Richard Mille

RICHARD MILLE

RM 11-05

SHOP

Built from a new material that combines “the lightness of titanium” with “the hardness of diamond” and looking like something from the distant future, this could only be a Richard Mille watch. The latest in a series of ludicrously high-end chronographs that began with the RM 011 in 2007, the RM 11-05 is topped off with a flyback function, a GMT indicator and an annual calendar. Richard Mille likes to describe his watches as “a racing machine on the wrist” and while watch/car comparisons are ten-a-penny, it's hard to disagree: with their sporty looks and bleeding-edge design and materials, Richard Mille’s inventions are truly the supercars of the watch world. Fittingly, this costs the same as a Ferrari Portofino.

£170,000; richardmille.com

Patek Philippe

 Patek Philippe

JEAN-DANIEL MEYER

Patek Philippe Limited Edition Commemorative Calatrava Ref. 6007A

SHOP

The completion of a corporate building project is typically marked with a glass of champagne and a few words from the company boss. Patek Philippe, though, has a history of accompanying key events in its history with a new watch. So it has proved on the completion of Patek's architecturally stunning new production building in Geneva, five years in the making. The Patek Philippe Limited Edition Commemorative Calatrava Ref. 6007A is limited to 1,000 pieces and features an unusual polished steel bezel surrounding a dial in a carbon-style texture, a nod to the world of high-tech. The caseback is marked with the brand's Calatrava cross alongside the inscription “New Manufacture 2019", denoting the year the company’s first departments moved into the building. Celebrations all round.

£21,700; patek.com

Audemars Piguet

 

DIODE SA - DENIS HAYOUN

Code 11:59 (2020 versions)

SHOP

Described by Audemars Piguet as "the most important launch since the Royal Oak in 1972", the tongue-tying Code 11.59 (as in, "one minute to midnight") had a lot to live up to on its 2019 launch. Using genuinely new case architecture and a crystal that curved on two separate axis, you could see why AP hailed it as radical a design as the Royal Oak's iconic octagonal case and integrated metal bracelet. Code 11.59 didn’t convince everyone, and a new-for-2020 palate of colours is a welcome update. The focus is on sunburst lacquered dials in rich colours including blue, burgundy, purple and light and dark grey. All come on hand-stitched alligator straps matching each dials colour and, like the original run of 11.59s, are intended for both men and women.

£41,300; audemarspiguet.com

Vacheron Constantin

 

VACHERON CONSTANTIN

Overseas Self-Winding

SHOP

As one of the oldest watch marques in the whole wide world (if not the oldest, but that's up for debate), Vacheron Constantin is on the top shelf of Swiss watches. That's because they're known for wholly classic, hi-spec pieces. But that doesn't mean they're averse to New Things, though.

Case in point: the Overseas Self-Winding in pink gold. While previously gilding other models in rose gold, pink gold is defined by a smaller copper content, giving it a lighter blush and a subtle newness to the Overseas model. Factor in an impressive movement too (the splendid in-house caliber 5100) and here's a watch that plays to the well-worn strengths of Vacheron Constantin.

£44,800; vacheronconstantin.com

Oris

 

ORIS

Hangang Limited Edition 01

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Without the deep blue sea, Oris wouldn't be able to make its big bold dive watches. And as such, the Swiss marque has a good habit of giving back to subaqueous charities. For its latest gesture: the Oris Hangang Limited Edition.

Released in tandem with the Korea Foundation for Environmental Movement, the Hangang Limited Edition siphons a section of its profits to a clean-up operation on the river of the same name – South Korea's second longest in fact. The piece is also as good as its intentions, with an automatic movement powering an emerald dial (inspired by the creeks of the Hangang's source) with an engraved caseback depicting the river's path across Korea.

£2,100; goldsmiths.co.uk

A Lange & Söhne

 

A. LANGE & SÖHNE

1815 Rattrapante Honeygold

SHOP

A Lange & Söhne is a connoisseur's watch brand. That's why it uses terms like 'rattrapante', confident that its clientele will know that it refers to a double chronograph that can record multiple time intervals at the same time. Taken from the French for 'catch up', it's a proper horologist's complication, the driving watch equivalent of a 600bhp V8 under the bonnet. And in the skilful hands of A Lange & Söhne, a piece of practical watchmaking becomes pure artistry, courtesy of a gold alloy that's said to be "considerably harder than platinum". We'll take their word for that.

