There’s little point in pursuing a life of hedonism if you don’t have a cocktail in hand and the appropriate style to match. After all, being a sybarite is thirsty work. Thankfully, Ever After and Happiness Forgets in Shoreditch concocted the delicious – and very potent – libations to accompany the most gloriously ostentatious watches to wear as you quaff an Old Fashioned. Another round of drinks when you’re ready please, barkeep.
Vacheron Constantin Fiftysix Sepia / Hop Scotch Sour
Drink recipe: Chivas 12 scotch, lemon juice, sugar syrup, egg white. Topped with IPA.
Case/Dial: 40mm pink gold case with 30m (3 bar) water resistance
Movement: Calibre 1326, automatic, 48h power reserve
Strap: Brown calf-skin leather
Price: £19,100
Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Ref. 5270/1R / Champagne Cocktail
Drink recipe: Martel vsop cognac, angostura-soaked sugar cube, chatogne taillet NV champagne
Case/Dial: 41mm rose gold case with 30m (3 bar) water resistance
Movement: Calibre CH 29 535 PS Q hand wound movement, 55h power reserve
Strap: Rose gold
Price: £163,940
Gerald Charles Maestro 2.0 Premier / Negroni Verde
Drink recipe: Gin, dry vermouth, absinthe cucumber
Case/Dial: 39mm rose gold with 100m (10 bar) water resistance
Movement: Calibre GCA3002, automatic, 50h power reserve
Strap: Vulcanized rubber
Price: £26,800, limited to 25 pieces
Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series SPB170J1 / Gin Martini
Drink recipe: Plymouth Gin, dry Vermouth, white tea, kept in the freezer at -15°
Case/Dial: 39.3mm stainless steel case with 100m (10 bar) water resistance
Movement: Calibre 6R35, automatic, 70h power reserve
Strap: Horse skin
Price: £860
Gucci 25H Tourbillon / Orange Brandy Liqueur
Drink recipe: Pierre ferrand orange Curacao.
Case/Dial: 40mm platinum case with 30m (3 bar) water resistance
Movement: Gucci Swiss Made GG727.25.A, automatic, 60h power reserve
Strap: Platinum bracelet
Price: £154,000
Bell & Ross BR05 Skeleton Gold / Old Fashioned
Drink recipe: Eagle rare 10yr bourbon, sugar syrup, bitters
Case/Dial: 40mm rose gold case with 100m (10 bar) water resistance
Movement: BR-CAL.322 calibre, automatic, 38h power reserve
Strap: Rose gold
Price: £28,800
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Frosted Gold Double Balance Wheel Openworked / Albamarle Fizz
Drink recipe: Beefeater Gin, raspberries, lemon juice, sugar syrup, egg white. Topped with soda.
Case/Dial: 37mm frosted white gold case with 50m (5 bar) water resistance
Movement: Calibre 3132, automatic, 45h power reserve
Strap: White gold
Price: Price on request
Piaget Polo Skeleton / Espresso Martini
Drink recipe: Plantation pineapple rum, Orgeat (almond syrup), Mr black coffee liqueur, espresso
Case/Dial: 42mm rose gold case with 30m (3 bar) water resistance
Movement: Calibre 1200S1, automatic, 44h power reserve
Strap: Blue alligator
Price: £39,400