15 best men’s formal watches for office wear

In today's day and age where everyone has a smartwatch on their wrist, why not opt for a formal watch to go with your office outfit? To help you out, we have listed a few options from different brands and designers to help you elevate your day-to-day workwear. Start exploring your options now.

1) GUESS Mens 2-Tone Day/Date Watch

You can never go wrong with a GUESS watch. This two-tone watch is available in five different colorways. According to the product description, "the coin edge bezel is integrated with a brushed and polished 3 link bracelet and features a day of the week window at the 12 o'clock hour with a bubble date at the 3 o'clock". Purchase it from the GUESS website for $140.

2) Code 11.59 Minute Repeater Supersonnerie

If you want a more elegant and stylish watch, you can go for the Code 11.59 Minute Repeater Supersonnerie which has a black ceramic case with pink gold accents. If you wish to purchase this watch, head over to the Audemars Piguet website, where you can book an appointment. This watch has a price-on-request option. As for the strap of the watch, it is made of a black rubber-coated strap to match the black of the case.

3) Grand Seiko SBGR307 Heritage Collection

Just because you are browsing for a formal watch for office wear does not mean you cannot opt for luxury watches. Take a look at the Grand Seiko SBGR307 Heritage Collection, which is made of stainless steel with a three-fold clasp. The watch is available on the Grand Seiko website for $4,600.

4) GUESS Mens Black Gold Tone Multi-function Watch

We have another watch you can add to your collection from GUESS. This is the Black Gold Tone Multi-function watch. It comes in a variant of nine colors for you to choose from. The Black/Gold Tone watch is made of stainless steel and comes with a flexible silicone strap if you do not like metal straps. You can purchase this watch from the GUESS website for $155.

5) Hermés Cape Cod watch

If you are feeling a little fancy and want to splurge on a designer watch, you have the Hermés Cape Cod watch. It is a distinct piece given its rectangular design with a leather strap. One thing you should keep in mind while purchasing this watch is to avoid contact with water. Get it from the Hermés official website for $6,550.

6) GUESS Mens Black Gold Tone Analog Watch

This watch is for those people with a minimalistic style. The Black Gold Tone Analog Watch from GUESS is available in two colors: Black/Gold Tone and Gold Tone/Gold Tone. The watch is made of stainless steel with a silicone band and a strap buckle. To add this to your collection, head over to the GUESS website where it is available for $110.

7) Tissot PRX 40mm

The Tissot PRX 40mm was initially released in 1978, which makes it a classic piece. It came back in store in 2021 and is now available for purchase from the Tissot website. It is made of stainless steel and the case is designed in a Tonneau shape. The blue dial of the watch accentuates its design even more. Get it from the official website for $395.

8) Code 11.59 Selfwinding

We have another luxury watch on the list, the Code 11.59 Selfwinding from Audemars Piguet. This watch is an "18-carat pink gold case sits in concert with the collection’s signature “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” dial and matching rubber-coated strap". If you want to add this to your collection, book an appointment since the price for this watch is available on request.

9) Hublot Classic Fusion Original Yellow Gold

It feels wrong to make a list of watches without including a Hublot on here. The Hublot Classic Fusion Original Yellow Gold is as luxe as it can get. This watch retails for $25,200 on their official website. The case has a satin finish and is made of polished 18K Yellow Gold with a smooth black rubber strap.

10) Tissot Classic Dream

If you are looking for a clean and simple watch, the Tissot Classic Dream can be a wonderful option. This watch is made of a 316L stainless steel case which is water-resistant. It comes with a brown leather strap that will match your workwear outfits. Get it from the Tissot website for $275 only.

11) Grand Seiko SBGR321 Heritage Collection

If you want to get your hands on a limited-edition watch, this SBGR321 Heritage Collection from Grand Seiko is the one. With only 2,500 pieces made, you can own this gorgeous watch for $5,200. It is a water-resistant watch made of stainless steel with a vivid blue dial for color.

12) Tissot PR 100 Quartz 40mm

The Tissot PR 100 Quartz 40mm has an amazing color scheme. With a 316L stainless steel case and strap, the dial of the watch is in an Ice Blue shade, perfect for you to smash those meetings. You can purchase it from the Tissot website for $295 only.

13) Grand Seiko SBGY035 Elegance Collection

Here is another limited-edition watch from Grand Seiko inspired by the russet shades of fall. Only 700 pieces of the SBGY035 Elegance Collection are made and it is a part of the Caliber 9R 20th Anniversary. If you want to add this watch to your collection, head over to the Grand Seiko website and get it for $8,500.

14) Hermès H08 watch

Adding another Hermès watch to the list, we have the Hermès H08 watch which is an extra large watch. It is made of a "satin-brushed titanium watch and sunburst satin-brushed titanium bezel with mirror-polished chamfers, black-gold treated circular satin-brushed minutes disk". Get it from the Hermés website for $7,200.

15) Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Moonphase Titanium

The Classic Fusion Aerofusion Moonphase Titanium from Hublot has a satin-finish made of polished titanium. The straps are made of black rubber and alligator leather, giving it a polished look. The watch is made to be water-resistant up to 50 meters. To add this watch to your collection, you can buy it from the Hublot website for $17,100.