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Watches

Watches


Buying a new watch can feel a bit like entering a new and rather daunting country, complete with its own language, history, and culture. Here are some selections that are classics. 

If you’re just starting out as an amateur watch collector, there are five different men’s timepiece categories you should build your collection around:

A dress watch – to complement black tie or other formal attire. Typically understated and elegant. 
A dive watch – to enhance your dive missions with practical and sometimes life-saving functions.  
A pilot watch (aviator watch) – originally for commercial or fighter pilots and a great choice for travelers. 
A tactical watch or a field watch – durable and high-functioning. Tactical watches are heavy-duty and serious. Field watches have a slightly retro aesthetic. 
Bonus: a racing watch (chronograph), a digital watch, or a pocket watch to complete your collection. All great options for men but not necessary essentials.


NEW WATCH ADDITIONS


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BLACK BAND WATCHES


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WATCHES – Carl F Bucherer MANERO FLYBACK

CASE – Diameter 43 mm Height 14.45 mm 18 K Rose gold 

Double-domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides 

Sapphire crystal case back,  Water resistance: to 30 m (3 atm).

MOVEMENT – Automatic CFB 1970 25 Jewels Diameter 30.40 mm 

Height 7.90 mm

FUNCTIONS – Power reserve 42 hours Chronograph Date Hour Minute Small seconds Flyback

STRAP – Louisiana alligator leather,  18 K Rose gold pin buckle


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WATCHES – GLASHUTTE Senator Observer Grey Dial Automatic

Silver-tone stainless steel case with a black alligator leather strap. Fixed silver-tone stainless steel bezel. Grey dial with silver-toned spade-shaped hands and Arabic numeral hour markers. Minute markers around the outer rim.

Dial Type: Analog. Date display at the 6 o’clock position. Two – 60 second and power reserve subdials.

Glashutte Calibre 100-14 Automatic movement, containing 60 Jewels, bitting at 28800 vph, and has a power reserve of approximately 55 hours.

Scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Transparent case back.

Round case shape, case size: 44 mm, case thickness: 12 mm. Deployment clasp. Water resistant at 50 meters / 165 feet. Functions: big date, hour, minute, small second, power reserve indicator. Senator Observer Series.


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Glashütte Original

Glashütte Original is one of the oldest German Watchmakers known for its quality and precision.

The brand supports young talent, through their watching making school that teaches students the traditional craft.


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Watches – Bell & Ross WW1 Swiss-Automatic

Bell & Ross WW1 – Grande Date 45mm BR WW1-96t


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Watches – IWC Portugieser Automatic

Silver-tone stainless steel case with a black (alligator) leather strap.

Fixed silver-tone stainless steel bezel.

Blue dial with silver-tone hands and Arabic numeral hour markers.

Minute markers around the outer rim. Dial

IWC Calibre 52010 automatic movement with a 168-hour power reserve.

Scratch resistant sapphire crystal.

Case size: 42.3 mm, case thickness: 14.2 mm. Band width: 22 mm.

Deployment with push button release clasp. Water resistant at 30 meters / 100 feet.

Functions: date, hour, minute, second, power reserve.


Glashutte Senator Chronograph Panorama Date

Chronograph with 12 hours display, 30 minutes display, stop second, flyback

Power reserve display small second (off-centre) second stop Panorama Date hour and minute (central).

Stainless steel, crown with double G-logo, screwed case back, waterproof up to 10 bar.

Diameter: 42.00 mm, height: 14.60 mm.

Varnished black, Roman/Arabic numerals, inlaid with Super-LumiNova, hands inlaid with Super-LumiNova.

Calfskin leather strap black, fold fastener stainless steel.


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Cartier W6920052 Ballon Bleu Black Dial and Leather Strap Chronograph Automatic Men’s Watch

Stainless steel Strap. stainless steel case. stainless steel bezel.

Dial with Silver hands and Roman Numerals hour markers.

Round stainless steel case 47.0 mm in diameter, 15 mm thick.
Fluted 18k crown set with the blue spinel cabochon.

Fluted 18k crown set with the blue spinel cabochon.
Exhibition transparent case back.

Black guilloche dial with painted roman numerals.
Steel sword shape hands.

Date calendar at 9 o’clock.

