HIS & HER WATCHES
Van Cleef & Arpels Planétarium
The dials of Van Cleef & Arpels Planétarium watches feature as many as six planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. Each is crafted of semiprecious stones, placed on its own rotating disc, and moves around the sun in real time. For him, at 44mm (from $231,000), and for her, with diamonds, at 38mm (from $253,000). vancleefarpels.com
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust
Coveted by generations, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust is instantly recognizable. For him, at 41mm in Oystersteel and white gold with a blue, fluted motif dial ($10,500), and at 36mm in Oystersteel and white gold with diamond markers for her ($10,950). rolex.com
Hublot Spirit of Big Bang
Drawing inspiration from its Big Bang timepieces, Hublot Spirit of Big Bang watches feature an iconic tonneau-shaped case with a curve to fit the wrist just right, whether the 42mm white ceramic for him ($26,200), or the 32mm steel white pavé for her, set with 96 diamonds ($22,000). Both pieces also feature a multilayer case construction and six identifiable, H-shaped screws on the bezel. hublot.com
Graff Diamond Settings
Since the 1960s, Graff has been known by the slogan “home to the most fabulous jewels in the world.” Staying true to its reputation, the company introduces two timepieces sure to be conversation starters. For him, the Star Grande Date at 45mm with 11.89 carats of diamonds set in white gold on an alligator strap (price upon request), and for her, the Star Classic at 30mm with a diamond dial and bezel in white gold with alligator strap (price upon request). graff.com
Audemars Piguet Self-Winding
Launched in 2019, the Code 11.59 line by Audemars Piguet is the house’s take on a classic round watch. Both self-winding pieces feature strong architectural design in pink gold with a vibrant purple dial. For him, a chronograph at 41mm ($48,200) features a black rubber strap, and for her, a new 38mm size ($33,200), released in October, is set on a strap of purple alligator. audemarspiguet.com
Patek Philippe Moon Phases
If you are looking for the epitome of chic, look no further than Patek Philippe’s Annual Calendar Moon Phases. For him, at 40mm in white gold with blue sunburst dial, three apertures along an arc display the day, date, and month, on a black alligator strap ($57,370). For her is a 38mm in white gold with a stunning blue shantung dial and self-winding movement on a bracelet ($51,450). patek.com
Girard-Perregaux Limited-Edition
In 2021, Girard-Perregaux and British car manufacturer Aston Martin paired up to create limited-edition, co-branded products. The latest, a Laureato Green Ceramic in 38mm for her ($25,000) and 42mm for him ($25,800), draws its green color from British racing heritage. The dial features a crosshatch design similar to the Aston Martin logo as well as the quilting of seats found in some of the brand’s vehicles. girard-perregaux.com
TAG Heuer Aquaracer
Whether looking for an adventure or to add a pop of color to your wrist, TAG Heuer covers the bases. The Aquaracer Professional 200 40mm in steel with a striped, red dial for him ($2,850) and Aquaracer Professional 200 Date 30mm in steel with a ruby-red mother-of-pearl dial and diamond markers for her ($3,400) each make a bold statement. tagheuer.com
Breitling Navitimer
From wrists on red carpets the world over to astronauts in outer space, it’s no question that the Breitling Navitimer has reached icon status. Introduced in 1952 by Willy Breitling as a watch that could perform all necessary flight calculations for pilots, the Navitimer has come a long way. Newly refined in 2022 for him is the B01 Chronograph at 41mm in stainless steel with a mint green dial on a seven-row bracelet ($9,600), and the Automatic 36mm released in September for her in stainless steel with a beaded bezel and a mint dial on a green alligator leather strap ($5,000). breitling.com
Breguet Classics
Known for crafting exquisite timepieces since 1775, Breguet introduces the Classique 5177 for him, 38mm in 18-karat rose gold, featuring a self-winding movement and date indication as well as a white-enamel dial ($45,500). For her, a design inspired by an early watch created for the Queen of Naples, sister to Bonaparte: The Reine de Naples is set in rose gold and features a mother-of-pearl dial. The crown, bezel, dial flange, and lug are all set with diamonds (price upon request). breguet.com
