Minimalism is a style which, in a way, marks the 21st century, whether in music, art, or fashion, therefore we have decided to make a selection of minimalist watch brands each represented with one piece that you can get online.
What are the benefits of minimalist watches? Well, first of all, you cannot go wrong with them. They are often very slim, look exquisite and go well with any outfit. These watches possess unique appeal and what’s best about them is that you can find some really well-built classy timepieces for a great price as you can see from the list we’ve made.
#1 Movado Men’s 0606502 Museum Watch Review
The unique look of this timepiece will leave no one indifferent.
Design and Features
Movado 0606502 is a quality-made timepiece with marvelous tone combination. Incorporated in its silver stainless steel case lies gray face with black outer rim. Silverish white hands suit it perfectly and are combined excellently with the same coloured dot that stands as a 12 o’clock marking and is the only marking you will find on this watch. Covering the face is a synthetic sapphire dial window. The watch is powered by a Swiss quartz movement which is very reliable and accurate even after a great amount of time. Calfskin leather band comes with this timepiece contributing well to its elegance. The watch is also water resistant up to 30m (99ft) which is good enough for rainy weather but not really for swimming.
Customer Reviews
A vast majority of customers are extremely satisfied with this timepiece leaving comments like: “I love it! Such a nice watch for an awesome price!” or “this is an amazing watch!”. There are, however, few of them which did not like its quality stating that the band is not as good as it should be and that synthetic sapphire does not offer as much protection as the real one does.
Key Specs
- Swiss Quartz Movement
- Stainless Steel Case – 40mm in diameter, 7.8mm thick
- Calfskin Leather Band – Standard length, 21.8mm width
- Synthetic Sapphire Dial Window
- Water Resistance – 30m (99ft)
Final Word
If you want a quality timepiece with unique look than this might be the watch for you. Movado is a renown company and this timepiece is their true representative.
#2 Vestal ZR3005 ZR-3 Watch Review
Whether you are attention seeker or just like oversized watches, Vestal ZR3005 is a timepiece worth checking out.
Design and Features
When we say oversized we really mean it. The stainless steel case of this timepiece is astonishing 52mm in diagonal. This is a watch that will surely be noticed and rightly so, not just because of its size but because of its great design too. The all black tone of the watch contributes to its minimalist style, suits its robust look and breathes out manliness. It has Japanese quartz movement, 6 hand premium chronograph movement made in Japan and a stainless steel bracelet. A beautiful Vestal logo is placed where 3 o’clock marking usually is. No markings on this watch does not mind if you don’t need to know the exact minute but as the saying goes “the least important thing that a watch does is to show time”. The timepiece is water resistant up to 100m (330ft).
Key Specs
- Oversized
- Japanese Quartz Movement
- Stainless Steel Case – 52mm in diameter, 15mm thick
- Stainless Steel Bracelet – Standard length, 24mm width
- Mineral Dial Window
- Chronograph
- Water Resistance – 100m (330ft)
Customer Reviews
Most of the customers are delighted with this watch, whether they bought it as a gift or for themselves. The only setback is that in the conditions with limited or no light it is almost impossible to tell time.
Final Word
Vestal ZR3005 is a beast! It is one of the coolest timepieces out there and the one that will attract a lot of views from strangers and compliments from friends.
#3 Stuhrling 601. Review
This magnificent timepiece is an excellent choice to be worn under the jacket in formal occasions or in business meetings where you will definitely make an impression.
Design and Features
Stuhrling 601.33151 comes with a black dial with thin white markings and a Stuhrling logo placed under 12 o’clock marking. It has a stainless steel case and a lovely alligator skin band suitable for this classy timepiece. The fact that it is ultra thin makes it ideal to be worn underneath the jacket since it won’t get in the way of cuffs. One of the reasons we chose this watch is that its dial is protected by krysterna crystal – Stuhrling’s unique material for which they claim that it offers better protection even than sapphire. With 38mm in case diameter it has almost an ideal size for any wrist. Swiss quartz is the best quartz on the market and it is used for this timepiece’s movement. The watch is water resistant up to 50m (165ft).
