Dress watches focus on simple time indication without frills, yet they fascinate with a design that is as straightforward as it is elegant. With this refined charisma, they are perfect for festive occasions, special events or classic business meetings, but also combine intricate and casual styles. Their pure design does not mean uniform or even bland, but rather embodies a sophistication of its own. After all, this genre offers a great diversity and is quite individually expressed by each brand. Here are three new dress watches off the beaten paths that make for a grand entrance on the wrist.

Erwin Sattler is among the finest makers of pendulum clocks in the industry today. Its precision objects are fully crafted in its own factory on the outskirts of Munich, Germany, and have enjoyed unbroken popularity for decades. For some years, Erwin Sattler has also been manufacturing limited edition wristwatches. The latest example is the Classica Medium, a three-hand watch in stainless steel that is limited to 50 pieces. Like all Sattler timepieces, it is characterized by excellent quality and dedication to detail. With its understated typography, Roman numerals, authentic railroad minute track and blued hands, it exudes the same elegant appeal as the company?s high-end clocks. The Classica Medium is powered by an automatic movement, the exquisitely finished caliber STP 1-11. Its decorations come to life through the sapphire case back. Pricing is marked at approximately $3,60...