The shiny look typically assoicated with luxury goods no longer dominates — instead matt finish materials are providing an interesting alternative.
Michael Young experimented with brightly coloured matt rubbers. The Reverse collection, created for the style-conscious jetsetter, combines two digital displays, allowing different time zone displays, and comes in four colours.
The understated finish is coolly [...]
First launched in 1974, TAG Heuer has reissued the ‘Silverstone’ after many requests.
The timepiece remains classic in its design — but its solitary ‘Heuer’ logo (the TAG preface was only added in 1985) and rounded square case will no doubt appease detail-crazed fans.
Never underestimate the power or watchful eye of a watch collector!
www.tagheuer.com
Not all designer watches are covered in gold and diamonds.
Mr Jones’ Cyclops watch is casual (to say the least) and its circle indicates only the hour, so you get a rough idea of where about in the day you are.
Who needs a watch to tell time nowadays anyway?
www.mrjoneswatches.com
This isn’t your daddy’s Rolex.
The chunky Daytimer watch, designed by Will Alsop, pops with the architect’s trademark colours and off-kilter angles.
Only comes in digital. Perfect for those of us who don’t feel like wasting any time telling it.
www.alessiwatches.com
