5 watches that will get you noticed

5 watches that will get you noticed

Words: Gentleman's Journal

We’re advocates of timeless dress here at The Gentleman’s Journal, meaning classic clothing should take precedence over trend-led, fashion pieces. This extends to your timepiece too, and we’d always recommend going for a simple dress watch over something louder and ostentatious. However, there are moments in life when one may want to stand out from the crowd and for those times a statement item can suffice. Here are 5 watches that will get you noticed.

RICHARD MILLE

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The Richard Mille RM 055 boasts a manual-winding caliber with extreme skeletonisation, a feat visible through the front and rear crystal. Featuring a number of innovations unique to Richard Mille, the caliber RMUL2 can withstand accelerations of over 500-Gs.

Richard Mille RM 055 Bubba Watson Boutique Edition, £POA from Richard Mille

LINDE WERDELIN

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Linde Werdelin are known for their eccentric watch designs, but their new SpidoSpeed model, with its extreme skeletonisation, takes things to another level. Every ounce of this timepiece, including the crowd guards and the bezel, has been stripped back and gutted, resulting in a dramatic looking, uber lightweight watch that’s bound to turn heads.

SpidoSpeed Titanium, CHF18,000 from Linde Werdelin

HARRY WINSTON

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This eccentric Harry Winston made from highly exclusive materials including a Zalium case, white gold rotor, and a sapphire crystal case back allowing the Cotes de Geneve circular graining to be on show.

Harry Winston Avenue Dual Time, £POA from Harry Winston

CARTIER

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This is the latest iteration of the iconic Crash watch, which debuted back in 1967. Its unusual case shape is said to have been inspired by a Baignoire Allongee timepiece that was recovered from a car accident. As macabre as that sounds, the Crash has become a horological symbol for the Swinging 60s and this re-worked skeletonised version only adds to the legacy.

Cartier Crash Skeleton, £57,500 from Cartier

AUDEMARS PIGUET

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Audemars Piguet are better known for their Royal Oak collection, yet their Millenary is perhaps more interesting. Blending the classic and contemporary, this minute repeater is a stunning work of art with its rose gold case and white enamel dial.

Audemars Piguet Millenary Minute Repeater, £POA from Audemars Piguet

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