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Best Fall Watches

It’s time to consider your autumnal watch rotation. In honor of the occasion, we’ve curated a collection of favorites fit for the season ahead, replete with warm hues of gold and earthy tones.

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Team Bezel

September 10, 2024

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10 min read

With the arrival of a new season comes a new opportunity to further curate your collection. Fall is nearly upon us, which naturally means it’s time to consider your autumnal watch rotation. In honor of the occasion, we’ve curated a selection of favorites fit for the season ahead, replete with warm hues of gold and earthy tones.

Shop the full collection of Fall Watches here.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph “Safari” Ref. 26470ST.OO.A801CR.01

Since introducing the Royal Oak Offshore in 1993, Audemars Piguet has prided itself on producing distinct and uniquely configured variants of the brawny, luxury sports chronograph. Amongst the many iterations of the “ROO,” collectors have long regarded the ivory-colored dial-fitted “Safari” as one of the all-time greats, delighting with its earthy tones and versatile aesthetics.

Now in its second generation of production, the famed Safari has evolved to incorporate a contrasting brown tachymeter scale, numerals, and subdials, in addition to an upgraded crown and pushers, both crafted out of black ceramic. Like the pioneering Safari that came before it, this latest reference is also secured to the wrist using a brown hornback alligator strap, intensifying the design’s organic colorway.


Omega Seamaster Diver 300M “No Time to Die” Ref. 210.92.42.20.01.001

Though several years have passed since the release of the twenty-fifth installment of the James Bond series, demand for the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M featured in the film remains as strong as ever. Given the commemorative dive watch’s vintage-inspired design, complete with custard-colored luminous applications, “tropical” brown finishes, and red model designation text, this notion comes as no surprise.

Making matters all the more enticing are this reference’s OEM strap options, including a Milanese-style bracelet executed in matching Grade 5 titanium and a NATO-style strap crafted out of brown, grey, and beige nylon.


Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5711/1R-001

As iconic as the day is long, you’re likely already familiar with the Patek Philippe Nautilus, and for good reason. Originally penned by Gérald Genta, this porthole-inspired design is credited with helping pioneer watchmaking’s luxury sports subcategory and is now regarded as the premier collection in its class.

Though its once revolutionary execution in stainless steel might have afforded the Nautilus its unending prestige, precious metal references like the 5711/1R-001 are alluring in their ability to double down on the luxurious qualities of the all-important design. In warm 18k rose gold, with a similarly cozy-colored brown dial, it’s hard to resist this grail among grails.


Tudor Black Bay GMT S&G Ref. M79833MN-0003

Without compromising on quality, reliability, or charming design elements, Tudor delivers outstanding horological value propositions, time and time again.  Appealing to collectors, new and old alike, the Rolex sister brand’s Black Bay collection channels the ethos of early Submariner and GMT-Master references, albeit with top-grade construction and the sort of creature comforts you’d expect from a modern mechanical watch.

Those who favor two-tone watches will certainly appreciate the Black Bay collection’s GMT-equipped reference M79833MN-0003, dubbed the S&G, for obvious reasons. In addition to existing as an outstanding watch in its own right, the brown and gold-accented watch exists as a worthy and more accessibly-priced alternative to the similarly styled Rolex GMT-Master II “Root Beer.”


Panerai Luminor Due 42 Ref. PAM01046

At long last, Panerai’s catalog of expertly crafted offerings now includes a wide variety of more easily wearable references suited to those with smaller wrists and collectors who generally favor more conservatively sized timepieces. Luminor onlookers previously perturbed by the model’s sizeable dimensions will surely enjoy the Luminor Due 42, boasting a slimmer and more refined 42 mm form factor.

Well-suited for fall wear, the reference PAM01046 has a stark white dial accented by luminous numerals, indices, and hands colored to imitate the appearance of aged tritium. On a brown calfskin strap, this piece will complement any ensemble as we enter the latter half of the year.


Rolex GMT-Master II “Root Beer” Ref. 126711CHNR-0002

Absent from the Swiss watchmaker’s widely celebrated catalog for nearly two decades, the return of the “Root Beer” GMT-Master II was met with great excitement by dedicated collectors of the legendary brand. Now featuring a Cerachrom rotating bezel like the rest of the references in the range, the brown and black-accented, two-tone Rolesor Rolex is a perfect choice for fall wear, with its warm applications of 18k Everose gold.

Tracking two time zones with ease, this piece is definitely worth considering if you’re after an everyday-ready Rolex with a dash of flash.

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