The Sensei Ten · Rectangular watches
Top 10 rectangular watches
Long lines, sharp corners and a different kind of elegance. These rectangular watches make the space around the dial part of the charm.
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A rectangle that does something
VARIOeveryday Vario Versa Reversible Dual Time Silver-Black Enamel Quartz WatchVERSA Dual Time earns first place because its reversible case changes how you use the watch. Two independently set quartz movements make the second face functional.
USD 428.00
For slim Art Deco proportions
Second Hour Memoir Ice BlueMemoir Ice Blue is 28mm wide and 7.3mm thick, with a small-seconds Ronda quartz movement. The narrow outline gives the dial space without pretending to be a round sports watch.
AUD 615.00
For someone who likes actual history
Fears Archival 1930Archival 1930 combines a 22 × 40mm case with a reconditioned new-old-stock ETA 2360. The vintage movement makes its historical argument unusually tangible.
Jump to a watch All ten picks, in order
- 01VARIOeveryday Vario Versa Reversible Dual Time Silver-Black Enamel Quartz WatchA rectangle that does something
- 02Second Hour Memoir Ice BlueFor slim Art Deco proportions
- 03Fears Archival 1930For someone who likes actual history
- 04Trafford Watch Co. Crossroads S Core 40 - BlueThe softened rectangular direction
- 05Brew Metric - Retro Dial Chronograph WatchFor a compact chronograph layout
- 06Brew Retrograph - Cobalt Chronograph WatchA wider chronograph on leather
- 07Seiko Women's Rectangular Case Dress Watch #SWR091Small, straightforward quartz
- 08Casio F-91W-1The digital rectangle belongs here too
- 09Bersigar Watches Bersigar 1737 For Women · BG1737GRFor a more decorative face
- 10VARIOeveryday Vario Versa Reversible Single Time White Tuxedo Automatic WatchThe mechanical alternative to number one
The ten, side by side. Open comparison table ↓
| Watch / role | Price | What makes it interesting | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. VARIOeveryday Vario Versa Reversible Dual Time Silver-Black Enamel Quartz WatchA rectangle that does something | USD 428.00 | 26mm wide · 12mm thick | Two Ronda Slimtech 1062 quartz movements |
| 2. Second Hour Memoir Ice BlueFor slim Art Deco proportions | AUD 615.00 | 28mm wide · 7.3mm thick | Ronda Slimtech 1069 |
| 3. Fears Archival 1930For someone who likes actual history | 22mm wide · 8.54mm thick | Reconditioned new-old-stock ETA 2360 | |
| 4. Trafford Watch Co. Crossroads S Core 40 - BlueThe softened rectangular direction | USD 899.00 | 35mm wide · 9mm thick · 46mm lug span | Sellita SW210 |
| 5. Brew Metric - Retro Dial Chronograph WatchFor a compact chronograph layout | 36mm wide · 10.75mm thick | VK68 meca-quartz chronograph | |
| 6. Brew Retrograph - Cobalt Chronograph WatchA wider chronograph on leather | USD 375.00 | 38mm wide · 10.4mm thick | Hybrid meca-quartz chronograph |
| 7. Seiko Women's Rectangular Case Dress Watch #SWR091Small, straightforward quartz | USD 292.00 | 63g · Steel bracelet; retailer published weight | Seiko 4N30 |
| 8. Casio F-91W-1The digital rectangle belongs here too | USD 29.95 | 21g · Resin band | Digital quartz |
| 9. Bersigar Watches Bersigar 1737 For Women · BG1737GRFor a more decorative face | USD 180.00 | 85g · Steel bracelet | Ronda 762 |
| 10. VARIOeveryday Vario Versa Reversible Single Time White Tuxedo Automatic WatchThe mechanical alternative to number one | 28mm wide · 10.5mm thick | Miyota 6T28 |
Ten watches. Plenty of temptation.
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A rectangle that does something
USD 428.00
More angles · 5 maker photos
The black face of the Silver–Black Versa, shown in Vario’s product photograph. 
The central watch case turned within its frame, showing the reversible construction. 
The silver face of the same Silver–Black Versa. The maker labels this the reverse view. 
The black face on a wrist the maker labels approximately 5.8 inches. This is Vario’s photograph, not our wear test. 
The silver face on a wrist the maker labels approximately 7 inches. Strap fit still needs checking for your wrist. VARIOeveryday
VARIOeveryday Vario Versa Reversible Dual Time Silver-Black Enamel Quartz Watch
VERSA Dual Time earns first place because its reversible case changes how you use the watch. Two independently set quartz movements make the second face functional.
- Case
- 26 × 39 mm
- Thickness
- 12 mm
- Maker rating
- 50 m
- Movement
- Two Ronda Slimtech 1062 quartz movements
Check VARIOeveryday Vario Versa Reversible Dual Time Silver-Black Enamel Quartz Watch listing ↗ · About VARIOeveryday · Get the Sensei take
- 02
For slim Art Deco proportions
AUD 615.00
Second Hour
Second Hour Memoir Ice Blue
Memoir Ice Blue is 28mm wide and 7.3mm thick, with a small-seconds Ronda quartz movement. The narrow outline gives the dial space without pretending to be a round sports watch.
