9 Best White Dial Watches You Can Buy
In this article, we bring you the best white dial watches on the market today – with unique designs, cutting-edge materials, and different price points.
From classy dress watch designs to sporty timepieces – you’re sure to find something that suits your personal style.
Let’s explore the best white dials available today!
What are the best white dial watches?
The watches on this list are arranged from the lowest to the highest price, so you can find the best watch for your budget.
1. Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical
Overview
If you’re looking for an entry-level Swiss watch that won’t break the bank, then the Hamilton Khaki Field is a great option. This timepiece has a hand-wound movement with a solid 80-hour power reserve and a utilitarian military-style design.
The white dial prominently displays the hour numerals, along with a secondary 24-hour scale – a feature commonly present in field watches. The sandblasted case adds an understated, matte texture that blends seamlessly into its functional appearance as a field watch.
This watch has drilled lugs and can easily be customized with NATO and leather straps for different looks.
Finally, whether you prefer a smaller or larger timepiece, this watch is offered in two distinct sizes: 38mm and 42mm.
Features
- Movement: H-50 (base ETA 2801-2).
- 80 hours power reserve.
- Water resistance: 50 m.
- Case: 38 mm, Thickness: 9.5 mm, Lugs width: 20 mm. Lug to lug: 47 mm.
- Material: Stainless steel case and bracelet.
- Crystal: Sapphire.
- Screw-down case back.
Price
$575-$745.
Summary
The Hamilton Khaki Field is a military-style watch with a white dial. It offers great value and customization potential, making it an ideal starting point for someone just beginning to explore watches, while also appealing to seasoned watch enthusiasts.
2. Hamilton Khaki Navy Pioneer Small Second Auto
Overview
The Hamilton Khaki Navy Pioneer is a less sporty watch from the Navy collection and leans toward the dressier side.
On the white dial, we have a date window, glossy Arabic numerals, heat-blued steel hands, a small second subdial, and a white chapter ring displaying minutes. Unfortunately, the lack of lume application makes it difficult to read in low-light conditions.
This watch is designed with wire lugs that have a spring bar, facilitating strap customization.
The case has a mix of brushed and polished elements, the edge of the bezel is knurled, and on the back, we have an exhibition case back displaying the automatic ETA movement.
Features
- Movement: ETA 2895-2.
- 50 hours power reserve.
- Water resistance: 100 m.
- Case: 40 mm, Thickness: 10 mm, Lugs width: 20 mm. Lug to lug: 47.5 mm.
- Material: Stainless steel case and cow leather strap.
- Date window.
- Exhibition case back.
Price
$1,095.
Summary
Hamilton Khaki Navy Pioneer is a vintage-inspired watch that distinguishes itself from the rest of the Khaki Navy lineup by offering a dressier design.
3. Mido Baroncelli Heritage Gent
Overview
The Mido Baroncelli Heritage Gent watch is a stylish dress watch that offers good value for your money.
Its minimalist matt-white dial features a date window at 3 o’clock, black hour markers, blue second-hand, and dual finish minute and hour hands. Moreover, its textured white dial adds to the visual appeal of this dress piece.
The case of this watch has a diameter of 39 mm and is only 7.3 mm thick, thanks to the slim ETA 2892A-2 automatic movement. The automatic movement can be viewed through the exhibition case back.
The stainless steel bracelet has a folding clasp with push buttons and has no micro-adjustment.
Features
- Movement: Automatic Mido 1192 (base ETA 2892A-2).
- 42 hours of power reserve.
- Water resistance: 30 m.
- Case: 39 mm, Thickness: 7.3 mm, Lugs width: 20 mm. Lug to lug: 44.5 mm.
- Material: Stainless steel case and bracelet.
- Date window.
- Exhibition case back.
Price
$1,100.
Summary
The Mido Baroncelli Heritage Gent is a great pick for those who desire an elegant dress watch that won’t break the bank. Not only does it provide all of the essential features, but its slim profile also sets it apart from other watches on the market.
