So, you have decided to definitely get a good Swiss watch and are ready to pay for them a rather big amount. But such purchases do not make on a whim! To make a good choice, you need to be aware of the watch fashion and the latest technology, as well as to understand the classification of numerous brands and manufactories. There is an easier option: spend a few minutes exploring our review, where you can find the best watch updates from different price categories.
Top Men's Swiss Watches
PATEK PHILIPPE Perpetual Calendar Ref. 5320G - perpetual calendar clock
The most interesting of the recent innovations Patek even hours, no one calls. This is a real perpetual calendar - perhaps with arrows. The chronometer mechanism is set up in such a way that it takes into account leapfrogging, a different number of days in months and can show the exact time and date for at least 100 years.
The idea itself is not new - this is the third incarnation of PP watches of the sample of the 40s. A vintage design of the novelty emphasizes the similarity of the “grandson” and “grandfather” to the maximum.
Pros:
- The status appearance is an elegant white gold case and an alligator strap with a gold clasp;
- Anti-scratch sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating;
- Day / Night indicator showing the phases of the moon;
- Inside - ultrathin mechanics with automatic winding;
- Sufficient power reserve (up to 45 hours);
- Ability to adjust the calendar, if necessary;
- The minimum error is -3 .. + 2 seconds per day;
- The perfect readability of the dial, even at high angles;
- Included are two caps - transparent with sapphire crystal and solid white gold, as on the case.
Minuses:
- The price starts from 6 million rubles.
OMEGA Seamaster Professional 300M - luxury "divers"
One of the most famous manufacturers of Swiss watches continues to expand its successful diving line. This year, the company introduced 14 variants of an “underwater” chronometer made of steel (with and without gold), as well as of titanium with tantalum elements.
Common for all models remained: a dial with engraved waves, a wide bezel with large indices and an additional crown that controls the helium valve.
Pros:
- Good power reserve, reaching 55 hours;
- Antimagnetic protection mechanism;
- The water resistance of the watch is up to 300 m (with the valve turned off it decreases to 50 m);
- Bright phosphor on hands and hour marks;
- Durable and durable ceramic bezel that does not scratch like metal;
- Transparent back cover through which you can see the work of mechanics.
Minuses:
- The little-changing design of this watch has already begun to pall;
- For many, a helium valve will be just an unnecessary complication.
TAG HEUER Monaco Bamford - sporty chic from a premium brand
This seemingly unusual watch is already dubbed the lightest wrist chronometers - and this is with their rather brutal appearance. They are made of titanium and composite material (carbon fiber with carbon fiber), so that, coupled with a small weight, new items can boast of even enviable strength.
And the matte black dial with contrasting windows of the stopwatch and timer, covered with blue phosphor, will make the watch look like an auto dashboard.
Pros:
- The crown "moved" to the left side of the case, which now does not interfere with the movements of the hand;
- Mechanism with automatic winding and sufficient power reserve (42 hours);
- Transparent to invisibility sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating;
- Buttons, crown and back cover are PVD-painted - a layer of paint on them is not erased or scratched;
- A good indicator of water resistance - up to 100 m.
Minuses:
- Limited edition - you can find this watch only from the manufacturer or the official representatives of the brand.
TISSOT V8 Automatic Chronograph - chronograph available
Accurate and functional watches - a rare combination of characteristics for an inexpensive model. The chronograph also boasts an informative dial with 3 additional counters (30-minute, 6-hour and stopwatch), plus a tachymeter scale on the bezel.
The model has a large body with a thickness of almost 1.5 cm and is available in several classic colors: blue, black, white and ivory.
Pros:
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal;
- Automatic movement with a power reserve of 45 hours without winding;
- A good indicator of water protection - up to 100 m;
- The successful location of chrono-counters that do not overload the dial and make it easy to read;
- The watch quietly transfers the fall without losing the accuracy of the movement;
- Transparent back cover;
- The price does not exceed 70 thousand rubles;
- 2 years warranty.
Minuses:
- The contrasting black bezel can get scratched over time, which will clearly catch the eye.
Top ladies watches
CHANEL Boy-Friend Squelette - premium fashion
Chanel is not only perfume and high fashion, but also a real Swiss watch manufacture, recognized even by those who, in principle, do not seriously consider fashion brands.
This year, the company introduced a skeleton watch in the spirit of a unisex - angular as a man, but not without elegance and charm.
The model received a unique Caliber 3, a dedicated second hand with its dial and a surprisingly slim case (8.4 mm).
Pros:
- 2 design options - with diamonds and without, plus a lacquer strap from alligator leather;
- High accuracy;
- An impressive power reserve - 55 hours, which is a big plus for the ladies' model with manual winding;
- The sapphire glass inside and outside makes the watch completely transparent;
- Fully manual assembly.
Minuses:
- You need to start the watch manually;
- A rather big price is 3-3.5 million rubles.
RADO DiaMaster Petite Seconde Automatic - the most practical
Another unisex watch, this time in the spirit of practical minimalism. The second hand here is also placed on a separate dial in the 6 o'clock zone, which allows you to immediately recognize the chronometer in the model, albeit with a somewhat reduced functionality.
The most interesting thing is hidden inside - the manufacturer used modern materials for the manufacture of the mechanism, which provided the watch with high accuracy and reliability.
Pros:
- Lightweight design;
- The case of plasma ceramics - looks like a metal, but more resistant to scratches;
- Sapphire crystal, coated on both sides with anti-reflective coating;
- Shock resistant mechanism;
- Large power reserve (80 hours);
- High accuracy, which allowed the model to obtain a COSC certificate;
- Water resistant at 50 m.
Minuses:
- Quite a large body, which is not suitable for every woman.
JAQUET DROZ Lady 8 Flower Automata - the most beautiful watch
Amazing, almost fabulous watch for beautiful ladies have the original complication in the form of a mechanical flower that opens over the dial. This part, of course, does not carry any functional load, but it looks fascinatingly beautiful.
Yes, the watch itself can be safely attributed to the objects of art: what are only fine patterns from nacre and enamel, sapphires, rubies and diamonds of unusual cut in the center of the flower and placer of diamonds.
Pros:
- Automatic winding;
- Sufficient, though not a record power reserve of 38 hours;
- You can “wake up” an automatic flower by simply pressing a button;
- The entire decoration (engraving, inlay), as well as the assembly, is done entirely by hand;
- Transparent covers and on the watch case, and on the machine, allowing you to see the work mechanisms.
Minuses:
- The watches are produced in microscopic editions (sometimes no more than 8 units);
- Fabulous prices - the most "unpretentious" watches from the collection will cost 7 million rubles.
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