Key Specs
- Swiss Quartz Movement
- Stainless Steel Case – 38mm in diameter, only 6mm thick
- Alligator Skin Leather Band – standard length, 18mm width
- Krysterna Crystal Dial Window
- Water Resistance – 50m (165ft)
Customer Reviews
There is a vast number of positive reviews for this timepiece praising its good look and quality. It is said that it is so lightweight that sometimes you will forget that you are wearing it. There is, however, a minority of people who didn’t like the watch as they found its case and band to look cheap.
Final Word
Stuhrling 601.33151 is a handsome timepiece excellent for business meetings and formal occasion but a great accessory in an everyday life too.
#4 Alessi AL13003 “Out Time” Watch Review
This is a timepiece which picture should proudly stand next to the definition of minimalism in dictionaries around the world.
Design and Features
What to say about the design of this watch? Would it be enough to mention that it was designed by a famous Italian architect and designer Andrea Branzi? It is so minimalistic that even its markings are small dots. Everything on it is perfectly composed. Alessi logo stands almost insensibly next to 3’o clock marking. It is powered by Japanese automatic movement which means that it has no need for batteries as it is powered by the movement of one’s hand. Pig skin leather band is well made and goes perfectly with the timepiece. It has a glass dial window and no water resistance so you should be a little more careful with it, however, this is not a watch meant for sport activities or extreme situations. It is an elegant timepiece meant for urban surroundings where it will show what is it built for and blow people’s minds.
Key Specs
- Trademark Design
- Japanese Automatic Movement
- Stainless Steel Case – 41mm in diameter, 10mm thick
- Pig Skin Leather Band – Long length, 22 mm width
Customer Reviews
It seems that this gem is yet to be discovered and we are proud to be one of the first to popularize since there is only one customer review about it giving it 5 / 5 stars.
Final Word
Who says that Italian design is overpriced? Alessi “Out Time” is a unique timepiece with genuine Italian design and a great price. It is a timepiece that is bound to become a hit on the market.
#5 MVMT Watches Black Face with Black Leather Strap Men’s Watch
This is a great looking timepiece with magnificent tone combination.
Design and Features
MVMT black face watch is an excellent representative of urban minimalism. Completely black dial contrasted only with red logo and second hand give this timepiece a unique appeal appreciated by anyone in love with modern minimalism. Red and black tone combination is perfect for sport cars and bikes lovers as well. Date window is placed next to 3 o’clock marking in such a manner that it is almost unnoticeable. Stainless steel case is 45mm in diameter so this is a big watch, although it may not seem so on the pictures. Mineral dial window covers its black face powered by Japanese quartz movement. Black leather band follows the smooth line of the watch. Bezel functions as 24 hour time display and the timepiece is water resistant up to 30m (99ft) so don’t get to wild with it.
Key Specs
- Japanese Quartz Movement
- Stainless Steel Case 45mm in diameter, 10mm thick.
- Leather Band
- Mineral Dial Window
- Date, 24 Hour Functionality Bezel
- Water Resistance – 30m (99ft)
Customer Reviews
Customers love the watch and it has a bunch of positive reviews such as: “Elegant, Modern, and Inexpensive”. There are, of course, the unsatisfied ones, a vast minority to be honest, who find it to be poorly made, saying things like: “Quality lacking in many elements”.
Final Word
Slick design and good overall quality are the main strengths of this timepiece. It possesses a youthful, almost rebellious, look and is an excellent choice for a person in its twenties.
Minimalist Watch Brands – Final Words
If you are a fan of minimalist watches we hope that you liked our review and found it useful. We gave our opinion on some popular models, but also cast light on some, for now, lesser known that we predict will make a boom in the future. Stay tuned, because soon we will post more reviews on some other great types of timepieces.