Two sub-dials – 30 minutes and 60 seconds. Minute markers around the outer rim.

Quartz movement. mineral crystal.

44mmx 44mmx 14.8mm case.

30 meters water resistant.


SPORT / BEACH WATCHES


Cartier Santos De Cartier Chronograph

Santos watch, extra large model, chronograph mechanical movement with automatic winding, calibre 1904 CH MC.

Steel case, ADLC bezel, 7-sided crown set with a faceted black synthetic spinel, satin-brushed silvered dial, black steel sword-shaped hands with luminescent material, sapphire crystal.

First bracelet in rubber, second in black leather, with steel folding buckle.

Both bracelets are fitted with the “QuickSwitch” interchangeability system. Case width: 43.3 mm, case thickness: 12.5 mm. Water-resistant to 10 bar (approx. 100 meters).

From the timeless Santos to the ethereal Ballon Bleu to the exquisite Maillon, Cartier has created a plethora of original fine watches over the years. Discover the exceptional timepieces that stand for elegance, beauty, and precision.

Dial: Silver
Case material: Stainless Steel
Case size: 43 mm
Movement: Automatic
Functions: Chronograph And Date
Power reserve: 48 hours
Water resistance: 10 bar (100 meters)
Glass: Sapphire Crystal With Anti-Reflective Treatment
Strap type: Rubber


Aquanaut Rose Gold Men´s 42.2 mm – 5968R

42,2 mm, 18k rose gold with brown rubber strap, self-winding manufacture caliber CH 28‑520 C with date display and chronograph function

Material – 18k rose gold
Diameter in mm – 42.2 mm
Height – 11,9 mm
Case back – sapphire crystal case back
Watch glass – sapphire crystal
Bezel material – rose gold
Water resistance – 12 bar


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Glashutte Original SeaQ Panorama-Date Automatic Black Dial Mens Watch Band

Diameter 43.20 mm 

Brushed & polished 18kt rose gold case.

Black galvanic dial with a sunray finish.
Polished hands with luminous fill.

Applied polished hour markers with luminous fill.

Fine printed minute/seconds track.

Panorama date window located at 4 o’clock.

Glashutte Original caliber 36-13, beats at 28,800 vph, contains 41 jewels & has an approximate power reserve of 100 hours.


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WATCHES – PATRAVI SCUBATEC

Diameter 44.60 mm 

Height 13.45 mm Stainless steel 

Stainless steel/ceramic frame 

Ceramic bezel Automatic helium valve 

Screw-down crown 

Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides,  

Water resistance: to 500m (50 atm).

Rubber,  Stainless steel diver’s clasp


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WATCHES – JAEGER-LECOULTRE POLARIS DATE MENS WATCH

The black dial equipped with a date window, as well as elongated numerals, hour markers and baton hands, all coated with a white luminescent finish.

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date Men’s Watch provides a contemporary take on the Grande Maison tradition.

This high performance timepiece is automatic and water resistant to 200 meters.

A textured black rubber strap with three-fold buckle adds to the athletic styling, while a stylized engraving of a diving helmet on the back of the 42mm stainless steel case pays tribute to the 1968 model.


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Yacht-Master Automatic Black Dial 18kt Everose Gold Black Rubber Strap Men’s Watch

18kt everose gold case with a black rubber strap.

Bi-directional rotating time-lapse black cerachrom top ring 18kt everose gold bezel.

Black dial with luminous everose gold Mercedes-logo, sword, and Breguet-style shape hands and dot hour markers.

Dial Type: Analog. Luminescent hands and markers.

Date display at the 3 o’clock position.

48-hour power reserve.

Scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Screw down crown.

Case size: 40 mm. Fold over oysterlock clasp.

Water resistant at 100 meters / 330 feet.

Functions: date, hour, minute, second, chronometer.


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Watches – IWC Aquatimer Automatic Expedition Jacques-Yves Cousteau Blue Dial Men’s Watch

Stainless steel case with a black rubber strap.

Fixed stainless steel bezel. Blue dial with luminous silver-tone hands and index hour markers.

Luminescent hands and markers.

Date display at the 3 o’clock position. IWC calibre 30120 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve.

Scratch resistant sapphire crystal.

Screw down crown. Solid case back.

Case size: 42 mm. Round case shape.

