Black, blue, and silver dials will probably always dominate the watch market, but burgundy deserves more attention. It has much of the versatility of a darker neutral while bringing considerably more color to the wrist.
And lately, there are more great options than ever. Burgundy watches now range from affordable Japanese automatics to Swiss sports watches and high-end pieces from some of the biggest names in watchmaking.
We’ve rounded up 12 of the best burgundy dial watches, arranged from least to most expensive.
1. Orient Bambino Version 2 Red Dial
Price: $275 USD
The Orient Bambino has long been one of the easiest recommendations for someone looking for an affordable mechanical dress watch, and the red-dial Version 2 adds a lot more personality to the familiar formula.
The dial lands somewhere between red, wine, and burgundy depending on the light. Pair that with the Bambino’s 40.5mm case, domed crystal, traditional markers, automatic movement, and leather strap, and you get a lot of watch for $275.
This Orient Bambino burgundy dial is one of the cheapest ways into the look without settling for a fashion watch.
2. Casio Edifice EFK-200D-4A
Price: $330 USD
Casio making an automatic watch is already enough to deserve attention. A textured red dial makes the EFK-200D-4A even more interesting.
The 39mm EFK-200 combines an automatic movement with the sporty case and bracelet design you’d expect from the Edifice collection. Its textured dial also gives the red finish more depth than a simple flat color.
At $330, this is one of the most affordable burgundy watches for men on this list and a good alternative for anyone who wants something sportier than the Orient Bambino or Seiko Presage.
3. Bulova Surveyor 98B422
Price: $396 USD
The Bulova Surveyor 98B422 takes a relatively traditional everyday automatic and gives it a much more distinctive dial.
Its sunburst burgundy dial is paired with rose gold-tone hands and markers, creating a warmer look than most of the watches here. A magnified date window adds some practicality, while the stainless steel bracelet keeps it from feeling overly dressy. Inside is an automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve.
At under $400, it’s a particularly strong value if you want a burgundy face watch that can work with both casual and dressier outfits.
4. Seiko Presage Cocktail Time SRPE41
Price: $450 USD
If any Seiko collection was going to do burgundy well, it was probably going to be the Presage Cocktail Time.
The Seiko Presage SRPE41 takes its inspiration from the Negroni cocktail, with a deep red gradient dial featuring a pressed pattern and glossy finish. The combination gives the dial noticeably different tones as the light changes.
The 38.5mm case is also a great size for a dressier watch. At $450, this Seiko burgundy dial is one of the standouts in the Presage lineup.
5. Beaucroft Element Temper Red
Price: £649 (about $877 USD)
Beaucroft is the microbrand pick for this list.
The Element Temper Red uses a deep red gradient sunburst dial that can shift from brighter red to a much darker wine tone depending on the lighting. Its 39.5mm case hits a nice middle ground for an everyday watch, while the Miyota 9039 automatic movement inside is a reliable choice.
Each watch is assembled and regulated in Britain. It’s a good reminder that you don’t need to stick with the major brands to find an interesting burgundy watch.
6. Hamilton Jazzmaster Open Heart H32675170
Price: $1,295 USD
The Hamilton Jazzmaster takes burgundy in a completely different direction.
Instead of making the dial the only attraction, Hamilton cuts sections away to reveal the automatic movement underneath. The smoky burgundy finish helps frame those openings without making the watch look too busy.
The 40mm stainless steel case houses Hamilton’s H-10 automatic movement, which offers an 80-hour power reserve. The matching steel bracelet makes this an easy everyday option, particularly for someone looking for a burgundy watch men’s style that feels contemporary rather than vintage-inspired.
7. Oris Big Crown Pointer Date 01 754 7741 4068-07 5 20 50
Price: $2,200 USD
The Big Crown Pointer Date is already one of the most recognizable Oris designs, and this red-dial version fits the vintage-inspired styling especially well.
Instead of using a conventional date window, the watch has a central pointer hand that indicates the date around the outside of the dial. The deep red dial, cathedral-style hands, coin-edge bezel, and brown leather strap give the whole watch plenty of character.
At 40mm, it’s also a relatively versatile size. If you like burgundy but want something more traditional than the Hamilton, this is one of the strongest choices on the list.
8. Tudor Black Bay 58 Burgundy
Price: starting at $4,975 USD
This was our first pick when assembling this list.
The Tudor Black Bay 58 burgundy dial pairs a burgundy dial with a matching burgundy bezel, taking inspiration from a Tudor Submariner prototype from the 1990s that never entered production.
This Tudor burgundy dial watch is also Master Chronometer certified and available on a rubber strap or bracelet.
9. Grand Seiko SBGW287
Price: $5,100 USD
The Grand Seiko SBGW287 is one of the most understated watches on this list.
Its deep burgundy dial is inspired by Boshū, the period in the Japanese seasonal calendar when autumn colors reach their height. The simple time-only layout lets the color and finishing do most of the work.
The SBGW287 is manually wound rather than automatic, using Grand Seiko’s Caliber 9S64 with a 72-hour power reserve. If you want a Grand Seiko burgundy dial without a lot of complications competing for attention, this is a great option compared to some of their sportier models.
