Watches
The Watches That Defined Modern Minimalism
The vocabulary of the minimalist watch — a plain dial, applied indices, a case designed to disappear under a cuff — was assembled slowly, over decades, by a handful of makers.
This article is part of Escaping Magazine's continuing coverage of watches. Additional reporting and features are available in the Watches section.
Author
James Okafor
Motoring & Watches Correspondent
James has spent fifteen years writing about cars, coachwork and independent watchmaking.
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