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Classic Watches

Having a versatile look means that you can go from a relaxed look to a classic look. Your accessories accentuate your look, so it’s essential to go with a timepiece that can be as versatile as you want to be. With our classic watches for men, you can select what best fits your ever-changing style when you choose a dial and case colour, and a strap. 

Sharpen your business attire look with our Men’s Philosopher watch with a white dial, a silver case, and a black leather strap, or even a brown strap for a casual look. 

Dress to impress when you hit the town with our outstanding version of a chronograph, the 42 mm Pioneer watch. Our Pioneer is quickly becoming a favourite. Perhaps it’s because of its bold presence, yet soft and rounded edges that are characteristic of classic watch designs.

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PH36SIMESIBM PH40SIMESIBM
PH36SIMESIBM PH40SIMESIBM

Philosopher

Brushed Metal Dial - Mesh
£184.00
PH36SI5LSIXX PH40SI5LSIXX &Philosopher silver watch mens - white dial - 5 link strap
PH36SI5LSIXX PH40SI5LSIXX &Philosopher silver watch mens - white dial - 5 link strap

Philosopher

5-Link
£194.00
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NR28GO5LGOMP NR32GO5LGOMP &Native mother of pearl watch - gold case - 5 link
NR28GO5LGOMP NR32GO5LGOMP &Native mother of pearl watch - gold case - 5 link

Native

Mother of Pearl Dial - 5-Link
£159.00
New
NR36GMNYNANA NR40GMNYNANA &Native gunmetal watch - navy dial - navy blue nylon strap
NR36GMNYNANA NR40GMNYNANA &Native gunmetal watch - navy dial - navy blue nylon strap

Native

Navy Dial - Navy Blue NATO
£129.00
UN28RGLEGRXX UN32RGLEGRXX &Unika rose gold ladies watch - white dial - rose gold case - grey leather strap
UN28RGLEGRXX UN32RGLEGRXX &Unika rose gold ladies watch - white dial - rose gold case - grey leather strap

Unika

White Dial - Grey Leather
£194.00
NR36SINYNAXX NR40SINYNAXX &Native silver watch women - white dial - navy blue nylon strap
NR36SINYNAXX NR40SINYNAXX &Native silver watch women - white dial - navy blue nylon strap

Native

White Dial - Navy Blue NATO
£129.00
PI42SI3LSIBL &Pioneer silver watch mens - black dial - 3 link strap
PI42SI3LSIBL &Pioneer silver watch mens - black dial - 3 link strap

Pioneer

Black Dial - 3-Link
£249.00
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PI42SILEBRBS &Pioneer mens tan watch - sunray brown dial - silver case
PI42SILEBRBS &Pioneer mens tan watch - sunray brown dial - silver case

Pioneer

Brown Sunray Dial - Brown Leather
£115.00 £229.00
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UN28RGLEBRXX UN32RGLEBRXX &Unika ladies leather strap watches - white dial - rose gold case - brown leather strap
UN28RGLEBRXX UN32RGLEBRXX &Unika ladies leather strap watches - white dial - rose gold case - brown leather strap

Unika

White Dial - Brown Leather
£194.00
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PH36SI3LSIBM PH40SI3LSIBM
PH36SI3LSIBM PH40SI3LSIBM

Philosopher

Brushed Metal Dial - 3-Link
£194.00
UN28SILEBLXX UN32SILEBLXX &Unika ladies leather strap watches - white dial - silver case - black leather strap
UN28SILEBLXX UN32SILEBLXX &Unika ladies leather strap watches - white dial - silver case - black leather strap

Unika

White Dial - Black Leather
£194.00
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UN28GMMEGUBL UN32GMMEGUBL &Unika gunmetal watch - black dial - mesh strap
UN28GMMEGUBL UN32GMMEGUBL &Unika gunmetal watch - black dial - mesh strap

