Men's Green Watch
Long confined to military models, the green dial has become one of the major trends in watchmaking since 2021.

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Lacoste Reno 2011335 Silver Stainless Steel Men's Watch

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Lacoste 2011080 Stainless Steel Men's Watch with Black Dial

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Lacoste 2011311 Silver Stainless Steel Men's Watch with Green Dial

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Lacoste 2011255 Neoheritage Green Dial Silver Milanese Mesh Men's Watch

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Lacoste 2011178 Replay Stainless Steel Silver Dial Green Men's Watch
The men's green watch, the colour that has become established in watchmaking
Long confined to military models, the green dial has become one of the major trends in watchmaking since 2021. After decades dominated by black and blue, manufacturers sought a chromatic break capable of renewing their sports and dress collections alike. Green meets this expectation: it brings character without falling into eccentricity, and works equally well on a steel case or a bronze model.
This green trend no longer concerns just a handful of confidential references. From diving watches to elegant three-hand models, green has spread across all segments, driven by a marked taste for outdoor spirit and vintage.
Why green is taking over: break, outdoor and vintage military
The success of khaki green is first explained by its heritage: field watches draw from the vintage military of the 1940s and 1950s. This historical coding gives green a legitimacy that few colours possess. By contrast, emerald green and deep English green target a more formal clientele, seeking a sophisticated alternative to navy blue which has become ubiquitous.
This dual anchor, sporty and refined, allows green to complement many outfits. A khaki shade naturally dialogues with earthy tones and the men's leather strap watch in brown, whilst a more sustained green cuts elegantly against a white shirt or grey suit.
The sunny sunburst green: the finish that changes everything
The most sought-after technique remains the sunburst dial. This treatment engraves fine striations radiating from the centre of the dial, creating a luminous gradient effect depending on the viewing angle. On the wrist, a green sunburst shifts from an almost anthracite dark tone in shadow to a brilliant green in full light, which explains its strong perceived value.
This finish pairs particularly well with mechanical movements: a men's automatic watch with a sunburst dial combines the depth of gradient green and the richness of visible mechanics through the transparent caseback.
Matching your green watch to your outfit
For everyday wear, opt for a matte khaki green or slightly greyed: discreet, it wears like a neutral dial. Saturated greens (emerald, forest) are more assertive and work best as a statement piece, on sober outfits that showcase them.
The strap plays a decisive role: cognac leather to warm a khaki, steel to energise an emerald, khaki NATO fabric to reinforce the field spirit. Every watch is authentic, delivered in its original box with a 2-year warranty and returns accepted within 14 days at the customer's expense.