Round-UpBaselworld 2019: Outstanding New Watches For Men

Breitling Navitimer Ref 806 1959 Re-edition

Among the core and special edition collections of Breitling, the brand announced this year that there will also be a ‘Re-edition’ category, which will, as the name suggests, include re-editions of older novel pieces. As one would expect, these branded watches for men are new versions of some of the most coveted timepieces that the brand has created in the past. Up first is this year’s Navitimer Re-edition of a 1959 model, in a limited series of 1,959 pieces. Presented in the same 41mm case size as its inspiration, this model features a vintage, unsigned Breitling winged logo, which was only used in Europe back in the day. The updates are the water resistance—now up to 30m—and the SuperLuminova coating on the indexes, which has been coloured to align with the ageing on the luminescent material seen in the 1959 edition. This chronograph watch is powered by the in-house B09 hand-winding calibre, developed specifically for historical re-editions and it’s chronometer-certified.

This year’s Navitimer Re-edition of a 1959 model comes in a limited series of 1,959 pieces, with a new movement, the Breitling B09

Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT

The Finissimo line from Bulgari—known for breaking record after baffling record in slimness of movements and watches—makes yet another fine impression this year. After breaking records for the thinnest tourbillon watch, minute repeater watch and so on, the Italian brand of Swiss-made watches have unveiled this year the latest Octo Finissimo—Chronograph GMT, which is the thinnest automatic chronograph watch ever made. At 6.9mm, the case is not just slim, it’s also very light to wear, owing to the titanium it is built from. Minimalistic style comes with maximum substance though. While the superior design of the structured Octo case drives its creation, the watch also includes a fantastic GMT function. The sub-dial at three shows the reference time on the 24-hour scale, while a push-piece on the case at nine o’clock can be used to adjust the main central time display as you move from one time zone to another. The BVL 318 calibre inside is astoundingly just 3.3mm thick and offers a significant 55-hour power reserve.

The Finissimo line from Bulgari breaks another record this year with the Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT

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After breaking records for the thinnest tourbillon watch, minute repeater watch and so on, this is the thinnest automatic chronograph watch ever made

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The BVL 318 calibre inside, with a self-winding mass that is peripherally mounted, is just 3.3mm thick and offers a 55-hour power reserve

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At 6.9mm, the case is not just slim, it’s also very light to wear owing to the titanium used for the case build

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Carl F. Bucherer Heritage BiCompax Annual

Let Carl F. Bucherer take you back to the good ol’ 50s with the launch of the Heritage BiCompax Annual. The watch has two variants—a steel model with a panda dial and a two-tone rose gold model with a champagne dial. It has a 41mm case that’s water resistant up to 30m, and is powered by the CFB 1972 calibre. The automatic movement boasts 42 hours of power reserve and 47 jewels. What really impresses is the number of functions the makers have managed to pack in this piece—a date, month and an annual calendar function, along with a chronograph—without over-complicating the design and visual presentation.

With an antiquated look that harks back to the 1950s, the Heritage Bicompax has a timeless and tasteful design

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The champagne dial showcases the date, month and annual calendar function along with a chronograph but still manages to look clean

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The panda dial of the stainless steel version looks elegant and sophisticated

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Frederique Constant Slimline Power Reserve

Simple, minimal and elegant, the Frederique Constant Slimline Power Reserve collection—the first ever power reserve done by the brand—exudes charm and sophistication. With a 40mm case size, these Frederique Constant watches are powered by the newest in-house FC-723 Manufacture automatic movement decorated with perlage and Côtes de Genève finishes, which can be seen through the clear caseback. The watches in this collection boast a power reserve of 50 hours and there is a retrograde power reserve indicator at 10 o’clock. A neat little circular date indicator is present at six o’clock. Available with white, dark grey, navy blue or silver dials that come paired with handsome alligator leather straps, these watches are the definition of restrained refinement.