Unika

Black Dial - Mesh
£102.00 £204.00
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PI42SILENANA &Pioneer silver watch mens - navy blue dial - navy blue leather strap
PI42SILENANA &Pioneer silver watch mens - navy blue dial - navy blue leather strap

Pioneer

Navy Dial - Navy Leather
£229.00
PI42GMNYNAXX &Pioneer gunmetal watch - white dial - navy nylon strap
PI42GMNYNAXX &Pioneer gunmetal watch - white dial - navy nylon strap

Pioneer

White Dial - Navy NATO
£219.00
Vegan
PH36SIVEBLXX PH40SIVEBLXX &Philosopher silver watch mens - white dial - black leather strap
PH36SIVEBLXX PH40SIVEBLXX &Philosopher silver watch mens - white dial - black leather strap

Philosopher

Black Vegan Leather
£174.00
New
NR32SINYBLXX NR36SINYBLXX NR40SINYBLXX &Native silver watch mens - white dial - black nylon strap
NR32SINYBLXX NR36SINYBLXX NR40SINYBLXX &Native silver watch mens - white dial - black nylon strap

Native

White Dial - Black NATO
£144.00
PI42SIMESINA &Pioneer silver watch mens - navy blue dial - mesh strap
PI42SIMESINA &Pioneer silver watch mens - navy blue dial - mesh strap

Pioneer

Navy Dial - Mesh
£239.00
PH40SINYNAXX &Philosopher silver watch mens - white dial - navy blue nylon strap
PH40SINYNAXX &Philosopher silver watch mens - white dial - navy blue nylon strap

Philosopher

Navy Blue NATO
£164.00
New
PH36SINYBLXX PH40SINYBLXX &Philosopher silver watch mens - white dial - black nylon strap
PH36SINYBLXX PH40SINYBLXX &Philosopher silver watch mens - white dial - black nylon strap

Philosopher

Black NATO
£174.00
New
NR28SILEGRMP NR32SILEGRMP &Native mother of pearl watch - silver case - grey leather strap
NR28SILEGRMP NR32SILEGRMP &Native mother of pearl watch - silver case - grey leather strap

Native

Mother of Pearl Dial - Grey Leather
£139.00
PH36SILEBRBM PH40SILEBRBM
PH36SILEBRBM PH40SILEBRBM

Philosopher

Brushed Metal Dial - Brown Leather
£174.00
PI42SINYBLXX &Pioneer silver watch mens - white dial - black nylon strap
PI42SINYBLXX &Pioneer silver watch mens - white dial - black nylon strap

Pioneer

White Dial - Black NATO
£219.00
PI42SIMESIBL &Pioneer silver watch mens - black dial - mesh strap
PI42SIMESIBL &Pioneer silver watch mens - black dial - mesh strap

Pioneer

Black Dial - Mesh
£239.00
PH36BLLEBLBL PH40BLLEBLBL
PH36BLLEBLBL PH40BLLEBLBL

Philosopher

Black Dial - Black Leather
£174.00
PI42GMLEBCXX &Pioneer gunmetal watch - white dial - black leather strap
PI42GMLEBCXX &Pioneer gunmetal watch - white dial - black leather strap

Pioneer

White Dial - Black Croc Leather
£115.00 £229.00
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PI42GMLENAXX &Pioneer gunmetal watch - white dial - navy leather strap
PI42GMLENAXX &Pioneer gunmetal watch - white dial - navy leather strap

Pioneer

White Dial - Navy Leather
£239.00
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UN28RG5LROBL UN32RG5LROBL &Unika black face ladies watch - rose gold case - 5 link strap
UN28RG5LROBL UN32RG5LROBL &Unika black face ladies watch - rose gold case - 5 link strap

Unika

Black Dial - 5-Link
£107.00 £214.00
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PI42GMLEBCBL &Pioneer gunmetal watch - black dial - black croc leather strap
PI42GMLEBCBL &Pioneer gunmetal watch - black dial - black croc leather strap

