Reminiscent of tropical watches – the organic patina of a black watch face that naturally fades with age – 2025 is the year of brown. Dials are already awash with Pantone’s Mocha Mousse shade, with tones ranging from rich mahogany to tempting chocolate.
With collectors still coveting tropical dials as rare and valuable additions to their curations, it’s no wonder these brown colorways are set to be big news this year.
Rolex- Day-Date 40
This watch, manufactured in 2020, operates with an automatic movement and offers a 100m water resistance. With an 18ct Rose Gold case and bracelet, the overall effect is elegant yet durable.
from £44,250
Hublot- Classic Fusion
This automatic Hublot offers a titanium case with sapphire glass. Around the face are diamonds imbedded, with a diameter of 3mm. The watch shows the date with a power reserve of approximately 40hours.
£11,200
Shop at bucherer.com
Casio- AQ-230GA-5AMQYES
Powered by the quartz movement and presented on a stainless steel bracelet with fold over clasp. The watch also offers a mineral crystal glass and a 29.8mm width case.
£64.90
Shop at thbaker.co.uk
Citizen- Classic 8700
This watch offers timeless charm with advanced functions, including a perpetual calendar, alarm, dual time and water resistance to 100 metres. Completed with a stainless steel 42mm case. Sustainably powered by any light with Eco-Drive technology – never needs a battery.
£349
Bovet- The Recital 21
Perpetual calendar with retrograde date and patented perpetual quick adjustment corrector. The watch also offers a 5-day power reserve and a polished grade 5 titanium writing desk case. The measurements of the watch are 44.40 mm diameter, 15.40mm thickness sloping to 10.25mm.
£POA
Patek Philippe- 5164R Aquanaut
This self-winding mechanical movement watch has a caliber 26‑330 S C FUS. Two time zones: local and home time indication. Day/night indication for local time and home time in apertures. Date coupled with local time by hand. The case diameter (10-4 o’clock): 40.8 mm. Thickness: 10.2 mm. Water-resistant to 30 m. Screw-down crown. Sapphire crystal case back.
£95,895
shop at officialwatches.com
Bell & Ross- BR V2-94 Bellytanker
Featuring a 41-mm bronze case, the BR V2-94 Bellytanker Bronze Espresso is available as a limited edition of 50 pieces.
£5,000
Tag Heuer- Autavia Automatic Chronometer
A classic pilot’s watch with superb vintage style. The beautifully textured dial is legible day and night. Inside beats the cutting-edge Calibre 5, a COSC-certified movement.
£3,200
Shop at designerposhwatches.co.uk
Seiko- Presage Sharp Edged Series
This automatic, stainless steel watch has a dial pattern inspired by the ancient Japanese hemp design, dating back over 10,000 years. Seiko Presage offers timeless style and precise Japanese mechanical timekeeping, combining minimalism with a distinctive aesthetic.
£860
Shop at amjwatches.co.uk
Tissot- PRX Powermatic 80
The self-winding Powermatic 80 movement delivers reliability and precision thanks to the innovative Nivachron hairspring. With 80 hours of power reserve, it’s a modern movement designed to keep pace with busy lifestyles.
£1,800
Shop at francisandgaye.co.uk
