Wiesn Uhren 2018

Once again, the time has come and the Oktoberfest season is just around the corner. The 185th Oktoberfest will take place from September 22nd to October 7th, and is still one of the most important events of the year. This special festival is visited by millions of fans every year. – here it is all about seeing and being seen. Stars and ordinary people from all over the world come to Munich every year. For this occasion, the traditional costume look should of course be perfect so as not to get lost in the crowd and to make a good impression. For this, the right Accessories are a must. These should ideally look great for a brilliant appearance. But which watches go with dirndls and lederhosen and are trendy this year? Below is a short guide for a perfect Oktoberfest style 2018.

Dress code: These watches are suitable for Oktoberfest

This year, too, the focus will be on the wrist at the Oktoberfest. Wristwatches complete every traditional costume outfit and give it the finishing touch. And this year, too, natural materials will be on trend at the traditional festival: Robust leather straps, preferably in darker tones to match leather trousers, are in. High-quality leather is not only a real eye-catcher, it can also withstand a lot, which is definitely an advantage during the cheerful jostling on extensive party evenings. Leather also always exudes an extra portion of masculinity - a fashion statement, especially in a roughened look, and perfect for a cool, casual traditional outfit. Some of our favorites are, for example, the Carrera Automatic Chronograph Calibre Heuer 02 and the Monaco from TAG Heuer . The fine pieces of jewelry are available in versions with a strap made of brown camel leather or matt brown calf leather. The Rolex Cellini Dual Time in Everose Gold with leather strap is also one of our favorites because the watch is an incomparable mix of tradition and innovation – just like the modern Oktoberfest.

For those who place great value on extravagance, the Tribute to Pallweber Edition "150 Years" by IWC Schaffhausen with a jumping numeral module and rotating discs on the dial might be the ideal Oktoberfest companion. This special piece of jewelry with a black alligator leather strap is a homage to the historic Pallweber watches and impresses with its clean, at the same time antique and modern design that is sure to attract attention.

In addition, watch models in classic silver are still in demand. They add that certain something to the perfect traditional look, suit every style and exude class without being too over the top. The Tudor Heritage Black BayBronze with a bronze case and leather strap, as well as a brown dial, is guaranteed to complement leather trousers in style.

Men who prefer a simple white traditional shirt can be bolder and add a little color to their timepiece. With the striking blue "Z-Blue" dial, which is combined with green sapphire glass and orange accents on the Rolex Milgauss , you have a real eye-catcher in the luxury class. You are sure to attract envious glances!

Steel cases with matching straps are not only a good visual addition to traditional costumes, but are also suitable for everyday use: They can be cleaned quickly and easily with a little water should an accident occur at the festival with beer, roast or something similar. For anyone who finds the typical steel models too clunky, here's a little insider tip: The Breitling Transocean Chronograph with a delicate steel strap in Mercury silver looks extra elegant and stylish. Women should definitely take a closer look at the new " Clair de Rose " line from Tudor . The series is a tribute to classic feminine elegance and therefore suits every woman. Thanks to the three different case sizes and the numerous models with or without decorative stones, as well as with leather or steel straps, there is something to suit every taste (and every dirndl!).

Another luxurious companion (and our most elegant favorite for women) is the Rolex Pearlmaster 34 in white gold with diamonds and mother-of-pearl dial – this ensures that the graceful lady makes a brilliant appearance at the Oktoberfest.

THE Wiesn clock of last year

In 2017, a very special watch appeared - we remember: Hublot launched a special flyback chronograph in the Oktoberfest look. It is always important for the manufacturer from Nyon to be where the customer is - so they decided to present the new watch in the Bavaria design directly at the Oktoberfest. To create the perfect Bavaria watch, the traditional Swiss company entered into a special cooperation with the Bavarian leather clothing company Meindl Fashion, which designed the two interchangeable straps of the Big Bang Unico Bavaria.

Both are made of hand-tanned deer leather and are embroidered by hand. The first version is a classic strap in the color "Altsalzburg", a combination of brown and yellow, and comes with cuffs, a deer head and oak leaf motif. Matching the color of the strap, the 45 millimeter watch comes with a case made of brushed bronze, a new innovation from Hublot. With this design, the model also combines this year's trends - a real Bavarian and above all timeless eye-catcher that is the perfect addition to traditional costume every year. Since direct skin contact with bronze is not advisable, the case back was specially made from glass bead blasted black ceramic and screws made of red gold were used. However, only 100 of the strictly limited flyback chronograph were produced. It could be purchased for 27,900 euros and is and will probably remain the untouchable champion at every Oktoberfest.

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