If minimalism and simplicity is more your speed, then the Frederique Constant Slimline Power Reserve would make a lovely addition to your timepiece collection

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Powered by the newest in-house FC-723 Manufacture automatic movement, the watch boasts a power reserve of 50 hours, which is indicated at the 10 o'clock position

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The circular date indicator at 6 o'clock adds a touch of class to these refined timepieces

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Graham Swordfish

After over six years, the disruptive Swordfish glides back into Graham’s offering. The brand’s CEO Eric Loth informs that it had been discontinued around 2011 due to excessive counterfeiting, which is today a little more under control. The chronograph with the signature external bezels for even the sub-dials returns in an imposing bronze version, in addition to steel variants. Bronze seemed like the perfect new alloy for the Swordfish collection to make a comeback in, as it truly enhances its industrial look, and the steampunk vibe. The bold design is not everyone’s cup of tea, but those who like their loud statement accessories will really enjoy this watch.

Hublot Classic Fusion Ferrari GT

This year, Hublot is all about their partnership with Ferrari and Scureria Ferrari, the Italian luxury automotive company’s racing team. Among new versions of the Big Bang Ferrari is the biggest highlight of the year—the Classic Fusion Ferrari GT series. This new line includes three watches—in titanium, Hublot’s very own alloy, King Gold, and carbon 3D. While there are strong elements that are instantly identifiable as Hublot signatures, the look of these watches is quite different from the brand’s usual offering. The raised dial and bezel, constructed with perfection, give the watch an architecturally superior feel, while colours and contours are inspired by various aspects of Ferrari cars, including the prancing horse Ferrari emblem. These open-worked watches come equipped with an Hublot Unico chronograph movement, offering a 72-hour power reserve.

This year in celebration of their partnership with Ferrari, Hublot has launched the Classic Fusion Ferrari GT watches in three versions

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The new Ferrari GT watch comes in n titanium, carbon 3D, and in Hublot’s very own alloy, King Gold, seen here

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The raised dial and bezel give the watch an architecturally superior feel, while the colours and contours are inspired by various aspects of Ferrari cars

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Junghans Max Bill Automatic 100 Years Bauhaus

Probably the most influential modernist school of art, Germany’s Bauhaus school had the greatest impact on its home nation itself. German brands, such as Junghans in particular, draw heavily from the basic Bauhaus principle of ‘form following function’—a philosophy that informs their design outlook tremendously. To mark the 100-year anniversary of the school that was shut down in 1933, Junghans has launched special edition watches, including this piece from the Max Bill collection. As an ode to Bauhaus, the caseback of the watch features an interpretation of the iconic Bauhaus building in Dessau, Germany, with the see-through windows revealing the automatic movement inside the watch, and including the signature red door of the building. This red door is even the inspiration for the red date display. The rest of this 38mm steel watch—with a matte anthracite PVD treatment—is as minimally gorgeous as Bauhaus inspiration demands.

The Junghans Max Bill, marking the 100-year anniversary of the Bauhaus school of art, has a date window in red, inspired by the red door on the Bauhaus building

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The caseback features the Bauhaus building in Dessau, Germany, with the see-through windows revealing the automatic movement inside the watch

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MeisterSinger Vintago

Carrying on the tradition of manufacturing unique single-hand watches, Baselworld 2019 had MeisterSinger unveil the brand new vintage-inspired Vintago collection, sized at 38mm. Powered by the Sellita 200-1 movement, which beats at a frequency of 28,800vph, and visible through an exhibition caseback, the watches have a power reserve of 38 hours and a water resistance of 50m. The dial has a clean look that harks back to the simple design that is typical of the 1960s. It also features a date window at three o’clock. Available in four versions—opaline white, ivory, blue and back—these minimalist watches are fashioned with complementing calfskin leather straps.

The 38mm vintage-inspired MeisterSinger Vintago is a minimalist's dream

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The watch is powered by the Sellita 200-1 movement, beating at a frequency of 28,800vph, which is visible through the exhibition caseback

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Harking back to the 1960s, the simple design of these watches wins admirers

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Fashioned with complementing calfskin leather straps, these single-hand watches would make a fine addition to anyone's collection

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Nomos Tangente Sport Neomatik 42 Date

There are a couple of high points in the new 42mm Tangente Sport presented by German watchmaker Nomos Glashütte. The biggest one is, of course, the new Nomos Sport bracelet, which is a complete game-changer for the brand. Handcrafted from 145 individual parts, it features an elegant deployant clasp that exudes a highly distinctive look. Tailor-made for these very robust and sporty neomatik models, the bracelet lends more weight on the wrist. The Tangente Sport has been introduced in two dial variations: classic white with silver plating, and marine black. Water resistant up to 1,000ft, these are fitted with the in-house automatic Neomatik date calibre, DUW 6101. As the brand avers, these new offerings represent modern Glashütte watchmaking at its best.

