Originally designed with aviation and military performance in mind, Bell & Ross Matte Black ceramic cases are reminiscent of aeronautical control panels. Perfectly utilitarian but stylish for both him in 42mm ($3,700) and her in 38mm ($2,400). bellross.com

The stunningly simple gray dial, obtained through galvanic treatment, elevates the already classic L.U.Chopard XPS style in two new interpretations, both in 40mm, one with expertly set diamonds ($33,200) and the other without ($17,300). chopard.com

Since its inception in 1956, the Rolex Day Date has been known as the president’s watch, thanks to the long list of visionaries who have worn the style over the years. The days of the week are available in a choice of 26 languages and multiple combinations of metal and dials are available. Enduring favorites are the 36mm with diamonds ($36,150) and 40mm without ($36,550). rolex.com

Jaquet Droz Petite Heure Minute Paillonnée for her ($44,600) and Grande Seconde Paillonnée for him ($42,000) elegantly bring the Fleur de Lys and Fleur de Vie symbols to life using the ancient decorative technique of paillonné enameling. The resulting timepieces are works of modern art, and limited to eight pieces each. jaquet-droz.com

Recognized as being the first to pair unlikely materials such as rubber and gold together, the Hublot Big Bang continues to impress. The 42mm features a Unico 2 movement ($36,700) and the 38mm’s bezel is beautifully accentuated with diamonds ($23,100). Both include satin-finished cases and structured rubber straps. hublot.com

Taking its name from the founder’s native village, the Blancpain Villeret collection maintains a timelessly elegant style. The Quantième Complet pieces are designed in 38mm with complete calendar and moon phases, one on an alligator leather strap ($22,200) and the other on a red-gold bracelet with diamond bezel ($45,000). blancpain.com

TAG Heuer Aquaracer is an expertly engineered diving watch that is just as easily paired with a wet suit as with a suit or dress. Features a unique 12-facet unidirectional bezel and six studs on the case for easy handling underwater. For him, 41mm ($3,100) and for her, 27mm ($2,400). tagheuer.com

Drawing from more than 160 years of history, the Montblanc Star Legacy Moonphase at 42mm, for him ($4,400), brings design details from the company’s earliest pocket watches. For her, the Bohème Day & Night comes in a delightfully petite 34mm stainless-steel case with guilloche dial and diamond indexes ($3,660). montblanc.com

The Tiffany & Co. 1837 Makers watch collection pays tribute to the brand’s timeless aesthetic with a classic square shape accentuated by a modern bracelet constructed of interlocking T’s. For him, 27mm ($3,500), and for her, 22mm with diamonds ($5,800). tiffany.com

The Frederique Constant Classic Moonphase Manufacture, 42mm, features a 38-hour power reserve ($2,595), while the Slimline Ladies Moonphase, 30mm, combines a mother-of-pearl dial with hand-applied diamonds to the indexes and bezel ($2,895). The company uses cutting-edge software to assist in the design and development process, allowing them to deliver such accessible timepieces. frederiqueconstant.com