WATCHES & STYLE

5 classic watches that tell time in different strokes

Photography by Chino Sardea
Styling by Rachel Fong
by Katherine Arteche
11 Apr 2020

Even without Arabic numerals, the hours can be denoted in many forms – from a variety of scripts to simple indications, time is read the same way it has always been.

  • PATEK PHILIPPE
  • BREGUET
  • BLANCPAIN
  • CHOPARD
  • TISSOT

Patek Philippe

Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 5227G-010 in white gold with black lacquered dial
  • PATEK PHILIPPE
  • BREGUET
  • BLANCPAIN
  • CHOPARD
  • TISSOT

Breguet

Breguet Classique Extra-Plate 5157 with alligator leather strap
  • PATEK PHILIPPE
  • BREGUET
  • BLANCPAIN
  • CHOPARD
  • TISSOT

Blancpain

Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate in blue platinum with blue alligator leather strap
  • PATEK PHILIPPE
  • BREGUET
  • BLANCPAIN
  • CHOPARD
  • TISSOT

Chopard

Chopard L.U.C Heritage Grand Cru in 18k rose gold with brown alligator leather strap
  • PATEK PHILIPPE
  • BREGUET
  • BLANCPAIN
  • CHOPARD
  • TISSOT

Tissot

Tissot Carson Premium in stainless steel

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