AT WORK
ARNOLD & SON
Arnold & Son’s Time Pyramid tourbillon is powered by a skeletonised calibre A&S8615. The tourbillon and the two power reserve indicators are enclosed by a sapphire crystal dial indicating the hours, and rhodium plated ring for the minutes. This 44.60 mm watch has a power reserve of 90 hours and water resistance up to 30 metres. The straps are available in brown or black alligator leather. arnoldandson.com
CARL F. BUCHERER
Manero Tourbillon DoublePeripheral is a technological masterpiece by Carl F. Bucherer — the watch is characterised by CFB T300, an in-house movement that combines a peripheral automatic winding system and a peripherally mounted tourbillon that appears to float. An ideal pick for office goers, this sophisticated piece comes with a stunning 18-carat rose gold case and a silver coloured dial with appliquéd rose-gold-plated indices. The watch is fitted with hand-stitched Louisiana alligator leather in dark brown. carl-f-bucherer.com
HUBLOT
This creation is born out of the brand’s collaboration with renowned visual artist Richard Orlinski. A statement piece for working professionals, Classic Fusion Orlinski consists of a 40mm case in titanium or king gold variants. Polished titanicarum caseback, HUB1100: Self-winding calibre movement and power reserve of up to 42 hours are some highlights of the watch. The understated black rubber strap makes it fit for business meets. hublot.com
LONGINES
Longines has uneviled its HydroConquest watch in a new black ceramic version. The watch features in-house self-winding movement L888.3. The 43mm case houses three-hand and a calendar. The highlight includes its Super-LumiNova coated indexes and hands that contrast with the black dial. The water-resistance is up to 300 metres. longines.com
Travel-friendly
BREITLING
Breitling adds a new piece to its iconic Navitimer family — Breitling Navitimer 1 Automatic 41 that captures the historic appeal of the 1952 version, combining it with modern technology. The watch comes with two case options- stainless-steel with a choice of black, blue, or silver dials and a bi-colour model with stainless-steel case featuring 18-carat red gold bidirectional rotating bezel, available in a silver or an anthracite dial. Powered by Breitling calibre 17, an automatic movement with a power reserve of 38 hours. breitling.com
ROLEX
Rolex’s new Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II model features an oyster steel case and a jubilee bracelet. Adding to this, is a two-colour cerachrom bezel insert in blue and black ceramic, and an oyster lock safety clasp featuring the Easylink comfort extension link. Powered by the new-generation calibre 3285, the timepiece has a power reserve of up to 70 hours. rolex.com
OMEGA
Inspired by the Seamaster Professional Diver 300M, this Omega Co-Axial Master Chronometer is crafted from Stainless Steel and 18-carat Sedna gold. This Omega piece comprises of a black ceramic bezel complemented by a Ceragold diving scale. Powered by OMEGA Master Chronometer Calibre 8800, the watch has water-resistance up to 300 metres. The watch is fitted in a black rubber strap. omegawatches.com
ZENITH
Those looking for a more rugged look while travelling can opt for Zenith’s Pilot Type 20 Chronograph Adventure. Offering high readability, the watch is equipped with an automatic El Primero column-wheel chronograph movement. The military-inpired model comes with a khaki green dial and camo strap. The titanium caseback is engraved with the ZENITH Flying instruments logo. zenith-watches.com
Sports Gear
BELL & ROSS
Bell & Ross’s professional diving watch — BR 03-92 Diver Green Bronze features a monochromatic olive dial with gold-plated appliqué indices and Superluminova inserts for excellent readability. Keeping in mind the military and diving requirements, the watch has the case and bezel made from bronze. Powered by BR-CAL.302 calibre, this Bell & Ross watch has water resistance up to 300 metres. The timepiece comes with a khaki leather strap that can also be replaced with a rubber strap while diving. bellross.com
CITIZEN
This exclusive diving watch by Citizen comprises of a super titanium case with black polyurethane strap. MRK pink gold accents, multi-colour luminous markers for better visibility, and a depth indicator from 0 metre to 40 metres below sea level are a few highlights of the Promaster Aqualand. The watch is limited to just 6000 pieces. citizenwatch.com
