Just like the concept of a Premier League champion football team having a big man kicking the ball, or the notion that a pint can be bought for less than five dollars in London, square watches are an increasingly rare beast these days. Considering this bastion of glorious form, you’d be remiss if you ditched this aesthetic when looking for your next timer. From Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso to Tag Heuer’s Monaco, the history of watchmaking is full of contrarian products that have since become iconic.
Take the Cartier Tank, for example, its slender, dressy style has been beloved by celebrities like Muhammad Ali, Truman Capote and Andy Warhol, as well as modern red-carpet stalwarts like Jack Gillen Hal and Rami-Malik. For brands that truly understand the task, square-shaped watches tend to become timeless fixtures in their collections. This is a huge plus for anyone who wants to own, knowing that your next investment won’t be out of style anytime soon.
What is the difference between a square watch and a round watch? Well, aside from the obvious dial shape, square watches tend to combine their exterior charm with a custom square movement that powers their interior. Their larger size also accommodates more features and complications, so it’s no surprise that the versatile Apple Watch had a square design when it launched in 2015. In short, it’s always stylish to wear these classics.
SANTOS DE CARTIER WATCH
ROTARY WINDSOR
TAG HEUER MONACO