7 of the best wave dials
This article highlights seven watches featuring wave dials, chosen for their ability to evoke the ocean through texture and design. The selection spans various price points and includes dive watches and other styles, emphasizing that a good wave dial balances tactile depth with legibility.
- Islander Northport price: US$449
- Seiko Prospex SPB483 price: US$1,100
- Christopher Ward C60 Trident 30x30 price: US$1,475/$895 at the Time+Tide Shop
- TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 GMT features a GMT complication
The Islander Northport's dial texture is reminiscent of ripples in sand or dappled light on the water's surface.
The Seiko Prospex SPB483 features an angular, octagonal bezel and a gently ebbing wave dial superimposed with sunburst brushing.
Christopher Ward's C60 Trident has a deeply stamped, 3D wave pattern with significant texture, described as 'Aeolian'.
The Christopher Ward C60 Trident supports the Blue Marine Foundation's mission to protect 30% of seas by 2030.
The TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 GMT is highlighted for its rare combination of a wave dial and a GMT complication.
The TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 GMT is available in a 42mm case with a dodecagonal bezel.