4. Rado Coupole Classic
Overview
The Rado Coupole Classic is an excellent dress watch that can be found in the $1000 price range, and it competes with the Mido Baroncelli Heritage Gent. It is 3mm thicker than the Mido, yet it features a longer 80-hour power reserve.
A pristine white dial is adorned with blue hands and a rotating Rado anchor at 12 o’clock. The hour markers and date frame, crafted from steel, add to the overall elegance of this timepiece.
For the classic dress watch look, it is recommended to opt for the 38-millimeter case size. The watch also comes in a larger 41-millimeter version if desired.
Features
- Movement: 03.763.432 (base ETA C07 611).
- 80 hours power reserve.
- Water resistance: 50 m.
- Case: 41 mm, Thickness: 10.3 mm
- Case: 37.7 mm, Thickness: 10.2 mm.
- Material: Stainless steel case.
- Date window.
- Exhibition case back.
- Weight of 37.7 mm with strap: 63 g.
- Weight of 41 mm with bracelet: 142 g.
Price
$1,200-$1,300.
Summary
If you want a dressy piece from a reputable Swiss brand, the Rado Coupole Classic is an excellent choice. It has a classic design that won’t go out of style and offers good value for your money.
5. Tissot Prx Automatic Chronograph
Overview
Tissot PRX Chronograph is an entry-level Swiss-made chronograph with a Valjoux A05.H31 automatic movement.
This model has a brushed white-silver dial, which is mainly occupied by three chronograph sub-dials at 6-9-3 positions.
The date is positioned between 4 and 5 o’clock and can be adjusted with the pusher on the left side of the case.
Although chronographs usually tend to be quite bulky, this particular one is relatively slim at 14.5 mm in thickness.
The bracelet has a nice finish, but it doesn’t have any micro-adjustment.
Features
- Movement: VALJOUX A05.H31.
- 60 hours power reserve.
- Water resistance: 100 m.
- Case: 42 mm, Thickness: 14.5 mm, Lug to lug: 53 mm.
- Material: Stainless steel case and cow leather strap.
- Date window.
- Exhibition case back.
- Weight: 184 g.
Price
$1,825.
Summary
Tissot PRX Chronograph is an entry-level Swiss-made chronograph. The price of this model is higher than what is usually paid for Tissot, but it offers good value for money as it has the Valjoux A05.H31 automatic movement.
6. Nomos Tangente 33
Overview
The Nomos Tangente 33, crafted in Germany, features an in-house mechanical movement. The Caliber Alpha is a hand-wound movement that has been adjusted to meet chronometer standards, is very thin, and has a beautiful finish. We recommend getting one with a sapphire case back to enjoy the view of the decorated in-house movement.
On the white, silver-plated dial, we have blued steel hands, printed Arabic numerals, and a slightly recessed sub-second dial.
The case is highly polished and measures only 6.6 mm in height. The diameter of the watch is 33 mm which sounds small, but it wears bigger than expected.
With drilled lugs on the watch, you can easily switch out straps; however, due to their width of 17 mm, there is a more limited variety of available straps.
Features
- Movement: in-house caliber Alpha.
- 43 hours power reserve.
- Water resistance: 30 m.
- Case: 32.8 mm, Thickness: 6.6 mm, Lug width: 17 mm, Lug to lug: 42.2 mm.
- Material: Stainless steel case and velour leather strap.
- Small seconds.
- Exhibition case back.
Price
$1,960.
Summary
The Nomos Tangente 33 stands out in the luxury watch market by including an in-house mechanical movement at a more reasonable price point of $2,000. Its slim profile and 33mm case make it lightweight and comfortable to wear all day.
7. Norqain Neverest Glacier
Overview
Norqain is a family-owned company that was founded in 2018. They already have many offerings in their catalog, but one of our favorites from their line-up is the Neverest collection.
