It’s time to face the facts… summer’s coming to an end. It might not feel like it quite yet (not in NYC at least), but September is just around the corner. That means it’s time to pack up the beach gear, and get in one last long weekend of grilling before heading back to campus, to the office, to the ever shorter, cooler days of the Fall and Winter.

But, it’s not all bad. With school and work comes more reasons to dress well, which means, you guessed it, more reasons to change your watch. So, we’ve compiled a list of watches from the shop that would make perfect companions for the classroom or the office. These watches are all stylish, sophisticated, on the smaller side and maintain easy-to-read legibility… Afterall, you don’t want to be late, or to have to look at your watch too long so to see when your class or meeting will be over.

Dan Henry 1947

This stunner mixes exceptional finishing, refined style and effortless charm is a remarkably affordable package. $190 Available here

Auteur Circles Classic

Featuring a lugless, crownless, case, and a reduced but easy to read dial, this highly versatile watch goes with everything. $249 Available here

Junghans Max Bill Quartz

This mid-century icon is the ultimate everyday watch with a highly legible, but exceptionally attractive dial, a clear date window, a huge domed crystal, and the benefits of a highly accurate modern quartz movement. $495 Available here

Martenero Kerrison 38

The Kerrison subtly introduces color into a watch that mixes sport and dress, making it a great way to add personality to formal outfits. $595 Available here

Autodromo Stradale

A lot of car-themed watches are aggressive and sporty, but for the d/l automotive enthusiast, the Stradale gets that car flavor across in a package that is understated enough to work with a blazer and khakis. $875 Available here

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