2018 was an interesting year, it was long and crazy that’s for sure. But, this year also brought with it many surprises and great projects, including a range of spectacular men’s watches. Stylish designs rolled out from the best brands to the hands of enthusiasts and lucky collectors.
Here is a list of the most eye-popping designs and groundbreaking mechanics from names like Raymond Weil, Baume & Mercier, IWC, and more, including limited edition pieces.
Oris Big Crown Pointer Date
Coming with polished sides, brushed lugs and clear dial markers. Topping the blue dial with shock-resistant sapphire glass, and finishing the design with a stylish leather strap. Combining vintage personality with modern dynamics, the Big Crown Pointer Date is a favorite.
Tango 300 Marshall Amplification Limited Edition
A new music collaboration as part of RAYMOND WEIL’s ‘Music Icons’ Series, the Marshall Amplification Limited Edition tango pays tribute to the iconic amplifier and speaker cabinet, renowned for being used by the most iconic musicians of all time. This exclusive watch pays homage to the distinctive style and appeal of Marshall, playing on generous volumes to delightful effect.
Measuring 43mm in diameter, the limited edition timepiece is generously proportioned, revealing a bold, masculine aesthetic, whilst maintaining the timeless appeal of its product designs. With only 1,000 pieces available, the new Marshall Limited Edition represents another powerful performance from the watch brand synonymous with the musical universe.
IWC Tribute to Pallweber Edition “150 Years”
The IWC Tribute to Pallweber Edition “150 Years” (Ref.IW505001/IW505002/IW505003) is the first-ever IWC wristwatch with a jumping numeral module. Just like the historic Pallweber pocket watches, which were made in Schaffhausen back in 1884, it displays the hours and minutes using large numerals on rotating discs.
Schaffhausen, 15 January 2018 – IWC Schaffhausen is turning 150. To celebrate this milestone, the company unveiled a special jubilee collection comprised of a total of 29 limited-edition models from the Portugieser, Portofino, Pilot’s Watch and Da Vinci families.
To mark this occasion, IWC is also launching its first-ever wristwatches to feature the original digital hours and minute display as it appeared on the Pallweber pocket watches back in 1884. The one aesthetic element all these timepieces share is their imprinted dial in white or blue, an effect that is achieved by a process of applying several layers of lacquer, reminiscent of heritage enameled finishes.
Breitling Navitimer 8 Chronograph 43
The Navitimer 8 B01 Chronograph 43 is powered by the in-house Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01. The self-winding 43 mm watch has a ratchet-wheel chronograph with vertical coupling and an impressive power reserve of more than 70 hours. The display features 30-minute and 12-hour counters as well as a date window.
The highlight of this new range, the Navitimer 8 B01 Chronograph 43, is available in steel with a black or blue dial, or in 18k red gold with a bronze dial, each with the distinctive design elements of contrasting sub-dials. Presented on a steel bracelet or on an alligator leather strap, the COSC-certified chronometer features a transparent sapphire caseback.
Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic
A sophisticated gentleman’s wristwatch, the Clifton Baumatic 10436 is an automatic date watch for men, manufactured with in-house mechanical self-winding movement. Its balanced aesthetic pairs a timeless black alligator strap with a white dial, featuring both hour and minute time markers and the iconic date aperture at 3 o’clock. The steel case is finished with a transparent sapphire case back, through which the COSC automatic movement can be observed.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra-Thin Moon
With a classic, understated design, the Master Ultra Thin Date pink gold watch, equipped with an automatic movement, combines elegance and timeless design. It will seduce admirers of pure lines seeking a highly refined and discreet timepiece.
Vincero Chrono S Rose Gold 40
This new masterpiece hosts a 43mm rose gold case of 316L surgical grade stainless steel. Featuring a black dial and an interchangeable strap of top-grain Italian leather. Under the skin is Citizen Miyota Quartz movement. On the caseback is a showcase of smooth Italian marble along with the following engraving: “Veni. Vidi. Vici,” a bold statement for a bold watch.
Christopher Ward C65 Trident Bronze SH21 Limited Edition
A classic 1960s dive watch aesthetic, underpinned by the finest modern-day engineering; a uniquely patinating bronze case and bezel; and the technical achievement that is a hand-wound version of Calibre SH21, our in-house movement complete with 120 hours of chronometer-certified timekeeping.
This 150-piece limited edition is a seamless cohesion of the old and new – and all in a case that will become unique to its wearer over time.
Breitling x MR PORTER Navitimer Aviator 8
Breitling has partnered with MR PORTER to offer a curated selection of 31 timepieces beginning with a limited edition watch from the new Navitimer 8 collection. Limited to 1000 pieces.
Featuring an elegant silver dial and anthracite contrasting chronograph with small seconds subdials. The cutting¬edge movement is visible through a transparent sapphire caseback, while a distinctive satin¬brushed bezel includes indexes and Arabic numerals in addition to its practical pointer. The watch is presented on a brown leather strap.
Hamilton Men’s HML-H70575733 Khaki Field Black Dial Watch
The Hamilton Khaki Field Black Dial Watch hosts Swiss automatic movement under its black PVD titanium 42mm case. Featuring a steadfast sapphire crystal, as well as a strong canvas strap, a sleek, sturdy and stylish design ready for any action.
