Like a whispered secret in a room full of shouts, Patek Philippe’s latest dress watch in platinum is a masterclass in restraint. At 38mm, it’s a subtle evolution of the iconic reference 96, now housing a modern movement with a 65-hour power reserve. The rose gold opaline dial, paired with anthracite markers, is a love letter to purists—though not everyone in our team swooned. Still, it’s the kind of watch that makes you pause mid-conversation.
Chopard’s Quattro, with its four-barrel, 9-day power reserve, has always been a mechanical marvel. This year, it’s dressed in platinum and draped in a light blue dial that hums with understated confidence. The grained texture and hidden power reserve are like finding a hidden verse in a familiar song—unexpected but deeply satisfying.
Parmigiani’s Toric Perpetual Calendar is where minimalism meets mechanical poetry. The gold edition, with its harmonious color palette and streamlined calendar display, feels like wearing a sonnet on your wrist. Flip it over, and the movement’s gold bridges gleam like a hidden treasure—proof that less can indeed be more.
Vacheron Constantin’s Solaria isn’t just a watch; it’s a horological Big Bang. With 41 complications and 1,521 components, it’s the most complicated wristwatch ever made. Yet, somehow, it remains legible—a feat akin to fitting the entire Encyclopedia Britannica on a postage stamp without smudging the ink.
Rolex’s new Settimo bracelet is a sartorial surprise—supple, dressy, and dripping with vintage charm. Paired with the 1908 Perpetual, it’s like slipping into a tailored suit that somehow also feels like your favorite leather jacket. The concealed clasp is a visual knockout, though its lack of micro-adjustment might leave some wrists wanting.