Pioneer

Black Dial - Black Croc Leather
£115.00 £229.00
-50%
IN32RGLENAXX IN40RGLENAXX &Infinity rose gold ladies watch - white dial - rose gold case - navy leather strap
IN32RGLENAXX IN40RGLENAXX &Infinity rose gold ladies watch - white dial - rose gold case - navy leather strap

Infinity

Navy Blue Leather
£82.00 £164.00
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PH36SILEGRXX &Philosopher silver watch mens - white dial - grey leather strap
PH36SILEGRXX &Philosopher silver watch mens - white dial - grey leather strap

Philosopher

Grey Leather
£184.00

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PI42SIVEDOBL &Pioneer silver watch mens - black dial - dove grey vegan leather
PI42SIVEDOBL &Pioneer silver watch mens - black dial - dove grey vegan leather

Pioneer

Black Dial - Dove Grey Vegan Leather
£239.00
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NR36GOLEBRXX NR40GOLEBRXX NR28GOLEBRXX &Native ladies leather strap watches - white dial - gold case
NR32GOLEBRXX &Native ladies leather strap watches - white dial - gold case

Native

White Dial - Brown Leather
£139.00
IN32RGLEBLXX IN40RGLEBLXX &Infinity rose gold ladies watch - white dial - rose gold case - black leather strap
IN32RGLEBLXX IN40RGLEBLXX &Infinity rose gold ladies watch - white dial - rose gold case - black leather strap

Infinity

Black Leather
£164.00
PH36SI3LSIXX PH40SI3LSIXX &Philosopher silver watch mens -white dial - 3 link strap
PH36SI3LSIXX PH40SI3LSIXX &Philosopher silver watch mens -white dial - 3 link strap

Philosopher

3-Link
£194.00
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When you think of classic watches for men, you probably think of a wristwatch with a dial. What might surprise you, though, is that this traditional style actually is quite a new one, historically speaking. At the turn of the twentieth century, wristwatches were typically considered women’s watches.

Most fashionable men of the day wore a pocket watch. This practice changed during World War I. In wartime, stopping to fish around in your pocket for a watch could get you killed. As a result, soldiers looked for ways to wear their watches on their wrists. That’s how the modern wristwatch evolved into what we have today. 

In today’s society, the idea of wearing one of the best classic watches for men might seem a little outdated. After all, if you carry a smartphone, you've always got access to the right time. 

The reason that classic watches for men will never go away is convenience. Checking the time on your phone is simple if it's already out. But what about those times when you're stuck in a meeting or gathering and need a sneak peek? 

There's no subtle way of pulling your phone out and lighting up the screen to check the time. A glance at your wrist, however, is bound to go unnoticed.

Another reason that classic watches for men remain trendy in 2021 is for the statements they can make. Every watch communicates its own message. We believe the designs for the best classic watches for women are also versatile enough to wear with anything and for any event or activity.

Some people wear diamond-encrusted timepieces as a way of saying that they’re wealthy. On the other end of the spectrum, a funky Mickey Mouse design indicates that you’re young at heart. We could go on about this all day, but you get the idea: Your watch can speak volumes about you.

The versatility of Nordgreen’s men’s watches means they can serve as a timekeeper for your job or workout, in addition to a classic dress watch. They're the perfect complement to a suit and tie, and they work just as well when you're out running errands on Saturday. A classic timepiece says, "I have great taste, and I don't need to prove anything."

Naturally, though, you'll be guided by your taste in selecting just the right watch for you. Considering that men's jewellery usually is somewhat limited in nature, starting with an outstanding basic timepiece makes sense.

Best Classic Watches for Men in 2021

Check out our men’s watch designs, and you’ll quickly find that there’s no shortage of style. You might wonder how we can offer such beautiful models at such reasonable prices. Well, it’s because we are a boutique designer that does things differently.

Our focus is to offer a sustainable selection based on classic simplicity. Based on quality alone, we could easily charge much more. But we’d rather ensure that our business is sustainable over the long-term and gives our customers only the best.