10. Omega Speedmaster ’57 332.10.41.51.11.001
Price: $10,700 USD
The >Omega Speedmaster ’57 332.10.41.51.11.001 pairs its burgundy dial with the collection’s vintage-inspired Broad Arrow hands and brushed tachymeter bezel. The result still looks unmistakably like a Speedmaster, but considerably warmer than the usual black-dial versions.
Its 40.5mm case houses Omega’s manually wound Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 9906. You also get a date at six, small seconds at nine, and combined chronograph counters at three. It’s one of the most expensive watches on our list, but also one of the most capable.
11. Vacheron Constantin Overseas Self-Winding 34.5mm 4600V/200A-H127
Price: $26,600 USD
One of the newest watches on this list is also one of the most interesting.
For 2026, Vacheron Constantin added a deep red lacquered dial to the 34.5mm Overseas Self-Winding. The dial combines a sunburst satin-finished center with a different texture around the outer minute track, while the steel case and integrated bracelet keep the overall look sporty.
Inside is Vacheron Constantin’s automatic Calibre 1088/1, and the watch offers 150 metres of water resistance. It also comes with the steel bracelet plus burgundy alligator and rubber straps, making this Vacheron Constantin burgundy dial surprisingly versatile.
The 34.5mm size also makes it a great burgundy watch women’s option, as well as a strong choice for anyone who simply prefers smaller sports watches.
12. Cartier Santos-Dumont Skeleton Micro-Rotor WHSA0030
Price: $44,500 USD
Our Cartier burgundy watch pick isn’t a conventional solid burgundy dial.
Instead, Cartier applies burgundy lacquer to the bridges of the skeletonized movement, making the movement itself part of the watch’s color scheme. The 18K rose gold case and matching burgundy alligator strap push the effect even further.
At just 8mm thick, the Santos-Dumont houses Cartier’s automatic 9629 MC micro-rotor movement. It’s considerably more specialized than the other watches on this list, but if you’re after a Cartier burgundy dial, this is one of the brand’s most interesting uses of the color.
What About a Rolex Burgundy Dial?
If you’re looking for a Rolex burgundy dial, vintage is where things get much more interesting. Rolex has produced a number of red, wine, and burgundy-toned dials over the years, particularly among its smaller Datejust and Oyster models.
The vintage Rolex Datejust 6917 is one place to look. This 26mm model from the 1970s and 1980s can occasionally be found with deep red or burgundy dials. The later Datejust 69173 is another option, particularly if you like the combination of a burgundy dial with two-tone stainless steel and yellow gold.
Vintage Oyster Perpetual and Oyster Perpetual Date models can also turn up with red or burgundy dials, including smaller references from the 1960s and 1970s. These can be especially interesting if you like the smaller proportions of vintage Rolex watches.
We just recommend you do your homework before buying one or buy from a trusted dealer. Vintage Rolex dials can be a complicated area, and refinished, restored, or aftermarket examples exist. If the burgundy dial is the main reason you’re buying the watch, originality is particularly important to verify.
So while there isn’t an obvious current-production Rolex to include in our top 12, the vintage market still offers some interesting options for anyone specifically hunting for a burgundy Rolex.
Why Choose a Burgundy Watch?
Burgundy hits a useful middle ground. It’s much more interesting than black or silver, but it isn’t necessarily as bright or difficult to wear as a true red dial.
Dark burgundy can almost behave like a neutral, especially indoors. Under direct light, sunburst and lacquered burgundy watches tend to reveal much more red, purple, or wine color.
There’s also a surprisingly wide range available. You can buy a sub-$500 Japanese automatic, a Tudor dive watch, a Grand Seiko dress watch, or a Vacheron Constantin sports watch without leaving the basic color family.
How to Style a Burgundy Watch
Burgundy works especially well with black, brown, grey, navy, cream, and other neutral colors.
For straps, black leather is the safest option and gives a burgundy dial watch a slightly dressier appearance. Dark brown leather brings out the warmer tones in the dial, while grey can make burgundy feel more modern. For casual watches, black rubber and nylon are easy combinations.
You can also lean into the color rather than trying to neutralize it. A burgundy or oxblood leather strap can create a strong monochromatic look, especially when the dial is dark enough to provide some contrast.
What Are the Best Burgundy Dial Watches?
Our picks cover a pretty wide price range, but a few stand out in particular.
For an affordable option, we’d start with the Seiko Presage SRPE41 or Orient Bambino. The Tudor Black Bay 58 is our pick for a luxury sports watch, while the Grand Seiko SBGW287 is one of the strongest dress watches in the group.
At the very high end, the Vacheron Constantin Overseas shows just how well burgundy can work on an integrated-bracelet sports watch.
Ultimately, the best burgundy dial watches are the ones that treat burgundy as more than a novelty color. Whether it’s the textured dial of the Casio, the wine-inspired Seiko, the matching dial and bezel of the Tudor, or the lacquered finish of the Vacheron, each of these watches gives the color a reason to be there.
Would you wear a burgundy dial watch?