£103,000; alange-soehne.com

Rolex

 

ROLEX

Oyster Perpetual 36

SHOP

A Rolex on the wrist is a serious investment. And thus, a serious watch. Though for all the commanding Wall Street presence of a big Day-Date, the industry's biggest marque is releasing watches that are a bit fun, a little bit more playful – watches just like the new Oyster Perpetual 36.

Quietly released just a few months ago, a tangerine dial on stainless steel is the off-duty Rolex collectors have long dreamt about, and better yet, it's no solo act: the Oyster Perpetual 36 sits within a larger collection of five watches in shades of candyfloss pink, forest green, sky blue and blood red.

£4,450; rolex.com

Hamilton

 

Hamilton

BEAVERBROOKS

American Classic Intra-Matic

SHOP

Once upon a time, the industry wasn't centred in Switzerland. American manufacturing had a stake in the watch business too, rigging small town Main Street aesthetics with big impressive movements. Hamilton was at the forefront.

Now, it's re-released a 1968 archival piece for 2020. It's got impressive Swiss innards these days, yes, but in terms of what's on the outside, very little has changed. And that's a good thing. For all the opulence and extravagance of a diamond-laden automatic from the Jura, there's as much charm in an 'aw shucks' midwestern sensibility.

£1,930; beaverbrooks.co.uk

Tag Heuer

 Tag Heuer

GOLDSMITHS

Monaco 39mm

SHOP

It is a crying shame that Tag Heuer's Monaco – a watch that paid homage to the race track of Le Mans – was decommissioned for around 20 years. But following a re-release in 1998, it's slowly become one of the marque's marquee pieces. In 2020, they've managed to improve it still.

As part of a trio that made slight amendments to the current Monaco model, a black dial on black leather is as close to dress watch territory as a racing watch can park and better yet, the in-house Heuer 02 movement has enough juice for over 80 hours of action.

£5,250; goldsmiths.co.uk

Esquire editors pick their favourite new and upcoming watches from big Swiss brands

 

The 59 Best Watches for Men 2020

The Esquire editors pick their favourite new and upcoming watches from big Swiss brands and under-the-radar newbies

By Johnny Davis and Esquire Editors

27/10/2020

VACHERON CONSTANTIN, ROLEX

The Esquire editors pick their favourite new and upcoming watches, including launches from Breitling, Audemars Piguet, Omega and Cartier.

TV Watches

1. 1GB MP4/MP3 USB Wrist Watch with 1.8-Inch OLED Screen (Black) is an extraordinary digital wristwatch that allows its owner to wear music and videos on the wrist. This gadget features 1 GB capacity with a 1.8-inch OLED true color screen.

The watch not only displays the day and date function, but also supports MP3, WMA, and MP4 format providing up to 9 hours of music playback. It is possible to adjust the sound with help of the six preset EQ modes. Moreover, it supports "NX-AVI" video format so that its owner could enjoy more than 7 hours of continuous video playing. 

The thin and light wristwatch is secured to the wrist with a rubber click watch strap for most comfortable wearing. 

2. Watch Phone, Unlocked, Tri Band, Touch Screen boldly introduces you into the world of the cutting-edge technology. This watch phone gadget is created in sporty style. It is compatible with USA GSM cell phone providers using a SIM card such as Cingular, T-mobile, AT&T, etc. All the owner of the gadget has to do is to install the SIM card. 

The watch phone features a 1.3" TFT-LCD color Touch-Screen and supports SMS, MMS, WAP, MP3, MP4, and much more. A great advantage of the watch is long battery life, so its owner may enjoy many hours of talking. Moreover, the gadget comes with ear phones to allow hands-free calls.

This phone watch works with GSM networks 900/1800/1900 MHz. When you plug in your SIM card, the gadget automatically recognizes your network, phone book, and your personal settings. It is advisable to consult your cellular provider about the compatibility before placing an order.

3. NHJ Portable Television Watch Wearable 1.5" LCD TV Wristwatch is a great discovery for gadget-fans and a must-have for sports lovers. The wristwatch is a color television for you to enjoy your favorite TV show, news bulletin, and sports events anywhere you are.

The Television watch has incorporated 1.5-inch TFT LCD color monitor with 280 x 220 pixels, offering the comfort of a manual and auto tuning. You will find the volume and channel buttons discreetly positioned on the side of the watch for easy control. The watch is equipped with a specially designed Sony micro-tuner and headphone antenna receiving 14-69 UHF and 2-13 VHF channels. 

