In collaboration with MR PORTER, we’re proud to present to you our favourite timepieces for the week curated from their extensive roster. Check them all out here.
An altogether utilitarian look combined with a distinct military feel with a dash of infamy with the iconic square case from Bell & Ross makes the BR 03-92 Military Type a very interesting consideration.
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Dimensions: 42mm diameter
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Materials: Matte-black ceramic
Caliber: BR-CAL.302
Strap: Black rubber strap and army-green canvas strap
A triumphant diver’s watch that originally debuted more than 60 years ago, the Superocean Héritage II B01 is an emphatic and prized part of Breitling’s vast collection.
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Dimensions: 44mm diameter; 15.50mm thickness
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph
Materials: Stainless-steel
Caliber: Breitling 01
Strap: Black rubber strap
The EXCALIBUR AVENTADOR S is a further exemplification of that Roger Dubuis' ode to forward-thinking, utilising super modern materials with extremely complicated mechanics to create a watch that is exemplary.
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Dimensions: 45mm diameter
Functions: Hours, minutes, deadbeat seconds
Materials: Black multilayer carbon
Caliber: 103SQ
Strap: Black DLC titanium strap and black rubber strap
The EXCALIBUR SPIDER PIRELLI is a further exemplification of that Roger Dubuis' ode to forward-thinking, utilising super modern materials with extremely complicated mechanics to create a watch that is truly exemplary.
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Dimensions: 45mm diameter; 14.50mm thickness
Functions: Hours and minutes
Materials: Black titanium
Caliber: 820SQ
Strap: Black rubber strap
Instantly recognisable as a Breitling, the Navitimer has become the manufacturer’s bread and butter. The NAVITIMER 8 B01 CHRONOGRAPH is a fresh take on a historic foundation with a youthful vibe combined with a serious agenda.
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Dimensions: 45mm diameter; 14.50mm thickness
Functions: Hours and minutes
Materials: Black titanium
Caliber: 820SQ
Strap: Black rubber strap
The TIMEWALKER UTC is a stealthy watch that looks and feels far dearer than it really is. Touches of red break up the darkened look, and with thanks to its blackened theme, wearability issues are virtually non-existent.
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Dimensions: 43mm diameter, 15.20mm thickness
Functions: Hours, minute, seconds, date, chronograph
Materials: Blackened stainless-steel
Caliber: MB 25.03
Strap: Black rubber strap
Featuring a beautiful patinated dial against a bronze case, this is a watch that brings together the nostalgia of watchmaking from yesteryear with plenty of individuality and from the progressive look of the bronze case.
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Dimensions: 43mm diameter, 12.85mm thickness
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph
Materials: Bronze
Caliber: El Primero 405 B
Strap: Rubber-lined brown nubuck strap
Undeniably nostalgia-drive, the TAG HEUER MONACO GULF EDITION is a motoring enthusiast-cross-watch-aficionado’s dream.
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Dimensions: 39mm diameter
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph
Materials: Stainless-steel
Caliber: TAG Heuer Calibre 11
Strap: Blue leather strap
A deep-diving ode to French underwater explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau, the IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN AQUATIMER EXPEDITION JACQUES-YVES COUSTEAU is simplistic, direct and purposeful.
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Dimensions: 42mm diameter, 14.20mm thickness
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Materials: Stainless-steel
Caliber: 30120
Strap: Black rubber strap
Reminiscent of Renault’s Formula 1 presence, the BELL & ROSS BR V2-94 R.S.18 RENAULT LIMITED EDITION CHRONOGRAPH combines motorsport aesthetics with functional watchmaking in a package that is super appealing.
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Dimensions: 41mm
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph
Materials: Stainless-steel
Caliber: BR-CAL.301
Strap: Black textured-leather strap
An icon of modern watchmaking, the IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN PORTUGIESER CHRONOGRAPH is truly an emblem of the typical contemporary chronograph.
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Dimensions: 40.90mm diameter, 12.30mm thickness
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph
Materials: Stainless-steel
Caliber: 79350
Strap: Navy alligator strap
A highly complex organism, the ZENITH DEFY EL PRIMERO 21 CHRONOGRAH truly defies the norms of modern watchmaking in a package that’s dynamic, mesmerising and extremely desirable.
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Dimensions: 44mm diameter, 14.50mm thickness
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph, power reserve
Materials: Brushed-titanium
Caliber: El Primero 9004
Strap: Brushed-titanium strap
Beautiful, warm and highly inviting, the MONTBLANC TIMEWALKER LIMITED EDITION CHRONOGRAH is a sublime combination of earthy colours and sound mechanics.
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Dimensions: 43mm diameter, 15.20mm thickness
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph
Materials: Stainless-steel, ceramic
Caliber: MB 25.10
Strap: Brown leather strap
The new BELL & ROSS BR V2-93 GMT represents supreme value, versatility and real-world functionality in a package that is very wallet-friendly.
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Dimensions: 41mm diameter
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, GMT
Materials: Stainless-steel
Caliber: BR-CAL.303
Strap: Stainless-steel bracelet
Representing the pinnacle of haute horlogerie and a member of horology’s holy trinity, the VACHERON CONSTANTIN TRADITIONNELLE TOURBILLON AUTOMATIC is the quintessential connoisseur’s timepiece.
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Dimensions: 41mm diameter, 10.40mm thickness
Functions: Hours, minutes, tourbillon
Materials: 18k pink-gold
Caliber: 2160
Strap: Brown alligator strap
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