RADO Cologny 705, 1970s

— Swiss elegance, kept quiet —

A cushion case in which straight lines and curves settle comfortably together, and a white dial stripped of anything unnecessary. The Cologny 705 is one of the dress watches Rado got exactly right in the 1970s.

Roman indices, slender hands, and the traditional moving anchor: minimalism with just enough modern ease to balance a grown-up wardrobe.

— Minimalism that still reads well —

Classical Roman indices, slender hands, and the symbolic anchor placed as a single accent. Details this restrained only work if they are refined, and half a century later they still carry intelligence and poise.

— The dependable Peseux 7001 —

Inside is calibre Peseux 7001 with 17 jewels, long recognised as one of the best slim hand-wound movements. The crown gives a pleasant resistance with every turn, and the warmth that follows belongs only to mechanical watches.

— Easy to live with —

Fitted with a denim-toned fabric strap, which takes a little formality out of the watch without losing it. Equally at ease under a suit or with a well-chosen weekend shirt.