Octagonal Watches for Men

Every Verso Parnell watch is built around one shape: the octagon. These eight-sided, French-designed watches combine a 316L stainless steel case, sapphire crystal and a choice of automatic skeleton or quartz movements, from AED 600 to AED 2,500 with free delivery across the UAE.

What is an octagonal watch?

An octagonal watch has an eight-sided case or bezel instead of a round one. The shape entered modern luxury watchmaking in 1972, when designer Gérald Genta drew the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, and it has defined the sport-luxury category ever since. Verso Parnell uses the octagon across its whole collection as its signature, in its own original design.

Octagonal watches with integrated bracelets

An integrated bracelet flows directly out of the case with no visible lugs, so case and bracelet read as a single piece of steel. It is the look most associated with sport-luxury octagonal watches. Explore the Emerald automatic (AED 2,100) and the Jade quartz (AED 700) with its fumé green dial.

Automatic or quartz?

The automatic skeleton watches (AED 1,900 to 2,500) run on the self-winding Seiko NH70A movement, visible through an open-worked dial. The quartz watches (AED 600 to 700), including ARIA, Onyx and Jade, offer the same octagonal case and sapphire crystal with battery-powered precision.

Frequently asked questions

Is Verso Parnell a Royal Oak homage?

No. Verso Parnell shares the octagonal design language that Gérald Genta made famous, but every model is an original French-designed Verso Parnell watch, not a copy of any other brand.

What size are Verso Parnell octagonal watches?

Cases measure 41mm, a versatile size that suits most wrists for both formal and everyday wear.

Do octagonal watches scratch easily?

The crystal is sapphire, rated 9 on the Mohs scale, so it resists scratches in normal wear. The 316L steel case and bracelet can pick up fine marks over time, as all steel watches do.

What is the cheapest Verso Parnell octagonal watch?

The Onyx matte black quartz watch starts at AED 600. Automatic skeleton models start at AED 1,900 with the Nebula Sport.

Where can I buy an octagonal watch in Dubai?

Order directly from versoparnell.com with free delivery across the UAE, a 2-year international warranty and a 30-day return window. Tabby instalments are available at checkout.