Tang clasp.

Water resistant at 30 meters / 100 feet.

Functions: date, hour, minute, second.


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Watches – Breitlang – Superocean Héritage Chronograph Steel & Gold, 44mm, Chronograph

Created in 1957 for professional & military divers.

Combining high-tech design with a vintage twist, the Superocean Héritage Chronograph 44 in steel & gold display numbers on the bezel distinguishing it from other models in the collection.

With black 44mm diameter dial featuring tone-on-tone counters, this striking piece embodies Breitling’s spirit of adventure and performance.


Breitlang Superocean Heritage B01 Chronograph

Created in 1957 for professional & military divers.

Cool and contemporary with a vintage twist, the Superocean Heritage B01 Chronograph 44 is a state-of-the-art dive watch, water-resistant to an impressive 20 bar (200 meters).

A robust 44-mm stainless steel case equipped with a unidirectional ratcheted bezel, together with a black Ocean Classic rubber strap, make it the ideal watch for the modern diver.

Black sub-dials on a blue dial give depth and contrast to this stylish COSC-certified piece housing Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01, a chronograph movement with a power reserve of approximately 70 hour


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OMEGA Speedmaster Racing Automatic Chronograph Black Dial Stainless Steel Men’s Watch

Stainless steel case with a black rubber strap.

Fixed black aluminum-filled bezel showing tachymeter markings.

Black dial with silver-tone hands and stick hour markers.

Dial Type: Analog. Luminescent hands and markers.

Chronograph – three sub-dials displaying: 60 second, 30 minute and 12 hour.

Automatic movement with 52-hour power reserve.

Scratch resistant sapphire crystal.

Solid case back. Case diameter: 40 mm.

Round case shape. Deployment clasp with push button.

Water resistant at 100 meters / 330 feet.

Functions: chronograph, date, hour, minute, second.


FABRIC BAND WATCHES


Polaris Chronograph 42mm Watch

The Polaris Chronograph features a superb signature dial in lacquered grey.

From the lightest to the darkest, the gradation of multiple nuances is achieved thanks to a process that consists of applying almost 40 layers of varnish followed by colored and transparent lacquer to the dial before the final step: polishing.

In its 42 mm steel case, the dial has three levels of finishing: an internal opaline bezel, a grained circle for the hours and indexes, as well as a sunray-brushed center.

Perfectly legible, the chronograph stands out for its iconic attributes: central second, tachymeter and 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock.

Highlighting the Maison’s watchmaking expertise, its Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 761 features an integrated chronograph mechanism, equipped with a column-wheel with vertical clutch.

CASE
Stainless steel
Diameter: 42 MM
STRAP
Two straps included with the watch:
Canvas, Beige
Rubber
BUCKLE
Double Folding Buckle
Stainless steel
Buckle width: 20mm


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Ulysse Nardin Diver 42mm Watch

The case of each Ulysse Nardin timepiece is individually numbered on the side.

Diver 42mm has an unexpected vintage look, with an uncluttered dial design, touches of retro beige.

The GPS coordinates of the manufacture adorn the dial.

Diver 42mm is presented on a sailcloth strap with a stainless steel pin buckle.

CASE – Stainless Steel
GLASS – Sapphire
MECHANISM – Self winding
DIMENSIONS – Diameter 42 mm


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BLANCPAIN FIFTY FATHOMS METEOR AUTOMATIC 43MM

For a luxury watch you can wear every day.

tThis Blancpain watch offers a sport stainless steel case, black ceramic bezel, and a strap made from sturdy sail canvas.

Inside, you’ll find a Blancpain calibre 1315 automatic movement with an 120-hour power reserve.


BROWN BAND WATCHES


A. LANGE & SÖHNE 1815 UP/DOWN 234.032

The sublimely perfect four-hand 1815 UP/DOWN with a power-reserve indicator reflects the A. Lange & Söhne style in its purest form.

The number 1815 in its name refers to the birth year of the founder of Saxon precision watchmaking, Ferdinand A. Lange – its design is inspired by his legendary pocket watches.

Just like the UP/DOWN power-reserve indicator, the blued hands, the recessed central segment, the Arabic numerals and the railway-track minute scale were inspired by historic pocket watches.

