The Perfect Angle: Beveled Edges in the Watch World

on March 28, 2025

2 minutes read

The beveled edges, those surfaces that play with light, are more present than ever on watch cases and bezels. This alternation of softened angles and sharp facets remains an essential aesthetic signature.

March LAB, CHF 2’469

This entry-level watch in this family features a square case with its angles sharply cut to create four bevels. A recognizable style with perfect chromatic balance, it’s also a collector’s piece, limited to just 133 pieces, featuring a GMT complication.

AM2 Slim GMT en titane, 35 x 35 mm, mouvement automatique avec second fuseau horaire et date par guichet, bracelet en titane. © March LAB — AM2 Slim GMT in Titanium, 35 x 35 mm, automatic movement with second time zone and date via window, titanium strap. © March LAB

TAG Heuer, CHF 4’100

Undoubtedly, it’s the twelve-sided rotating bezel in blue ceramic (with 12 cut sides in total) that gives this affordable dive watch its character. Its water resistance is certified up to 300 meters. A professional instrument that combines reliability with style, ready for both deep water and the city in style.

Aquaracer Professional 300 en acier, 42 mm de diamètre, mouvement automatique avec date par guichet, bracelet en acier. © TAG Heuer — Aquaracer Professional 300 in Steel, 42 mm diameter, automatic movement with date via window, steel bracelet. © TAG Heuer

Girard Perregaux, CHF 14'300

Much like the Royal Oak, the octagonal bezel of the Laureato is easily recognizable. This trendy design is paired with the modern grey of satin-finished steel and a stunning sage green dial. The dial features a subtle Clou de Paris pattern and is powered by an in-house movement. Naturally, the perfect proportions of the Laureato, created in 1975, are respected, cementing its iconic design.

Laureato Sage Green en acier, 38 mm de diamètre, mouvement automatique avec date par guichet, bracelet en acier. © Girard Perregaux — Laureato Sage Green in Steel, 38 mm diameter, automatic movement with date via window, steel bracelet. © Girard Perregaux

Zenith, CHF 14’900

Inspired by the bold design of Zenith’s first Defy models from the 1960s, the bezel of this Defy Skiline chronograph in steel is twelve-sided. Twelve beveled edges surround the open dial, revealing the skeletonized automatic movement. And not just any movement—the El Primero, still considered one of the best in its category.

Defy Skiline en acier, 41 mm de diamètre, mouvement chronographe squelette automatique, bracelet en acier. © Zenith — Defy Skiline in Steel, 41 mm diameter, automatic skeleton chronograph movement, steel bracelet. © Zenith

Audemars Piguet, CHF 25’800

Audemars Piguet was one of the pioneers in using beveled edges, opting for an octagon for the bezel of its iconic Royal Oak. This design lifts a classic round case, adding energy and projecting it into the future! If we were to designate the most famous beveled edges in modern watchmaking, the eight edges of the Royal Oak, designed by the renowned designer Gérald Genta, would undoubtedly win.

Royal Oak en acier et or rose, 34 mm de diamètre, mouvement automatique avec date par guichet, bracelet en acier et or rose. © Audemars Piguet — Royal Oak in Steel and Rose Gold, 34 mm diameter, automatic movement with date via window, steel and rose gold bracelet. © Audemars Piguet

Hublot, CHF 47’900

A true collector’s piece, limited to just 100 pieces, remarkable for its oval-shaped case enhanced by beveled edges on both the bezel and the edge. Created in collaboration with the famous tattoo artist and founder of the Sang Bleu studio, Maxime Plescia-Büchi, this timepiece enters the realm of high art and stands as an artwork in itself.

Montre Spirit of Big Bang Sang Bleu en King Gold, 42 mm de diamètre, mouvement chronographe squelette à remontage manuel avec date par guichet, bracelet en caoutchouc. © Hublot — Spirit of Big Bang Sang Bleu Watch in King Gold, 42 mm diameter, manual-winding skeleton chronograph movement with date via window, rubber strap. © Hublot

HYT, CHF 55’000

Amid fierce competition in the watch industry, HYT stands out with its unique fluid-based hour display. The fluid, colored and retrograde, moves along the bezel while the minutes are displayed via a single central hand. As for the case of this HYT S1 Beadblasted in titanium, it alternates beveled edges with rounded edges.

S1 Beadblasted en titane, 46 mm de diamètre, mouvement squelette à remontage manuel avec heures fluidiques, petite seconde et indicateur de réserve de marche, bracelet en caoutchouc texturé. © HYT — S1 Beadblasted in Titanium, 46 mm diameter, manual-winding skeleton movement with fluid hours, small seconds, and power reserve indicator, textured rubber strap. © HYT

Bulgari, CHF 511’000

A very exclusive limited series of just 20 pieces, this watch is powered by the exceptional BVL 180 movement. An ultra-thin in-house movement at 1.50 mm thick, manual-winding with a 50-hour power reserve and certified chronometer by COSC. It earns the title of the thinnest watch in its category.