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The Watches That Defined Modern Minimalism

By James Okafor··6 min read
The Watches That Defined Modern Minimalism
Photograph by the author

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.

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James Okafor

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James Okafor

Motoring & Watches Correspondent

James has spent fifteen years writing about cars, coachwork and independent watchmaking.

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