Four sand-inspired watches you should check out now

For a no nonsense field watch with strong military heritage look no further than this retro styled piece from Hamilton, American born but now under Swiss ownership. With 38mm steel case and handy 80 hour power reserve.

£545; hamiltonwatch.com

The online only British brand was founded in 2004, and this vintage inspired watch has an automatic movement in a 38mm stainless steel case, with 3D sand effect rippled dial. Water resistant to a hefty 150m, with canvas webbing strap.

£750; christopherward.com

New sand coloured addition to IWC’s popular Top Gun range. With 41mm ceramic case and automatic movement with five day power reserve. On a beige rubber strap with titanium buckle and US navy insignia on the caseback.

£7,300; iwc.com

Ressence is a young Belgian company making these sleek crownless watches that tell the time with a small subdial rotating around the main dial. Powered by an automatic movement with a 36 hour power reserve. Splash resistant 39mm titanium case, 20 piece limited edition.

£16,500; ressencewatches.com