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

RELATED ARTICLES

INDULGE

Christiaan van der Klaauw is Reaching for the Stars

Christiaan van der Klaauw…

From Holland to the world – and beyond: Pim Koeslag’s vision for Christiaan van der Klaauw proves the sky is no limit.

INDULGE

Be Seduced by Richard Mille's RM 07-02 Sapphire Collection

Be Seduced by Richard…

Fall in love with the crystalline elegance of coloured sapphire in this Richard Mille collection.

INDULGE

Add Hints of Glamour With These Delicately Demure Timepieces

Add Hints of Glamour With…

Gem-set glamour doesn’t have to scream loudly. Elegance can be found in smaller packages that double down on artistry and style.

INDULGE

Slither Into this Selection of Year of the Snake Watches

Slither Into this Selection…

Watchmakers have served up a fresh batch of thematic watches to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Snake. Here are the seven standouts.