With our stylish selection of watches, even reading the wintertime becomes a celebration! It’s high time to enjoy those extra dark hours with a timepiece as cool as winter itself.
Text and Compilation: Anja Van Der Borght
For Ladies and Gentlemen
To mark the 70th anniversary of the Conquest collection, Longines expands the new generation of Conquest – introduced last year – with automatic watches in a wide range of colors, materials, and sizes: 30mm, 34mm, and 38mm for the three-hand versions, and 42mm for the chronographs. The silicon balance spring and new anti-magnetic components ensure even greater precision. €2,300.
From the Silver Screen to Reality
The Hamilton 42mm Khaki Field Murph made its debut as a prop in Interstellar (2014) and became so popular among movie fans that it was released as a watch in 2019. After the 38mm version in 2022, Hamilton now builds on the Murph line-up’s success with two new 38mm variants, offering an 80-hour power reserve. Price: €1,075 for the steel bracelet, €995 for leather.
Every Microsecond Counts
Omega resumes its role as the Official Timekeeper of the America’s Cup in Barcelona and celebrates the 37th edition of the elite sailing competition with a new version of the Seamaster Diver 300M. The Seamaster Diver 300M America’s Cup (42mm), made of steel and certified as a Master Chronometer, stands out with its blue ceramic regatta scale and a central second hand featuring a counterweight shaped like the America’s Cup trophy. €7,200.
Time in Stardust
In 1986, Corum made history with the first meteorite watches. This year, the avant-garde watch brand introduces the Corum Admiral 42 Meteorite in steel, featuring a dial cut from a meteorite over four billion years old, sourced from Sweden. Each dial, recognizable by the Widmanstätten patterns characteristic of meteorite, is unique and available in its natural grey color or blue-tinted using the latest technologies. The automatic movement offers a power reserve of over 40 hours. €8,400.
A First
Breitling celebrates its 140th anniversary with the exclusive debut of its first-ever chronograph with a perpetual calendar. The Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar 140th Anniversary (43mm) features a black slide rule on a striking 18 kt red gold dial. Each limited edition comes in a luxurious, suede-lined wooden watch box, customizable for up to three timepieces. Limited to 140 pieces. €55,000.
Magical Malachite
The Classic Moonphase Manufacture Malachite (40mm) by Frederique Constant combines the classic elegance of white gold with the mineral beauty of genuine malachite. The green dial gives the watch a striking appearance, while the automatic in-house movement with moonphase adds a touch of romance. €29,995.
Classy Combination
Rolex also embraces green with this automatic Oyster Perpetual Day-Date (36mm) in yellow gold. The bright green dial features diamond indices and a diamond-set bezel. Price upon request.
Tour de France
Longing for the great cycling races? Tissot reveals two new special quartz editions (40mm): the PR100 Tour de France and the PR100 La Vuelta a España. For these special editions, the popular PR100 features a 316L stainless steel case. The black, textured dials are reminiscent of the race asphalt, with a second hand shaped like a bicycle – in yellow for the Tour de France and red for La Vuelta. The chronograph hands and small seconds perfectly match the steel case. Available with two interchangeable straps: a steel bracelet with a three-row design and a butterfly clasp, and a black bi-material strap inspired by bicycle handlebars, in the colors of the Tour de France or La Vuelta. €495.
(Yellow) Gold Rush
Tudor embraces the trend of yellow gold and full gold bracelets with its popular Black Bay 58, now in 18-carat yellow gold with a satin finish, an open case back (39mm), and a solid gold bracelet complete with a convenient ‘T-fit’ clasp. Automatic movement. €32,500.
Tortoise Shape
Cartier reinterprets one of its oldest designs with the Cartier Privé Tortue in yellow gold (41.4mm x 32.9mm), the third watch design by Louis Cartier. The timepiece with automatic movement is limited to just 200 numbered pieces. Retail price: €27,900.
