Brown is the New Black: Five Noteworthy Watches with Chocolate Hues
There?s a reason why timepieces with brown dials haven?t developed as a universal offering from watch brands in the same way other colorways have. The popular blue and green looks that we?ve seen proliferate over the past few years are able to offer a lively interpretation of time with their attractive and vibrant hues. Black and white, on the other hand, rely on a more traditional achromatic design that can be dressed up or down with ease. Brown, somewhere in the middle of all these more flexible options, is dependent on its subdued, warm tone to stand out and requires some extra effort to match with an outfit. However, this also stands for why brown-dialed watches are so unique and, slowly but surely, we?re starting to see the gradual growth of this field among watch enthusiasts of all levels. Here is our list of five watches from the past few years that use chocolate-colored dials so sumptuous you might find yourself wanting to take a bite. This list is just a starting point in the growing fascination with brown dials and is not meant to be comprehensive. Other recent offerings such as the Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Ref. 5524R, Rado Captain Cook 37 mm, Tudor Black Bay Bronze, Panerai Luminor 8 Days Power Reserve Titanio (PAM00797), Hublot Classic Fusion Berluti, and a number of F.P. Journe Octa Automatique models in Havana Brown all make compelling arguments for being the first brown dial watch to join a collection. Vacheron Constantin Overseas Ref. 4500V...
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A Week in Watches Ep. 79 – Swiss Leftovers
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