A classic timepiece is the ultimate marker of personal style, and this season’s most impressive watches are not just for telling time—they’re feats of engineering. From featuring solar power capabilities to record-setting thinness and deep-sea endurance, these watches are collectibles built to be worn.
1. TAG Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph, CDN $2,400
TAG Heuer revitalizes its Formula 1 line, first introduced in the 1980s, with a sleek solar-powered version. Thanks to its Calibre TH50-00 Solargraph movement, just one minute of light exposure energizes the watch for a full day.
2. OMEGA Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M, CDN $25,400
OMEGA’s Aqua Terra collection, a cornerstone of the Seamaster family since 2002, is now available in a petite 30 mm size designed for women. To achieve this feat, OMEGA invested four years in developing two new Master Chronometer movements—the brand’s smallest to date.
3. Tudor Pelagos Ultra, CDN $7,790
With a Master Chronometer certification from the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS), the Pelagos Ultra is specifically engineered for the requirements of deep-sea diving. Made with two grades of titanium, this timepiece offers an impressive 1,000 metres.
4. Rolex Land-Dweller 40, CDN $19,400
The new Oyster Perpetual Land-Dweller is stacked with innovation, boasting 32 patent applications and patents, including 18 that are exclusive to this model. It features an integrated bracelet and a new movement that beats at a high frequency of 5 Hz. It’s no wonder that Leonardo DiCaprio is a fan: he was spotted wearing the watch in July at Wimbledon.
5. BVLGARI Octo Finissimo Ultra Tourbillon, price available upon request
A star of this year’s Watches and Wonders trade show in Geneva, the record-setting Octo Finissimo Ultra Tourbillon features a skeleton movement and is just 1.85 mm thick, making it the world’s thinnest tourbillon watch. This model is limited to only 20 pieces worldwide.