The mini TV gadget also features a second, smaller LCD for showing time, month, date and year. When you want to watch some show, all you have to do is to put on the earphones, and tune the antenna to your favorite channel. The LCD bar at the top of the face indicates the time, channel and volume level. 

The watch is powered by a built-in rechargeable lithium-polymer battery.

4. Bluetooth wristwatches are all the rage today. Sony Ericsson MBW-150 Music Bluetooth Watch, developed together with Fossil, has successfully united contemporary design and cutting-edge Bluetooth technology. 

The gadget notifies its owner of incoming calls and text messages by gently vibrating on the wrist. With a quick glance on the watch the owner sees the caller ID. He then has to touch a button to reject or mute the call, or press the answer key on the headset and receive the call. The watch serves as an alternative phone display, crafted in mineral crystal glass and stainless steel.

The owner of the watch doesn't need to have the phone in hands to easily manage calls or music. With special music buttons of the watch it is possible to control tracks and volume of the music on the phone, while the OLED display indicates the track playing.

Auto pairing allows to connect the wristwatch to the phone automatically avoiding set-up routine. The watch has one more advantages for those who are always looking for their phone, as it helps them keep track of the phone, giving out a vibrating signal when the phone is out of range, thus ensuring the phone won't be forgotten.

5. Innovative Gadget TA457 Home Theater Watch 2GB will keep you away from boredom anywhere you are. If you are away from home and feel like listening to your favorite song, watching a new movie or looking through some nice photos, all these wishes come true with the Home Theatre watch. 

A great advantage of the gadget watch is an easy-to-navigate menu system. It plays MP3 audio and MP4 (NXV) video files and displays JPG images. You will be able to tune the sound the way you like as the device is equipped with five Equalize modes, together with Super bass setting. 

One more significant feature of the gadget is adjustable back light brightness. It also offers 'Sleep' function up to 3 hours. With the Home Theatre Watch you will even be able to make a voice recording. 

The watch goes on a durable rubber band that is easy-to-adjust to about any size of the wrist. 

6. Suunto Observer SR Wrist-Top Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, Compass is an extremely functional gadget watch offering the widest range of functions one may think of. 

The sturdy, beautiful, and very durable construction of the Suunto Observer Watch features a stainless steel lightweight case secured to the wrist with an elastomer strap. The wrist-top computer reveals a slim, timeless masculine design. The gadget watch is equipped with such powerful tools as an altimeter, barometer, digital compass, stopwatch, alarm and thermometer. 

The digital display offers easy readability. The accurate device boasts 100-meter water-resistance. It is also provided with backlight function. The watch is PC compatible. 

7. Casio Men's Techmowear Remote Control Digital Watch #CMD40B-1T is a fantastic gadget watch, a real must-have for anyone that is a gadget-fan, or can never find the remote. 

The device allows you to control televisions without any need to set it up with a remote control. All you have to do is to set the watch to the correct code corresponding to the particular brand (Panasonic, Samsung, Mitsubishi, Philips, Pioneer, Quasar, Sanyo, Sharp, Sony, Toshiba, etc). The list of brands and codes is included. The codes may be easily memorized (ex. Sony=3). 

With this gadget watch you can have fun confusing friends at their houses or a restaurant or anywhere. 

The watch memorizes up to 16 sets of infrared data from any infrared remote control. It is equipped with a built-in, 8-digit calculator. The watch has also incorporated a 1/100-second stopwatch for measuring elapsed time, split/lap time, 1st-2nd place. Other useful functions of the watch are a daily alarm and hourly time signal and built-in auto-calendar. It goes on a durable resin band.

8. Impulse Ana-Digit Everyday Stylish Watch with Bright LED Display of Strapless Heart Rate Technology (Black Lens) successfully combines an appealing look of an everyday watch with a heart rate monitor function. It is a great timekeeping companion for a casual athlete that may accompany its owner all day long.

A great advantage of the stylish gadget watch is an ultra-bright LED display showing the time of day in either analog or digital format. The watch also features the day of the week and heart rate reading. It is extremely comfortable to use as it doesn't require any chest belt, reading your pulse from your finger. 

The sturdy yet refined stainless-steel construction of the gadget watch will withstand heavy use. The watch powered by a quartz movement also has the following distinctions: a sweeping second hand, an alarm function, side button sensors, 100-meter water-resistance and an eye-catching black lens. 

9. Polar AW200 Activity Technology Watch is an ideal gadget for energetic persons as it is measuring the quantity and quality of the walking exercise through listening to one's body. 

