The 22-year-old Michele brand may be positively infantile compared to the centuries-old Swiss watchmakers it competes with in the luxury marketplace, but its youth obliges its designers to stay on the pulse of the latest watch trends. Recently, Michele watches have been increasing in popularity because of the designers’ commitment to maintaining the freshness of the brand’s design and image. Before you trouble yourself by agonizing over which Michele model to get, read on for our round-up of five of their best sellers.

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1. Michele Urban
Michele describes the Urban model as an example of “retro glamor”, an aesthetic achieved by its diamond-set, barrel-shaped face—evocative of the classic watches of the 1920s—combined with its abstract, silver-white guilloche dial design. Much like urban spaces like New York, the watch marries elements of the old and elements of the new to form an image filled with character.

Besides its attractiveness, this timepiece is also notable for its waterproof and scratch-resistant properties. The watch can be submerged to depths of 165 feet, while its sapphire crystal dial maintains its flawless face. It also contains a Swiss movement for a classic touch. The original case is 36mm x 37mm, but the watch comes in several other sizes, including the Mini (29 x 30mm) and the Coquette (22.5 x 33mm).

2. Michele Sport Sail
By definition, a luxury sports watch combines functionality with style, and the Michele Sport Sail does both elegantly. This model features a three-eye chronograph set into a large, readable 38 mm case. It also includes a date complication and a Swiss movement. This timepiece is also waterproof and scratch-resistant, which makes it perfect for watch enthusiasts and nautical navigators alike.

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3. Michele CSX

Michele’s CSX model may resemble the Sport Sail in functionality, but it’s the watch’s commanding design that helps it make a statement. The Michele CSX line is diverse and customizable, so you can pair a diamond-studded bezel with a more low-key leather strap, if that suits you. With this model’s mother-of-pearl face, practical double-chronograph complication, and Day-Date function, the CSX design is classic yet versatile and sacrifices none of the performance.

Like all other Michele watches, this, too, is waterproof to 165 feet, has a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal dial, and Swiss movement.

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4. Michele Signature Deco

True to its name, the Michele Signature Deco watch embodies the geometric designs of Art Deco architecture with its square case and studded diamond details.

This timepiece includes a double chronograph and a Day-Date complication. It also maintains the same qualities that distinguish every Michele watch: it is waterproof to 165 feet and has a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal dial and Swiss movement. The model pictured features a mother-of-pearl face and a gold-plated bezel set with 120 diamonds.

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5. Michele Serein
Michele’s Serein is arguably one of the brand’s most refined designs. Its large, round dial coupled with Roman numeral markers is evocative of another veritable classic, the Cartier Ballon Bleu. Along with the practical features that characterize Michele watches, the Michele Serein boasts a date complication and a plated stainless steel case to upgrade the product’s versatility and longevity.