Gorgeous Watches to Invest In Now

Bremont Project Possible

Limited to 300 pieces, Bremont’s model commemorates the ultimate mountaineering feat: Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja MBE’s summiting the planet’s 14 tallest mountains in less than 7 months, thus cementing his place in mountaineering history. The back of the titanium and bronze watch has an open case, displaying the rotor which details the heights of each of the 14 mountains in the order that Nims summitted them.

£4,995, bremont.com

Bucherer Patravi ScubaTec Black Manta

Carl F. Bucherer’s diver’s watch is a true action hero. Water resistant for up to 500m, it’s a piece to accompany you on your every adventure, whether underwater or above ground, and works just as well as an everyday timepiece. What’s more, the rubber strap is sustainably crafted from fabric made of 100% recycled plastic bottles removed from the ocean, completing the watch’s sporty, elegant look.

£5,500, bucherer.com

TAG Heuer Connected

Ideal for athletes, the third-generation TAG Heuer Connected watch marries refinement and functionality, offering wearers the option of tracking their fitness goals through the watch’s built-in GPS and heart-rate monitor. When paired with the TAG Heuer Sports app, it provides detailed tracking for golf, running, cycling, walking, fitness and other sports sessions.

£1,950, tagheuer.com

Briston Clubmaster Traveler Worldtime

A watch for a true globetrotter, the Worldtime lives up to its name with a distinct design that incorporates the GMT function, featuring a watch face inscribed with 24 time zones – which means you can instantly know the time in 24 different cities. Perfect for adventurous types, the limited edition piece is also water-resistant for up to 100m.

£1,200, wolfandbadger.com

Audemars Piguet [Re]Master01

Recaliberated with the latest chronological technology, this elegant model of one of Audemars Piguet’s iconic watches features a yellow gold face with touches of rose gold in the hands and dials.

£54,400, audemarspiguet.com

Patek Philippe 5270J-001 Grand Complications

A classic of the exceptional Patek Philippe catalogue is now available cased in yellow gold for the very first time. A timeless model, traditional in design yet far from stuffy, it features a perpetual calendar displaying the time of day and moon phases, and is set off by a chocolate alligator strap.

£135,710, patek.com

La D de Dior Satine in steel, yellow gold, diamonds and tiger eye stone by Dior Watches 

Dior has reimagined its timeless La D de Dior design with a striking ‘tiger eye’ stone dial – an elegant contrast to the watch’s flexible steel bracelet. Also featuring a sumptuous yellow gold and diamond-set bezel, this timepiece is certainly one to get your hands on this season.

£6,750, dior.com

Cartier Maillon de Cartier

The Maillon de Cartier is a delicate model on a twisting chain-link bracelet, as much a beautiful statement jewellery piece as it is a watch.

£29,500, cartier.co.uk

Zenith Pilot Type 20 Blueprint

Remaining true to the legacy of Zenith’s Pilot watch, the Pilot Type 20 Blueprint, a limited edition of 250 pieces, features an oversized steel case, an large ‘onion’ shaped crown (allowing the time to be adjusted even while wearing flight gloves) and a blue calfskin leather strap, as a nod of appreciation to the classic shearling leather flight jacket.

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Reservoir Tiefenmesser Bronze Bracelet Plume

A tailor-made strap for the Reservoir Tiefenmesser Bronze Plume watch comes from the exciting new collaboration with Reservoir Watches and French Plumassier workshop Atelier M. Marceau. The bracelet itself is designed from hand-braided and ethically-sourced rooster feathers, beautifully woven onto calfskin leather lining.

£4,350, reservoir-watch.com

Chaumet Joséphine Aigrette 

Named after Empress Joséphine, wife of Napoleon, Chaumet’s new watch captures all the elegance of her court and wardrobe, and the boldness with which she lived her life. It features a unique pear-shaped case in 18-carat gold, with a leather strap embellished with a brilliant-cut diamond aigrette. The watch boasts its own confident and unique style – just like Joséphine. Also available in white gold, or set with pavé diamonds.

£POA, chaumet.com

Dior Grand Soir Tigre

This beautiful limited-edition automatic watch (only 88 of them were made) is crafted from stainless steel, pink gold, marquise-cut diamonds and feathers, on a beige silk taffeta strap. Its evocative dial is perfect for 2022, which is the Chinese Year of the Tiger.

£POA, dior.com