A top-mounted wheel train on the caseback side of the movement and two additional screwed gold chatons are manifestations of the mainspring barrel that was enlarged in comparison with the 1815 and delivers power for three days.

Patent No. 9349 was granted to A. Lange & Söhne on 18 May 1879. The subject was a “device in pocket watches for recognising whether the watch is wound or unwound and for indicating how much time remains before it reaches the totally unwound state.”

This was the official moment of birth of Lange’s characteristic UP/DOWN power-reserve indicator. The name suffix of the 1815 UP/DOWN makes this clear.


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WATCHES – CARL F BUCHERER – MANERO FLYBACK

The Manero Flyback is a classic example of the Manero family, but as a typical Carl F. Bucherer timepiece, it has something distinctly unique to offer watch lovers: the sophisticated CFB 1970 chronograph movement with flyback function.

18 K rose gold

Double-domed sapphire crystal with anti- reflective coating on both sides

Caseback with sapphire crystalWater-resistant to 30 m (3 atm)

Diameter 43 mmHeight 14.45 mm


Glashutte Senator Chronometer

Manual winding movement.

Second second stop

Panorama Date Hour and minute day/night indicator.

Polished/satin-brushed red gold, sapphire crystals front and back, water resistant to 5 bar.

Diameter: 42.00 mm, height: 12.47 mm.

Silver-grained lacquer, laser-engraved numerals and indexes.

Louisiana Alligator leather strap dark brown, red gold pin buckle


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Watches – Panerai Luminor 8 Days

The Luminor watch is an iconic piece from Panerai that has been spruced up over time yet always stayed true to its roots with their original marine watch designs.

Sometimes that vintage look is actually the latest look. This, of course, rings true with the Panerai Luminor Marina watch.

With the release of the new Panerai Luminor 8 Days (model number PAM00590), Panerai has breathed new life into a look that is otherwise considered vintage and dated.


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Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph

From Jaeger LeCoultre, one of the greatest of the Swiss watchmaking houses, the Polaris is an understated and individual watch.

In a case of sleek stainless steel, it has a contrast black dial with luminescent applied hands and indices, as well as a power reserve of 38 hours.

As with all Jaeger-LeCoultre timepieces, my expectations for the JLC Polaris Chronograph were not only high but they were also quickly met, and quite possibly exceeded.

This particular reference number 9022450 is particularly eye-catching with its beautifully finished movement which can be seen through the transparent case back.


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Watches – Bell & Ross

Luxury French brand, Bell & Ross is headed by Bruno Belamich and Carlos A. Rosillo.

Launched in 1992, the design influences of these watches include Aircraft instruments.

Most noted about this fine watch company is the square shaping that frames many of its watches’ faces.

Its aesthetic boasts modern influence and can be identified by its sporty and athletic references.


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Panerai Radiomir

Silver-tone stainless steel case with a brown leather strap.

Fixed bezel.

Matte black dial with index-Arabic numerals hour markers.

Dial Type: Analog. Luminescent hands and markers.

Panerai Calibre P.6000 hand wind movement with a 72-hour power reserve. Scratch resistant sapphire crystal.

Cushion case shape. Case size: 45 mm.

Water resistant at 100 meters / 330 feet.

Functions: hour, minute.


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Panerai Radiomir California 3 Days Black Dial Men’s Watch

Silver-tone stainless steel case with a light brown leather strap.

Fixed silver-tone stainless steel bezel. Black dial with luminous hands and Arabic and Roman numeral hour markers.

Minute markers around the outer rim. Dial Type: Analog.

Panerai Calibre P.3000 hand wind movement with a 72-hour power reserve.

Scratch resistant sapphire crystal.

Screw down crown. Skeleton case back.

Round case shape. Case size: 47 mm.

Stainless steel tang clasp.

Water resistant at 100 meters / 330 feet.

Functions: hour, minute. Luxury watch style.


Glashutte Original Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date Mens Watch

Brushed stainless steel case with polished finished bevelled corners & bezel.

Varnished grey graduating to black (tobacco colored undertones) dial with a fine sunray finish.

Slightly stepped-down sub-dials with a very fine concentric circle pattern finish.

Polished white gold hands, the hour & minute hands with luminous fill.

Applied applique polished white gold indexes & luminous dot hour markers.

