THE OFFICIAL WATCH BUYER'S GUIDE - Elite Traveler

the watch world’s latest and greatest
UpdaTEd By JEnnIfEr SEmBlEr, aSSocIaTE EdITor
Whether you consider yourself a watch collector, trendsetter or simply a stylish individual who is never fully dressed
without a statement-maker adorning you wrist, designers introduced an abundance of new timepieces worthy of your
attention.
our exhaustive annual guide to the best new watches of the year provides a brand-by-brand overview of individual
winners. But taken together, the profiles show the key design trends of the season too.
complicated complications
from jumping hours to patented moon phases to split-second
chronographs, some of the most elaborate complications to date were
on display this year, truly showcasing the technical prowess of today’s
master watchmakers.
in-house innovations
a trend toward becoming fully-integrated manufactures resulted in
many brands unveiling new in-house movements, most groundbreaking
achievements that took years of research and development. and equally
cutting-edge are the models that house the newest calibers.
updated icons
Who says you can’t improve a classic? not the brands who undertook the
task of redesigning some of their iconic models. While the original will
always hold a special place in the collection, so is there space for a fresh
update.
sports enthusiasts
The perfect accoutrement to any type of adventure, timepieces designed
to withstand the elements—whether shock or submersion—were
introduced in ample supply.
whitewashed
as go-with-everything as black and brown, a crop of white watches
appeared this year, making them the new go-to neutral.
movements on display
often a watch’s intricacies are hidden away, invisible to the wearer’s eye,
but this year numerous watchmakers chose to reveal the heart of the
timepiece, and hence their horological mastery, beneath a skeletonized
dial.
doses of diamonds
diamonds, whether dressing up the cases, dials, buckles, straps or,
in some cases, the entire watch, added luxe appeal to a number of
timepieces.
and if your preference is to steer clear of trends altogether, this may
also be your watch-buying moment. limited edition and one-of-a-kind
designs have never shown more brightly.