The Polar AW200 Activity Watch will first of all gladden your eye with its sleek stainless-steel design. The watch is packed with a range of on-the-go features, including a step counter, barometer/temperature readings, and a calorie counter. The step counter is a useful function for walkers, hikers and joggers in particular as from the moment you press Start, the gadget keeps record of your steps and helps you track your activity level. 

The watch also measures your caloric burn, so you will be aware of your workout's efficiency. Thebarometer/thermometer function will no doubt turn out to be really useful when you're planning a weekend hike and want to track the weather. The built-in altimeter allows you to track how much elevation you've gained since the last stop. The watch also allows you to measure your intensity level with one glance at your workout rate and decide when to make a break. 

Not to mention, the watch provides all the conventional watch functions.

10. Timex T5G971 Unisex Sports Personal Heart Rate Monitor Watch is a gadget of streamlined design destined for both men and women. 

The watch goes with a chest strap heart rate monitor to keep you aware of the target zones and time in the zone. The durable resin case features easily accessible function buttons. The watch spotlights a digital display with orange accents. It goes on a comfortable resin strap with an eye-pleasing tapered profile. 

As a smart helper during your training, the watch allows to continuously track your heart rate. You will also be able to pre-set target heart rate zones with alarms for notifying you when you get out of the zone. The watch is equipped with an automatic activity timer and a workout review recalling activity time and average/highest heart rates. The watch also features amonth/day/date display with 12/24-hour time. 

The Indiglo night-light function of the Timex watch is the brand's patented blue electroluminescent lighting technology that perfectly lights the surface of the dial. It requires little battery power, so the watch's battery lasts longer. One more advantage of the watch is 30-meter water-resistance. The batteries of the heart rate monitor sensor can be easily replaced by consumers. 

Other useful functions packed into the watch are the following: 100-hour chronograph, 27-lap memory, 100-hour countdown timer, alarm with 5 min back up BPM or %-of-Max Heart Rate Display.

DKNY Gold Watches for her

DKNY Roundabout ladies' rose gold-plated bracelet watch

DESCRIPTION

From designer Donna Karan's renowned New York label DKNY, the Roundabout timepiece offers a unique circle design. Crafted in polished rose gold plating, the circle link bracelet is set with a matching rose gold tone dial for a minimalist finish.

DKNY features fashionable, stylish timepieces that transcend seasonal trends and embody the unique spirit of Donna Karan New York.

Brand

DKNY Sale

Case material

Rose Gold plated

Face colour

Rose

Face diameter

2.2 cm

Face shape

Round

Model number

NY8868

Movement

Quartz

Strap material

Rose Gold Plated

Strap style

Bracelet

Water resistant

To 30m

DKNY ladies' rose gold-plated stone set twist bracelet watch

DESCRIPTION

DKNY ladies' rose gold-plated twisted stone set bracelet watch featuring tonneau dial with stone set edge design.

Stylish and modern timepieces created by DKNY

Brand

DKNY Sale

Case material

Rose Gold plated

Face colour

White Mother of Pearl

Face shape

Tonneau

Model number

NY8595

Movement

Quartz

Stone type

Crystal

Strap material

Gold plated

Strap style

Bangle

Warranty

2 Years

Michael Kors

Michael Kors ladies' gold-plated tortoiseshell effect watch

DESCRIPTION

Michael Kors delivers delicate elegance and fashion style with this distinctive gold plated bracelet watch. Set with a tortoiseshell effect bracelet, the neat champagne chronograph dial is framed with a stone set bezel for a dash of glamour.

Michael Kors is one of the world's most famous and respected fashion designers.

Brand

Michael Kors Sale

Case material

Yellow Gold plated

Face colour

Gold

Face shape

Round

Model number

MK5688

Movement

Quartz

Strap material

Gold plated

Strap style

Bracelet

Watch feature

Chronograph

Water resistant

To 30m

Gucci silver dial bamboo & stainless steel bracelet watch

DESCRIPTION

Gucci ladies' polished stainless steel loop style bangle watch featuring round silver dial with brown bamboo bezel design.

Italian fashion house Gucci create Swiss made watches that are renowned for quality and cutting-edge design.

Brand

Gucci

Case material

Stainless Steel

Face colour

Silver

Face diameter

3.5 cm

Face shape

Round

Movement

Quartz

Strap colour

Brown

Strap material

Stainless Steel

Strap style

Bangle