Fine printed minute/seconds & seconds-fractions track on dial perimeter.

Panorama Date: over-sized 2-disc date window located above the 6 o’clock position.

Small seconds sub-dial located at the 9 o’clock position.

Power reserve indicator window located inside the small seconds sub-dial at the 9 o’clock position.


BRACELET WATCHES


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JAEGER-LECOULTREPOLARIS CHRONOGRAPH

Masculine and refined, the Polaris Chronograph watch in steel bears a nuanced blue face that balances perfectly with its steel strap.

With its chronograph function, it is the ideal timepiece for motorsports connoisseurs.

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris takes inspiration from the legendary 1968 Memovox Polaris, a watch with an iconic function at its heart to notify divers when it was time to surface through an alarm.

Case Size: 42 mm diameter
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Movement: Automatic
Water Resistance: 100 meters
Strap/Bracelet Material: Stainless Steel


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Brushed & polished stainless steel case.

Blue galvanic dial with a sunray finish.

Polished hands with luminous fill.

Applied polished hour markers with luminous fill.

Fine printed minute/seconds track. Panorama date window located at 4 o’clock.

Glashutte Original caliber 36-13, beats at 28,800 vph, contains 41 jewels & has an approximate power reserve of 100 hours.

Case Materials: Stainless Steel
Case Size: 43.20 mm
Crystal: Sapphire Crystal
Case Description: Blue Rotating Bezel, Sapphire Crystal Case Back
Power Reserve: 100 Hours
Water-Resistance: 30 Bar
Strap: Stainless Steel


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CARL F. BUCHERER Patravi Scubatec Automatic Men’s Watch

Silver-tone stainless steel case with a silver-tone stainless steel bracelet.

Uni-directional rotating black and blue (Batman) ceramic bezel.

Black dial with silver-tone hands and index hour markers.

Dial Type: Analog. Luminescent hands and markers.

Date display at the 3 o’clock position. Carl F. Bucherer Calibre CFB 1950.1 automatic movement with a 38-hour power reserve.

Scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Screw down crown.

Round case shape, case size: 44.60 mm, case thickness: 13.45 mm.

Deployment with push button release clasp. Water resistant at 500 meters / 1650 feet.


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Watches – Submariner Automatic Black Dial Men’s Watch

Stainless steel case with a stainless steel Rolex oyster bracelet.

Unidirectional stainless steel bezel with a black Cerachrom top ring.

Black dial with luminous Mercedes-logo, sword, and Breguet-style shape hands and dot hour markers.

Minute markers around the outer rim.

Dial Type: Analog.

Luminescent hands and markers.

Automatic movement with a 48-hour power reserve.

Scratch resistant sapphire crystal.

Solid case back. Case diameter: 40 mm.

Case thickness: 13 mm. Round case shape.

Bracelet width: 19.5 mm. Oyster clasp.

Water resistant at 300 meters/ 1000 feet.

Functions: hour, minute, second.


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Glashutte Senator Observer Automatic Men’s Watch

Stainless steel case with a stainless steel bracelet.

Fixed bezel.

Black dial with white gold hands and Arabic numeral hour markers.

Dial Type: Analog. Luminescent hands and markers.

Two – 60 second and power reserve. Glashutte Calibre 100-14 automatic movement with about 55 hours of power reserve.

Scratch resistant sapphire crystal.

Skeleton transparent exhibition see through case back.

Case size: 44 mm.

Case thickness: 12 mm. Round case shape.

Deployment with push button clasp.

Water resistant at 50 meters / 165 feet.

Functions: date, hour, minute, second, power reserve.


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VACHERON CONSTANTIN Fiftysix Automatic Blue Dial Men’s Watch

Silver-tone stainless steel case with a silver-tone stainless steel bracelet.

Fixed silver-tone stainless steel bezel. Blue dial with silver-tone hands and Arabic numeral and index hour markers.

Minute markers around the outer rim.

Dial Type: Analog. Luminescent hands and markers.

Vacheron Constantin Calibre 1326 automatic movement with a 48-hour power reserve.

Scratch resistant sapphire crystal.

Pull / push crown. Transparent case back.

Round case shape, case size: 40 mm, case thickness: 9.60 mm.

Water resistant at 30 meters / 100 feet.

Functions: date, hour, minute, second.