The brand’s M40 model is clinical in its approach yet big on impact. Monochrome dials are countered with neutral straps and while eye-catching features are nowhere to be seen, a statement is made through total design cohesion.

Scratch-resistant sapphire glass with anti-reflective coating and a Swiss-made movement provide superb value for money at £380.

The M40 is available now at Uniform Wares.

Mondaine

As a pillar of the Swiss watch industry, Mondaine offers all the associated craftsmanship at a more accessible price point. The timepieces themselves are modelled after the Swiss railway clocks prominently displayed at every station, and through the brand’s adoption, these are now considered a core part of the country’s culture.

The Helvetica line keeps it traditional and minimal with a simple white dial, gold bezel and basic leather strap. However, a point of difference lies in the Helvetica font utilized for the watch’s name and country of origin – a subtle addition for contemporary design and typography fanatics alike.

The Helvetica line is available at The Watch Gallery.

Junghans

Germany is renowned for its skilful engineering and Junghans is a brand partly responsible for this image. Every timepiece is designed with classic craftsmanship in mind without trying too hard; instead, a statement is created through an almost scientific watchmaking process that has been in place since 1927.

The Max Bill family was a genius collaboration for the brand; they used the eponymous designer’s understated aesthetic to complement their own basic design principles and the result is, in short, a minimalist’s wet dream.

The Junghans x Max Bill line is available at The Watch Gallery.