The revival and modernisation of antique watchmaking styles has become increasingly popular, says James Malcolmson in The Robb Report. And although there are many examples of this trend, the "best of the best" is the new Maestoso (in three models, see the website for reference numbers) from specialistsChristophe Claret.Beneath the cleanlines is a historically inspired mechanism.
From $166,000 (£106,300), christopheclaret.com.
The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600m Co-Axial is a well-crafted divers' watch, says Alexander Krupp in Watch Time magazine. It stood up well to testing under 11 ft of water and contains Omega's own automatic Caliber 8500 mechanism, which "deserves kudos for its distinctive embellishments and modern construction".
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From about £3,000, omegawatches.com.
Jaeger-LeCoultre's Master Ultra Thin Moon 39 watch is an "bercool timepiece", says Tom Stubbs in the FT's How To Spend It."I'm a sucker for underplayed style," and this "fits thebill perfectly." The "inky darkness" of the watch's face sets off the moon phase and dateindicators beautifully.
£6,600,jaeger-lecoultre.com.
The Patek Philippe5270 Grand Complication Perpetual Calendar Chronograph(reference: 5270R-001) in rose gold is abeautiful newaddition to Patek's range, saysAriel Adams onablogtowatch.com. It's a "well-sized, classic-looking watch with a stunningly refined dial" that epitomises the Patek Philippe brand.
£105,000, patek.com.
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Laptimer (reference: 26221FT.OO.D002CA.01) will beavailable in a limited edition of 221, the number of Formula 1 Grand Prix races in which Michael Schumachercompeted, says David Bredan on ablogtowatch.com. As the name suggests, the watch employs a highly complicated movement that can record aseries of consecutive lap times, and is set in forged carbon and titanium.
$229,500 (£147,000),audemarspiguet.com.
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