Subtlety is key when it comes to the attraction of these timepieces
Understated. Elegance. Timeless.
While not technically new, "quiet luxury" is the current favourite catchphrase for those who love their luxury goods. It's the opposite of loud, flamboyant, and ostentation—put simply, less is more. For watches, this would probably mean a simple stainless steel or white gold watch in a sensible size with a dial that displays only the essentials. The flashiest thing about it could be the polished metal surface.
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But just because it's subtle doesn't mean that it's boring. The following watches realised the quiet luxury concept quite nicely.
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Moon Phase Retrograde Date
Despite the retrograde date display—a first for the Overseas line—and high-precision moon phase in addition to the minute track, the 41mm watch looks remarkably understated. The blue lacquer dial is classic and chic, and looks great paired with the polished and satin-brushed steel.
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