The Tangente Sport has been introduced in two dial variations: classic white silver-plated and marine black

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The new Nomos sport bracelet, which has been tailor-made for these very robust and sporty neomatik models is a complete gamechanger for the brand

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Oris Aquis Great Barrier Reef III

An ode to the threatened Great Barrier Reef that is home to 1,500 species of fish and over 400 types of coral, this watch is an example of the brand’s effort towards ocean awareness and conservation. The mantra of preserving the ocean and the lives it plays host to have become a recurring theme for the company with the launch of the third iteration of the Oris Great Barrier Reef. The watch has a robust 43.5mm stainless steel case which houses the Oris 735 calibre. Beating at 4Hz, it boasts a 38-hour power reserve. The new aqua blue theme along with the circular date window turns this piece into quite the looker.

Based on the 43.5mm stainless steel Aquis, this Great Barrier Reef III gets a new aqua blue theme on both, the dial and the bezel

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The caseback is made of solid steel and features intricate engravings on them

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To improve the conditions of the dying corals, Oris has partnered up with the Reef Restoration Foundation

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This diver watch can resist water up to 300 metres

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Seiko 1969 Quartz Astron 50th Anniversary Limited Edition

The original Astron was a big deal; not just for Seiko, but for the world. It basically started the era of the quartz wristwatch industry as we know it. And to commemorate its 50th anniversary, the brand has released a fitting tribute: the 1969 Quartz Astron 50th Anniversary Limited Edition. This watch has a very limited run of 1,500 pieces, and the caseback carries the 50th anniversary logo, along with an individual serial number, so as to showcase its exclusivity. The Astron uses a unique GPS solar movement that accurately keeps time to the second, with the help of satellites.

This limited edition version is all black, with a Zirconia ceramic bezel. There are fifty facets on the bezel commemorate the anniversary of the Quartz Astron

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The Seiko Astron GPS takes the art of electronic watchmaking to another level

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This watch has a very limited run of 1,500 pieces

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TAG Heuer Autavia Isograph

Autavia has been a name that evokes a true sense of pride for TAG Heuer. Its origin goes back to Heuer’s early chronographs that could be used in automobiles and in aircraft. ‘Autavia’ is, in fact, a portmanteau of ‘auto’ and ‘aviation’. In recent years, Autavia watches have only been produced under the vintage Heuer name—mostly re-editions of historical pieces. This year though, the Autavia becomes a contemporary collection, and released under the TAG Heuer brand name are the new Autavia Isograph watches. The biggest highlight of these watches is the Isograph hairspring—made from carbon—the brand’s ground-breaking innovation that was introduced earlier this year. This hairspring is weightless and completely insensitive to magnetic fields, enhancing the accuracy of the chronometer-certified automatic calibre that beats inside the 42mm bronze cases. The Autavia Isograph is also available in steel versions.

This year, Autavia becomes a contemporary collection with the Autavia Isograph watches, under the TAG Heuer brand, seen here in bronze

The biggest highlight of these watches is the Isograph hairspring—made from carbon—the brand’s ground-breaking innovation that introduced earlier this year

Zenith Defy Inventor

First witnessed in the Zenith Defy Lab in September 2017, the newly unveiled Defy Inventor boasts a disruptive technology in the form of a revolutionary monolithic oscillator made of silicon. Promising a high frequency of 1,29,600vph (18Hz), this is considered as a replacement of the traditional spring balance mechanism. Sheathed in a 44mm titanium case and a bezel constructed out of Aeronith—the world’s lightest aluminium composite material. Offering an exquisite view of the movement is the blue open-worked dial, which is reminiscent of a well-oiled machine. The black rubber strap with a blue alligator leather coating completes the industrious and futuristic look of this architectural masterpiece.

The newly unveiled Defy Inventor boasts a disruptive technology in the form of a revolutionary monolithic oscillator made of silicon. Promising a high frequency of 129,600 vph (18Hz)

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