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BIG HITTER
TheReverso, an art-
deco masterpiece,
wasbornonthepolo
fields of the British
Raj–youmight
even call it the first
sports watch. While
the original design
protected the glass
from stray mallets by
allowing the metal
case back to be
flipped to the front,
this update reveals
aseconddialwitha
different time zone,
plus a handsome
strap by Argentine
bootmaker Casa
Fagliano. Evidence, if
needed, that it really
is hip to be square.
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Reverso Classic
Large Duoface Small
Seconds$13,00002
PEDIGREE TICKER
Watch snobs consider
Abraham-Louis
Breguettobethe
grandaddy of modern
horology – and this
Classique is proof
of why, after nearly
three centuries, his
houseisstillking.The
extra-trim mechanics
and “guilloché” dial
–theface’sintricate
hand-engraving – all
servetolendita
pared-back charm.
With its bona fide
classical lineage, this
watch will make the
perfect partner to
your Savile Row best.
Breguet Classique
5157 Extra-Thin
$24,10003
SQUARE ROUTE
Making its debut in
1969, the Monaco
was the first
square, water-
resistant automatic
chronograph. But its
popularity exploded
two years later, when
Steve McQueen
insisted on wearing
it during filming for
the iconic racing
movieLe Mansin
1971. This re-edition
isafaithfultribute
to the original, right
down to the crown
positioned on the left.
If it’s good enough for
McQueen...
TAG Heuer Monaco
Calibre 11$765004
BLUE STEEL
TheBlackBayis
the masterstroke
behind Tudor’s
meteoric renaissance,
winning universal
plaudits for the brand
since its 2012 launch.
Itsboldyetelegant
heritage design is
thetemplatefor
aseriesofwell-
executed models,
including this
year’s blue-face
41mm.Alustrous
polish and alluring
aqua dial make it
equally suitable for
boardroom or bar.
Tudor Heritage Black
Bay 41$354005
VINTAGE CLASSIC
TheSeamaster, one
of the watch world’s
bona fide classics,
celebrated its 70th
birthday this year. To
mark the occasion,
Omega brought out
this vintage stunner
that nails all the
period details from
the notched crown to
the leaf-style hands
in 18k white gold
and the distinctive
old-school font. An
understated beauty.
OMEGA Seamaster
1 948 Central
Seconds$827506
EASTERN PROMISE
Since 1960, Tokyo’s
favourite watchmaker
hasbeencrafting
timepieces to rival
the likes of Rolex
and Omega under
its high-end marque,
Grand Seiko. This
special edition
celebrates the 20th
anniversary of its
9S calibre, with
precision Japanese
engineering,
durability and
enduring elegance
writtenintoitsDNA.
It’s already a classic
in the making.
Grand Seiko Calibre
9S Hi-Beat Special
$9100DIAL IT IN
“A s y m m e t r i c a l
dial will never age,”
says jeweller
Sandy Madhvani.
“But make it a dark,
leather strap”05
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