CHOPARD
Limited to just 1000 pieces, this watch celebrates the Chopard’s 30 year partnership with Mille Miglia race. The 44 mm Mille Miglia 2019 Race Edition adorns a stainless-steel case and with a screw-in back and water resistance guaranteed up to 100 metres. The watch comes with a cognac-coloured calf leather strap with tone-on-tone stitching. chopard.com
TAG HEUER
Inspired by the original Autavia models, this new range makes use of the cutting-edge carbon-composite hairspring which, when combined with the automatic calibre 5, gives each edition an Isograph distinction. This trendy model under TAG Heuer’s recently launched Autavia is offered in a blue dial and bezel, along with a brown leather strap that fits perfectly on your wrist. tagheuer.com
RED CARPET
BREGUET
Breguet’s new Marine Équation Marchante 5887 has a running solar hand with a faceted golden sun. Powered by a self-winding 581DPE calibre movement, the watch is available in a 950 platinum case and is fitted with an alligator strap. This stylish timepiece has a power reserve of up to 80 hours and water resistance of 10 bar. breguet.com
GUCCI
Gucci’s stylish Grip line is a great pick for cocktail events. This unisex collection includes four new quartz timepieces, each of them featuring a rounded square case with three windows, comprising three white rotating disks that indicate the hour, minute, and date respectively. One of our favourites from this collection is the contemporary piece fitted with yellow gold PVD case and a bordeaux leather strap. gucci.com
BVLGARI
Bvlgari’s new Octo Grande Sonnerie focusses on reviving the art of Haute Horlogerie in the 21st-century. With a calibre movement of BVL 703, this 44mm masterpiece comes in an 18-carat rose gold case with titanium middle case and transparent case-back. Its unique skeletonised dial with rose gold indexes and hands; and a rubber black alligator strap is trending among corporates. bulgari.com
GREUBEL FORSEY
What distinguishes GMT Quadruple Tourbillon from others is its three-dimensional architecture. Crafted meticulously, this Greubel Forsey timepiece is limited to just 66 pieces. Universal time is visible through the caseback with a 24-hour scale bearing day/night zones and a disk with abbreviations of 24 cities representing the various time zones. The power reserve is up to 72 hours. greubelforsey.com
RADO
Rado’s Tradition Captain Cook MKII gets a modern twist. Its stylish 37mm case has fine detailing and a rich colour tone. The watch is available in easily interchangeable straps – metal rice grain and textile NATO that accentuate the design elements. In addition to this, the Rado creation has water resistance up to 220 metres. rado.com
Five watches for five different occasions by Anil Madan, Managing Director at Johnson Watch Co
Formal Black Tie
Cocktails, weddings, fancy dinners are all part of the package. You need an elegant watch with painstaking attention to finishing details. We suggest the L.U. Chopard XPS.
Sports
If you thought that watches are only used for elegant occasions think again. Hitting the gym or the surf in a dressy watch is not the best move for obvious reasons. Purchase a sports watch that is comfortable and durable, preferably water-resistant and shock-resistant. An example of this type of watch is the Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Black Magic.
For your 9 to 5
Here comes the routine and daily situations. They range from the office, to lunch-dinner and a nice glass of wine at the after-office bar at night. So this is a daily-routine watch with enough distinctiveness to be suitable for every occasion throughout your day. The great example we can give you of this everyday watch is the Breitling Premier Automatic 40.
Date
This is a tricky one because you want to make a bold statement but at the same time, not look over the top. The perfect fit for this versatile occasion can be a watch like the Breguet Marine.
Travelling
Between flights and time-zone changes, the watch you wear needs to keep up. No matter where you go, you should arrive in style. This type of watch is not only for business trips but also for vacations and family holidays. Another factor is to not exaggerate your accessories while travelling, so a simple and elegant watch will fit the bill. A great example of it is the Girard Perregaux 1966 WW.TC
