2024 Watch Trends: Square Cases, Purple Dials

Key Points from the Discussion

• While purple dials may not appeal to all, the trend of square or square-ish cases is widely embraced, encompassing a variety of shapes from fully square to rectangular, asymmetrical, rounded, and even tonneau forms.
• The Laine Gelidus 2, Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto, and Moser Streamliner Centre Seconds are highlighted as particularly impressive examples of current watch designs.
• A purple-dialed watch, specifically a Cartier Tank, is showcased as a personal favorite, demonstrating the appeal of the color trend in a classic rectangular case.
• The Laine Gelidus 2, with its unique dial, is recognized for its exceptional aesthetic appeal within the independent watchmaking sphere.
• The discussion also features additional examples of square and rectangular watches, including models from Cartier and other brands, reinforcing the breadth of this case shape trend.
• A distinctive square-cased watch with a unique dial pattern is presented, further illustrating the diversity within the square case trend.