Simplicity means you’ll find only four different watch models, but we let you customise your selection to highlight your personality and pride. This business model is what allows us to charge affordable rates without compromising quality. 

So, even with only four base models, check out the number of customisations you can choose: 

  • Change the dial’s colour: Choose black for stunning contrast, or select navy for a fresh, contemporary look. Or choose silver for its classic versatility.    
  • Change the colour and material of the strap: Men’s watch bands are typically stainless steel, rubber, leather, or nylon. We offer each of those options, but we’ve also added vegan leather and rose-gold as alternatives for the classy modern man.
  • Change the colour of the watch casing: Choose the case colour that suits you - gold, rose-gold, silver, or gunmetal grey.

Not every option is available with every model – but most are. Check it out for yourself:

Our Top Designs

The Pioneer

The Pioneer is Nordgreen’s take on the chronograph. As with the rest of our designs, we’ve opted for simplicity and elegance. Instead of packing the face with endless dials and markings, we’ve pared things down.

This model has the two most essential dials: The first counts off the seconds and the second is a stopwatch. The date displays at the bottom of the face. This robust little number has a bold-sized dial that is 42mm in diameter, so it’s quite suitable for men with large wrists.

The Native

The Native is the most straightforward design that we offer. It showcases precisely why minimalist design is so effective. The watch casing and strap lugs are traditional in nature. It's the dial that's the showstopper here. Its clean design features markings for the hours and nothing else. It doesn't get much simpler than that. It’s effortless chic at its best.

The Philosopher

The Philosopher is a timepiece that exudes confidence. It also features the rounded case and lugs. But what makes this model different is that it has a second hand, and hours and minutes are marked on the raised, brushed-steel outer dial.

This model is for the man who values knowing where he is every second of every day. With this watch and the date on the dial, you’ll never need to be late again.

Infinity

We designed the Infinity with endless classic style in mind. There are no lugs, so it’s sleek, and we marked the hours and minutes on the dial, but not the date. The colour of the hour markings matches that of the watch casing to create striking interest.

Dress Watches for Men Under £200

The key to being stylish on a limited budget is to choose classically styled, high-quality pieces. With our range of watches, you get both in one attractive package.

You'll find several classic, high-quality watches on our website for just less than £200 – far less than you’ll pay to most other designer brands. Our designs are classic, straightforward, and timeless. These timepieces look fantastic today and just as good when your grandson graduates.

We started our business to create a sustainable business that we could build into an iconic brand. We began with outstanding watch design and were thrilled when one of Scandinavia's top designers, Jakob Wagner, agreed to design our lines. 

We gave him a simple brief. We wanted a range that was timeless and simple. A range that represented the Scandinavian principle of hygge (pronounced hoog-uh). It’s a simple principle – you focus on living a simpler life, so you don’t miss a minute of it.

Once the design was sorted out, we moved into sourcing top-quality components. While we could have designed watches with a lot more bells and whistles, but we didn’t want to give up quality or increase our prices.

Our brand is a high-quality luxury one, but our prices are affordable. You shouldn't have to spend a month’s salary to buy a great watch. We opted for simplicity and refused to compromise on quality.

After all, how many nifty features do you need in a watch? You want a timepiece to tell the time and make a statement. For the rest, you’ve got a smartphone.

And we know you want quality. So, we use Miyota movements – the best watch “guts” made – to ensure that your watch keeps time perfectly for years to come. 

If you choose a leather band, know that we source the finest durable Italian leather to ensure that the watch bands look fantastic for a lifetime. We make our stainless-steel mesh from high-grade steel.

We make the glass cover for our watches from sapphire glass. This is tougher than tempered glass and scratch-resistant to boot. All of our models are water-resistant up to three atmospheric meters.

We assemble all of our models by hand and test them thoroughly before sending them your way. For added assurance, we cover every piece with a two-year warranty. What you get is a classic timepiece that will last a lifetime.

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