The 5 New Classic Watches We Love At Watches & Wonders 2020
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Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Master Control Calendar
Launched in 1992, Master Control has remained popular thanks to its modern features (a silicon escapement; an extended power reserve, etc) and clean design, which is inspired by the round watches popularised in the ’50s that—let’s face it—go with anything and everything.
For Watches & Wonders 2020, the watchmaker added a new pink gold alloy to the collection, dubbed Le Grand Rose gold, and has upped each watch’s power reserve to a convenient 70 hours. Outstanding!
Montblanc’s 1858 Split Second Chronograph
This year, the brand has unveiled an updated version of this unusual timepiece, which comes with a combination telemeter/tachymeter scale, and now with a blue Grand Feu enamel dial and titanium case (last year’s model came with a black lacquer dial and bronze case).
The watch’s two chronograph hands are an eye-catching beige and red, while the start, stop, and reset functions are operated via a single pusher, set at two o’clock. Easy-peasy.
Baume & Mercier’s Clifton Baumatic Date
Traditional and timeless, this year’s new 39mm and 40mm Clifton Baumatic Dates are available in three easy-to-wear versions: steel, two-tone and 18-karat rose gold.
Choose from an alligator or steel bracelet, as well as a grey lacquer or white porcelain dial.
Cartier’s No.14 Bis Santos-Dumont
A handsome yellow gold bezel is fitted onto a stainless steel case, which frames a moody slate-grey dial that pops against a blue spinel that sits on top of the watch’s winding crown.
Limited to 500 pieces, this commemorative timepiece celebrates Santos-Dumont’s flight in his “No.14 Bis” plane, which was the first 220-metre journey verified by an official organisation. Bravo!
Vacheron Constantin Fiftysix Complete Calendar
Inspired by the very first water-resistant automatic watch created by the brand in 1956, this year a 40mm pink gold case beautifully complements a sepia brown-toned dial and brown calfskin leather strap.
One of two new Fiftysix releases, this complete calendar features Arabic numerals and gold hour-markers that are coated in luminescent material, so that the hands hands are visible in the dark.
