Simple and chic men's watch

Simple and chic men's watchSimple and chic men's watch

Simple luxury for adults: "Portofino Automatic"

Simple and stylish IWC men's watches
Product name: Portofino Automatic IW356505
Reference budget: 400,000 yen range
Popular generations: 20s/30s/40s/50s/60s

Taking its name from a luxury Italian resort, the Portofino was developed with the aim of being the perfect watch for relaxing in a sunny seaside cafe.

This simple watch is equipped with Automatic winding movement with date display and a mesh bracelet, so you can wear it comfortably even in hot weather. For those who want to exude a sense of adult sophistication, the Portofino is recommended.

Art Deco aesthetics and Omega innovation: the CK859

Simple and stylish Omega men's watches
Product name: Specialties CK859 Coaxial Master Chronometer 511.12.39.21.99.002
Reference budget: 800,000 to 900,000 yen range
Popular generations: 20s/30s/40s/50s/60s

This watch is packed with OMEGA's latest technology in an Art Deco style exterior. The Antique feel of the hand-wound mechanism may divide people's tastes, but I think many people will like it as one of the essential forms of a watch. Another big attraction is that it has received Master Chronometer certification, the most advanced certification for a modern mechanical watch.

Strong precision and excellent functionality "Explorer 36"

Simple and stylish Rolex men's watches
Product name: Explorer 36 Black 124270
Reference budget: 1 million yen range
Popular generations: 20s/30s/40s/50s/60s

The Explorer, developed for explorers, boasts top-class robustness among mechanical watches and is equipped with functionality that allows you to read the exact time instantly. Its simple and modest appearance matches any fashion or situation, and its functionality makes it the perfect all-purpose watch for those who prefer simplicity.

Hublot's simple chic "Classic Fusion"

Simple and stylish men's watches from Hublot
  • Simple and stylish men's watches from Hublot
  • Classic Fusion wearing image
Product name: Classic Fusion Titanium Classico Ultra Thin 545.NX.2210.LR
Reference budget: 800,000 to 900,000 yen range
Popular generation: 20s/30s/40s

When you think of Hublot's simple chic, you think of Classic Fusion. Classic Fusion is a watch for adults that is made over time, with carefully selected details piled up one by one, and is filled with a modest, high-quality feel.

Chanel's sophisticated and simple "J12"

Simple and stylish Chanel men's watches
  • Simple and stylish Chanel men's watches
  • J12 wearing image
Product name: J12 GMT 38MM H3103
Reference budget: 300,000 to 400,000 yen range
Popular generation: 20s/30s/40s

The J12 with its lustrous monotone color is the perfect example of the word "simple chic." While the focus tends to be on its distinctive individuality, I can't help but think that Chanel's sincere attitude towards watchmaking surpasses that of specialized watchmakers.

Luminor Due: A new generation icon

Panerai's simple and stylish men's watches
  • Panerai's simple and stylish men's watches
  • Image of the Luminor Due being worn
Product name: Luminor Due PAM00943
Reference budget: 700,000 to 800,000 yen range
Popular generation: 20s/30s/40s/50s

Based on the military watch of the 1950s, the Luminor Due has been refined with modern sophistication. Its thin, rounded case shape overturns the traditional rugged image and gives off a genderless appeal.

The Oyster Perpetual 36 is a simple design with a pop of color

Simple and stylish Rolex men's watches
  • Simple and stylish Rolex men's watches
  • Image of Oyster Perpetual being worn
Product name: Oyster Perpetual 36 126000
Reference budget: 900,000 to 3 million yen
Popular generations: 20s/30s/40s/50s/60s

The surprising change in impression caused by the appearance of the pop color dial is still fresh in our memory. The combination of high-quality finishing and extremely simple design makes the unique dial color stand out even more.

Rolex's immortal classic "Datejust"

Simple and stylish Rolex men's watches
  • Simple and stylish Rolex men's watches
  • Rolex Datejust
  • Datejust wearing image
Product name: Datejust White 16234
Reference budget: 900,000 to 1,000,000 yen
Popular generations: 20s/30s/40s/50s/60s

This Datejust Ref. 16234 is one of the models that sparked the Rolex boom in Japan. One of its great charms is that it never goes out of style while still showing its distinctiveness at a glance. You can really feel the strength of a classic.

This article was supervised by: Manabu Ishimura (WATCHNIAN /Internet Business Department)

Editor of this article

Manabu Ishimura (WATCHNIAN /Internet Business Department)

He entered the Used watch industry in 1996. Since then, he has been involved in the entire distribution process from retail to wholesale for a wide variety of brand watches, from Antique to the latest models, including Hong Kong Watch, Casio, Orient, Omega, Rolex, and Patek Philippe. With his thorough knowledge of handling watches and the expertise he has cultivated in the distribution business, he is involved in the production of wristwatch-related books, catalogs, product manuals, cautionary notes, and design drawings.