shoulders, the signet ring, the polo shirt, the formal jacket, the boat shoe… In short, chic, sober, timeless . Applied to watches, this gives a round dial, a small diameter, a clean line and three hands or nothing!

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The escalation of massive pieces seems well and truly over, in favor of the timeless watch, which crosses…

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