TIMED TO PERFECTION

A round-up of ten outstanding timepieces from the Watches and Wonders exhibition held in Geneva this year

- VARUN GODINHO

Rolex

Oyster Perpetual 

There were so many major announcements from Rolex at Watches and Wonders this year that it was genuinely difficult to decide which one warranted the most attention. Was it the all-new Perpetual Collection with the very classy Perpetual 1908 model, or the 40mm GMT-Master II statement pieces in yellow gold and Rolesor (both offered with a jubilee bracelet)? Surely, there’s no overlooking the Daytona, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year and has introduced a new calibre – the 4131 – after a gap of nearly 23 years, or even the ultralight titanium Yacht-Master. But we’re going to perhaps go against the grain here and select the new Oyster Perpetual (available in 31mm, 36mm and 41mm) with colourful dials that showcase a playful side to Rolex as our favourite. It has a selection of bubbles in five colours – candy pink, turquoise blue, yellow, coral red, and green. The 31mm features the calibre 2232 and the other two versions have the calibre 3230 – both of which are Superlative Chronometer-certified calibres. This is fun and serious watchmaking all rolled into one package – we’re happy with our choice.

Vacheron Constantin 

Overseas Moon Phase Retrograde Date