Charlie Paris Concordia, €745 (approx. £640)
Charlie Paris’ Concordia is a stylish and accessible diver that oozes 1960s retro diving watch charm. Specifically, the highly legible display with oversize round hour markers is inspired by the types of watches developed around the French Riviera in the 60s and associated with figures like the French explorer, Jacques Cousteau. Which makes sense for a modern French watchmaker like Charlie Paris. Inside, it houses the Soprod calibre P024
Available at Charlie Paris.
Glen Ogal Astronomer, £495
Glen Ogal is a Scottish lifestyle brand that produce a wide range of products from clothing to jewellery and watches. Their latest men’s watch is the Astronomer, currently available in either blue or black with four more variations set for release in 2023. It has a 44mm diameter stainless steel case with a dial depicting the night sky illuminated by luminescent stars. It also features a crescent moon-shaped pointer date powered by an automatic movement
Available at Glen Ogal.
Jurmo Sisu Sky Blue, €2,180 (approx. £1,890)
Named after the Finnish concept of willpower and perseverance, the Sisu is a mechanical skeleton watch launched by Finnish watchmaker Jurmo last year. They pride themselves on their in-house composite technology, which allows the creation of unique surface treatments and coloured finishes on watch movements. A prime example of this is the Sisu Sky Blue’s stunning turquoise skeleton display – an industry first movement of this colour. The movement featured is the manual calibre ETA 6497 with 48-hour power reserve.
Available at Jurmo Watches.
Hesili Original Series One Velvet Green, $595 (approx. £490)
Hesili is an American watchmaker that aims to capture the romantic vision of vintage New York. They achieved that with the launch of The Original Series One last year. It’s a charmingly retro piece, with a railway track minute scale and distinctive typography that evokes the golden era of New York. It has a 40mm stainless steel case and a gorgeous velvet green dial, offset with brass accents and houses the Swiss STP 1-11 automatic movement.
Available at Hesili.
Millar Watches Scuba Dive Watch, £499
Millar Watches’ Scuba Dive Watch is inspired by the classic retro divers that have become symbols of horological greatness. It has a 42mm diameter stainless steel case with 300m water resistance and a black ceramic bezel. The use of high tech ceramic at this level of accessibility is very impressive. Housed inside is the Sellita SW200 automatic movement with 38-hour power reserve, an industry staple used by brands of all sizes.
Available at Millar Watches.