- Case
- 28 × 39.5 mm
- Thickness
- 7.3 mm
- Maker rating
- 50 m
- Movement
- Ronda Slimtech 1069
Check Second Hour Memoir Ice Blue listing ↗ · About Second Hour · Get the Sensei take
- 03
For someone who likes actual history
Fears
Fears Archival 1930
Archival 1930 combines a 22 × 40mm case with a reconditioned new-old-stock ETA 2360. The vintage movement makes its historical argument unusually tangible.
- Case
- 22 × 40 mm
- Thickness
- 8.54 mm
- Maker rating
- 30 m
- Movement
- Reconditioned new-old-stock ETA 2360
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- 04
The softened rectangular direction
USD 899.00
Trafford Watch Co.
Trafford Watch Co. Crossroads S Core 40 - Blue
Crossroads Core 40 Blue uses a 35 × 36mm case with a 46mm span. Its rounded outline and manual SW210 make it a distinct choice within shaped watches.
- Case
- 35 × 36 mm
- Lug span
- 46 mm
- Thickness
- 9 mm
- Maker rating
- 100 m
- Movement
- Sellita SW210
Check Trafford Watch Co. Crossroads S Core 40 - Blue listing ↗ · About Trafford Watch Co. · Get the Sensei take
- 05
For a compact chronograph layout
More angles · 5 maker photos
The Metric Retro dial photographed against a coloured background by Brew. 
Brew’s wrist photograph labels the 36mm case width; the wearer’s wrist measurement is not supplied. 
An angled view of the Retro dial, pushers, case and open bracelet. 
The Metric’s caseback and folding bracelet clasp, photographed by Brew. 
Brew’s styled photograph shows the Retro dial and bracelet together. Brew
Brew Metric - Retro Dial Chronograph Watch
Metric Retro Black puts the chronograph in a 36 × 41.5mm case. Its visual identity comes from the relationship between the dial layout and the broad shaped bezel.
- Case
- 36 × 41.5 mm
- Thickness
- 10.75 mm
- Maker rating
- 50 m
- Movement
- VK68 meca-quartz chronograph
Check Brew Metric - Retro Dial Chronograph Watch listing ↗ · About Brew · Get the Sensei take
- 06
A wider chronograph on leather
USD 375.00
More angles · 4 maker photos
Retrograph Cobalt worn on the wrist in Brew’s photograph. 
A closer angled view of the cobalt dial. 
Case and strap shown at an angle. 
Retrograph Cobalt caseback and strap. Brew
Brew Retrograph - Cobalt Chronograph Watch
Retrograph Cobalt has a 38 × 41.5mm outline and 10.4mm height. Its marked espresso-timing interval gives the dial a particular character rather than another generic racing story.
- Case
- 38 × 41.5 mm
- Thickness
- 10.4 mm
- Maker rating
- 50 m
- Movement
- Hybrid meca-quartz chronograph
Check Brew Retrograph - Cobalt Chronograph Watch listing ↗ · About Brew · Get the Sensei take
- 07
Small, straightforward quartz
USD 292.00
Seiko
Seiko Women's Rectangular Case Dress Watch #SWR091
SWR091 is a 22.7mm-wide rectangle with a 33.1mm span and 7.2mm thickness. It deserves consideration without treating the retailer’s gender label as a sizing rule.
- Case width
- 22.7 mm
- Lug span
- 33.1 mm
- Thickness
- 7.2 mm
- Listed weight
- 63 g
- Movement
- Seiko 4N30
Weight basis: Steel bracelet; retailer published weight
Check Seiko Women's Rectangular Case Dress Watch #SWR091 listing ↗ · About Seiko · Get the Sensei take
- 08
The digital rectangle belongs here too
USD 29.95
Casio
Casio F-91W-1
The F-91W is an honest alternative to the idea that every rectangular watch must imitate a dress classic. Its narrow resin case and digital display make a different design argument.
- Case
- 35.2 × 38.2 mm
- Thickness
- 8.5 mm
- Listed weight
- 21 g
- Movement
- Digital quartz
Weight basis: Resin band
Check Casio F-91W-1 listing ↗ · About Casio · Get the Sensei take
- 09
For a more decorative face
USD 180.00
Bersigar Watches
Bersigar Watches Bersigar 1737 For Women · BG1737GR
The green 1737 combines a 36 × 22mm case with a Ronda 762 quartz movement and decorative bezel. It is the intentionally dressier, more embellished option here.
- Case
- 22 × 36 mm
- Thickness
- 7.7 mm
- Listed weight
- 85 g
- Maker rating
- 100 m
- Movement
- Ronda 762
Weight basis: Steel bracelet
Check Bersigar Watches Bersigar 1737 For Women · BG1737GR listing ↗ · About Bersigar Watches · Get the Sensei take
- 10
The mechanical alternative to number one
VARIOeveryday
VARIOeveryday Vario Versa Reversible Single Time White Tuxedo Automatic Watch
VERSA Single Time White Tuxedo is a different proposition from the dual-quartz model: a larger 28 × 41.5mm case, one time display and a Miyota 6T28 automatic.
- Case
- 28 × 41.5 mm
- Thickness
- 10.5 mm
- Maker rating
- 50 m
- Movement
- Miyota 6T28
Check VARIOeveryday Vario Versa Reversible Single Time White Tuxedo Automatic Watch listing ↗ · About VARIOeveryday · Get the Sensei take
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