For special moments

Dress watches for the moments you want to remember.

A clear white dial and a silver-tone case make a considered starting point. Choose by the occasion, the clothes and, above all, the person who will wear it.

  • Square and round silhouettes
  • A considered gift
  • Check fit and timing
ModTime silver-tone Santos-style watch with a white dial and blue hands on wrist; existing store style visualisation; visible dial logo
Santos style · Silver White

The considered edit

Find a watch for the occasion.

Santos White leads this edit. The other shapes and finishes offer a different approach to an occasion watch, rather than the promise of one universal dress code.

Filter and sort

Each link opens the shown configuration. Check the current price, fit and available options on the product page.

The story behind the choice

A detail you can keep wearing.

A graduation, a milestone or a thoughtful gift can give a watch a personal starting point. It still needs to work on the wrist after that day. Look beyond the occasion: compare case shape, dial, finish and fit, then leave enough time to check the current ordering details.

For your own milestone

Choose a design you will want to wear afterwards. Santos White offers a square outline, a white dial and blue hands; an open-heart watch makes a more expressive choice.

For someone else

A known wrist measurement or the size of a watch they already wear is more useful than guessing. Ask about the style they enjoy before choosing the finish.

For the clothes you have in mind

Compare the actual case dimensions and how a watch sits under a sleeve. Square and round silhouettes can feel different even when their listed measurements appear similar.

A little help choosing

Consider the person, then the occasion.

A watch can be a gift without promising engraving, special packaging or a guaranteed arrival date. Confirm any extra requirement with ModTime before relying on it.

Shape

The Santos-style case gives a square frame. Datejust, Royal Oak and Nautilus-style builds take the wrist in other directions. Compare the real photographs and dimensions.

Dial and finish

White is a clear starting point. Chocolate, warmer tones and visible mechanics create a different impression. The best choice is the one the wearer actually likes.

Timing

Read the current assembly and shipping information before ordering for a fixed date. If timing matters, contact ModTime rather than treating an estimate as a guarantee.

The details, side by side

Compare your starting points.

These are details from the individual listings. Options can differ even within the same watch family.

SANTOS WATCH MOD SILVER WHITE DIAL

Movement
NH38 automatic movement
Listed size
38 mm
Shown option
LOGO / 3 ATM
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NAUTILUS WATCH MOD ROSE GOLD CHOCOLATE OPEN HEART DIAL

Movement
NH38 automatic movement
Listed size
Shown option
LOGO / 3 ATM
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NAUTILUS WATCH MOD ROSE GOLD BLACK OPEN HEART DIAL

Movement
NH38 automatic movement
Listed size
Shown option
LOGO / 3 ATM
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Hand-assembled by ModTime

A considered choice. A clear next step.

Choose your model and the options actually offered. Read the current build, shipping and warranty information before ordering. Need help with a particular wrist size or date? Ask us first.

Before you choose

A few things worth knowing.

How do I choose a watch as a gift?

Start with the recipient’s wrist measurement, a watch they already wear and their preferred style. Confirm available sizes and adjustment details before choosing a configuration.

What is the Santos White build?

The current listing is a silver-tone Santos-style custom watch with a white dial, blue hands and an NH38 automatic movement. The listed case size is 38 mm; check the complete product specification.

Is engraving or gift packaging included?

This guide does not promise either. Check the actual product offering or contact ModTime to confirm any packaging or personalisation requirement before ordering.

Can you guarantee arrival for my event?

Do not assume that from a collection page. Read the current assembly and shipping terms and ask ModTime about a specific date before relying on it.

Can the bracelet be adjusted?

Adjustment depends on the bracelet and wrist size. Check the product and care information or ask ModTime about the exact build. Do not assume a watch arrives already sized to an unknown wrist.

Where can I see other Santos-style watches?

Use the Santos collection below for the full family. This occasion edit also includes clearly identified alternative case shapes and dial designs.

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