The Best Small Watches For Men
Upgrade your style with one of these minimal timepieces
A great watch doesn’t just tell the time—it also tells a lot about a man. You want to make sure you’re giving off the right impression, too. Recently, the watch world has stepped away from big, dramatic watches and gone back to the more traditional look of a smaller watch face.
The standard watch size today is 40 millimeters; so when we say a smaller watch face, we’re talking 36-38mm. This is the ideal range—it looks refined, but not feminine. A smaller face is understated, so regardless of price, it looks more sophisticated on your wrist. A big watch (think: 45mm) makes a big statement—but sometimes, smaller is better.
Click through for eight of our favorites.
Tudor Black Bay
This 36mm watch is polished, but the leather strap gives it a sporty edge.
($2,525, tudorwatch.com)
Larsson & Jennings
Navy is a great neutral watch—it’s one of the easiest colors to dress up or down.
($295, nordstrom.com)
Timex + Red Wing
This three-sided collaboration is a big one: Leather experts from Red Wing, watch aficionados from Timex, and designer Todd Snyder designed your perfect everyday watch.
($138, toddsnyder.com)
IWC Pilot
The alligator leather strap and timeless shape on this Pilot’s watch will look good forever.
($3,950, iwc.com)
Shinola Runwell
A white watch face and black strap is a classic combination. Wear it to work or out to dinner.
($550, shinola.com)
Citizen Stiletto
An all black watch looks sharp—and the 36mm size elevates it further.
($495, citizenwatch.com)
Nomos Glaschutte
This sapphire watch is an investment, but a worthy one. The high-quality construction and simple silhouette will always look stylish.
($3,680, nomos-store.com)
Martenero Ace
You can customize your preferred face and strap color on this simple Martenero watch. We like the oxblood leather strap as a fresh alternative to brown or black.
($495, martenero.com)
Victorinox Maverick
A metal bracelet looks just as good with a suit as it does with a sweater and jeans. The tough stainless steel and scratch-proof surface make it perfect for traveling.
($495, swissarmy.com)
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