Top 5 Picks – September 2024

1) The first one on my list is the King Seiko KSK 6L collection that came out in 3 vibrant colours, a maroon-red version, a blue one and finally, a light purplish one. Each of these differently-coloured models has a dial with a unique Japanese pattern that also exhibits a slight gradation (If you look closely at it!). The watches in this collection are powered by the slimline movement – Calibre 6L35 with a power reserve of 45 hours and sized at an interesting 38.6mm. The only complication that ripples the tapestry-styled dial is the date window at 3 o’clock. The watches are priced at $3,300 (Approximately AED 12,121). For more details on the pieces, check the Seiko website: https://www.seikowatches.com/us-en/products/kingseiko/special/ksk/

Pic Courtesy: Seiko Website

2) Audemars Piguet (AP) is well-known to experiment with different materials and was responsible for introducing forged carbon into watchmaking (2007). In 2024, they have gone a step ahead by adding colours to the forged carbon material, and releasing the AP Carbon Royal Concept that comes with a forged carbon having blue glow-in-the-dark fibres. 

Pic Courtesy: Audemars Piguet Website

This timepiece is powered by the Calibre 4407 and hosts a number of complications namely the split-seconds chronograph, GMT and a large date. The watch comes in a 43mm diameter, 17.5mm thickness case that houses an open-worked dial and is supplemented with 3 rubber straps. The watch is definitely for those that want a bit of luminescence in their nightlife. This piece is valued at $206,800 (Approximately AED 760,000). For more details, check AP’s website: https://www.audemarspiguet.com/com/en/watch-collection/royal-oak-concept/26650FO.OO.D353CA.01.html

3) There is something about an Ana-Digi watch that always piques my interest and knew the moment I saw the Omega Seamaster Regatta that it would be in my top 5 picks for September. Omega released this robust watch to celebrate the 37th America’s Cup and it comes with their new Quartz movement Calibre 5701. 

Pic Courtesy: Omega Website

This is an ultimate tool watch made from Grade 5 Titanium, has 300m water resistance, a moon phase indicator, chronograph, sailing logbook, accelerometer, 3 alarms, temperature gauge and the Regatta race function. This one is priced at $7,700 (Approximately AED 28,282). For more details, check Omega’s website: https://www.omegawatches.com/watch-omega-seamaster-regatta-chronograph-46-75-mm-21692467910001

4) Nothing gets more quirkier than this, the Desk Diver by Christopher Ward (CW) in collaboration with seconde/seconde (Also know as the Watch Remixer as per CW, but I agree 😉). The watch has a killer look with the black and yellow combo and this colour aesthetic adds to the overall fun aspect of the watch. The watch dial and bezel is designed using a pie-chart format that illustrates or rather divides your day up into things that matter in a 9-5 job (I am sure a lot of you agree with what’s on the watch 😊). This model comes as part of CW’s Aquitaine collection and hence resonates all the features of the collection – 41mm diameter, 200m water resistance, 12.45mm thickness and powered by the Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement. Priced between $1195 – $1295 (Approximately AED 4390 – AED 4760).

Pic Courtesy: Christopher Ward Website

5) The final one on the list is a brand that created this beast of a watch (or rather watches) with the Navy SEALs in mind, and this is the Panerai Navy SEALs Collection. The collection consists of 4 pieces ranging from 44mm – 47mm in diameter and ranges from 3-hand models to a GMT model as well as a chronograph one. A variety of materials have been used for this collection ranging from stainless steel, Panerai’s in-house Carbotech and Grade 5 Titanium. All models have a similar design code with differences coming from the complication and materials used to manufacture the watch. The watches have a camouflage aesthetic with a degrade black to anthracite dial and paired with sand-coloured super luminova applied indices. The striking feature is the small seconds counter at 9 o’clock that represents a target. All models come with an in-house movement that provides a 3-day power reserve combined with 300m water resistance and a uni-directional rotating bezel. Prices range from $10,200 – $34,200 (Approximately AED 38,400 – AED 128,600). For more details, check Panerai’s website: https://www.panerai.com/ae/en/focus/navy-seals-collection.html

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I also wanted to share my choice out of the top 5 or at least the one that I would buy. At first, I thought it might be the Desk Diver, but my mind kept going to the Regatta, so there it is…my ultimate choice from the Top 5 picks is the Omega Seamaster Regatta!

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