Norqain Neverest Glacier has a special white dial that resembles the glacier, or to be more precise, the crevasses of Khumbu Icefall, which is part of the climb to Mount Everest.
On the white dial, there are touches of red accents; the hour markers and hands have a gunmetal finish and are treated with X1 Superluminova for a stronger lume.
The bezel has a grey ceramic insert and is unidirectional.
The automatic movement used in this watch is manufactured by Kenessi, the same manufacturer that supplies movements to Tudor. The automatic movement is COSC certified chronometer and is visible through the exhibition case back.
On the left side of the watch, you can customize a nameplate with your engraving.
Features
- Movement: NN20/1
- 70 hours power reserve.
- Water resistance: 200 m.
- Case: 40 mm, Thickness: 14.5 mm, Lug width: 20 mm, Lug to lug: 48.3 mm.
- Material: Stainless steel case and bracelet.
- Exhibition case back.
- Chronometer.
Price
$3,790.
Summary
The Norqain Neverest Glacier is a sleek, sporty timepiece powered by a similar automatic movement as Tudor Black Bay and Pelagos. Its unique cracked white dial adds to its adventurous spirit, making it ideal for any explorer!
8. Tag Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300
Overview
The Tag Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 is a bold and sophisticated dive watch with a striking black design. The stainless steel case with its black DLC coating goes hand in hand with the black octagonal hour markers, and the black ceramic bezel and merges perfectly with the black strap to create a unified look.
This watch features a fully-lumed white dial, as well as hour markers and hands lumed in a different tone to create better contrast, it will certainly catch attention in low light conditions.
An integrated cyclops magnifies the date window at 6 o’clock and is flush with the surface of the sapphire crystal.
The rubber strap has a very good folding clasp with 15 mm of adjustability that can be conveniently operated with the push of two buttons.
Features
- Movement: Calibre 5 Automatic
- 38 hours power reserve.
- Water resistance: 300 m.
- Case: 43 mm, Thickness: 12.5 mm, Lug width: 22 mm, Lug to lug: 49.9 mm.
- Material: Stainless steel DLC case and rubber strap.
- Date window.
- Solid case back.
Price
$3,750.
Summary
The Tag Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 is an exciting watch that features a distinct finish and a fully lumed white dial. It is fun to wear especially in dark environments.
9. Doxa Sub 300 Carbon Whitepearl
Overview
Like Tag Heuer, the Doxa Sub 300 Carbon Whitepearl is a sporty and cool-looking watch. Doxa stands out for its lightweight materials and vintage-inspired look.
Doxa’s case is made of forged carbon and its internal casing, screw-down crown, and case back are made of titanium. The case weighs 45 grams, and when coupled with a rubber strap the total weight is 96 grams.
The white dial is fully coated with green SuperLuminova, while the hour markers and hands are illuminated in blue.
The vintage-inspired cushion case and domed sapphire crystal give it an extra charm.
The folding clasp has a diving extension that can be adjusted to 6 positions.
The watch’s automatic movement is a COSC-certified chronometer and has a standard 38-hour power reserve.
Features
- Movement: ETA 2824.
- 38 hours power reserve.
- Water resistance: 300 m.
- Case: 42.5 mm, Thickness: 13.4 mm, Lug to lug: 45 mm.
- Material: Forged carbon case and rubber strap.
- Solid case back.
- Weight: 96 g.
Price
$3,990.
Summary
The Doxa Sub 300 Carbon is a great choice for people who like lightweight watches and love a vintage look. The fully illuminated white dial and sapphire dome crystal further add to the allure of this unique timepiece.
Conclusion
White is one of the most common colors in watches, so you can easily get lost while searching for a white-dial watch.
Therefore, in this article, we have discussed different types of watches ranging from white-dial dress watches to white-dial dive watches to help you begin your search for the best white-dial watch.
Determine your budget and choose the best one for you!
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